Author Archives for "Craig Sowerby".
In the end, Marriott had no choice. Hilton jumped first, the Radisson and Hyatt did the same. With most of their major competitors extending elite status by a year, Marriott Bonvoy finally did the same… Continue Reading
Hilton jumped first, by extending status by a year for everybody, even those who failed to re-qualify during 2019. Unsurprisingly (for me at least), Hyatt has done pretty much the same thing… Elite… Continue Reading
Whenever one is making travel plans, a few factors are usually considered. Price is certainly a major factor. Elite status – both perks and re-qualification – is definitely something to consider… Continue Reading
Whilst other airlines are extending elite status for their most loyal members, British Airways appears to be keen to drive them away. That’s the only conclusion I can draw from today’s announcement… Continue Reading
When I wrote about hotel chain elite status a few days ago, I mentioned that many major chains were taking a “wait and see” approach to the extension of elite status. With nearly all travel… Continue Reading
The coronavirus crisis is unprecedented. Perhaps that word is thrown around too much, but it boggles the mind to consider that terrorists deliberately crashing 4 planes on 9/11 ultimately had a much lower… Continue Reading
It might seem irrelevant at this stage, with travel grinding to a halt, but Hilton Honors has decided to extend its “Points Unlimited” promotion until 31 May, 2020. The promotion is pretty… Continue Reading
The European Commission has released guidance to how passengers rights ought to be protected, even during this extraordinary health crisis. Since I couldn’t possibly say it better myself, here’s… Continue Reading
I realise that £1 isn’t a big deal, but since you shouldn’t be popping down to the shops and are instead ordering as much as possible online… you might as well take advantage. All you… Continue Reading
You might hate British Airways so much that you hope that it collapses during this crisis. A decade of service cuts in the name of shareholder profits might lead you to feel a bit of schadenfreude. Or… Continue Reading
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