Many of these credit cards are offered through a credit card issuer partnership with
an associated airline or hotel.
Not exact matches
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating
or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers
or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs
associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security
or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and /
or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames
or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets
or globally; our inability to recruit
or retain qualified personnel
or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide
hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of,
or major changes
or reduction in, commercial
airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending
or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Rewards earned and deposited into your frequent flyer
or hotel loyalty account typically remain available even if you close the card
associated with the
airline or hotel brand.
Co-branded cards are
associated with one
hotel or airline chain.
Generally speaking, you're probably going to choose a card based on the rewards program,
airline or hotel it's
associated with, and /
or because of its earning potential.
Problems with redeeming often come from the loyalty program the card is
associated with — say, a
hotel chain
or airline.
These are cards
associated with an
airline or hotel loyalty program and they will only earn you points that you can use on those programs (and their partners).
That's true if it's a part of a general rewards program, like Chase Ultimate Rewards
or Citi ThankYou,
or associated with a specific
airline or hotel loyalty program, such as Hilton Honors
or Delta SkyMiles.
This personal information may include: your name and contact information, including physical address, email address and telephone number; information related to your reservation, stay
or visit to a property; participation in a membership
or loyalty program; purchase of products
or services; personal characteristics, including date of birth, gender and nationality; passport number and date and place of issue; travel history; payment information; guest preferences; marketing preferences; dates of stay; preferred communication methods; business name, title and address; method of payment; credit card details, including the three
or four digit CVV code; amount of charges for stays at properties; products and services received; reviews and opinions about our properties (if they are identified
or associated with you); frequent flyer
or travel partner program affiliation and member number;
hotel and
airline packages booked; groups with which you are
associated for stays at
hotels; information needed to provide products
or services
or administer the Loyalty Program, including transaction and correspondence details; information provided on membership and account applications; information maintained in individual customer profiles; and other types of information that you choose to provide to us.
This card can not be
associated with just one particular
airline or hotel, but must allow you to use your travel rewards with any
airline,
hotel or other travel expense that comes up.
Those who want a card that is
associated with a specific
hotel or airline vs. a general rewards card
Though it is essentially the duty of the
airline to get you to your destination and cover food,
hotel and other costs
associated with delays
or cancellations, the insurance company reimburses you for the expenses incurred if the
airline doesn't do so.