Author Archives for "Craig Sowerby".
If you have ever thought of visiting China, you might have been put off by the visa application process. I am definitely not a fan of applying in advance for a tourist visa of any kind; I know that many… Continue Reading
At InsideFlyer UK, we write a lot about versatile reward currencies such as American Express Membership Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest. But to take advantage of such flexibility, you need to be… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever connected to a corporate network from your home or hotel, you might be familiar with VPN technology without even noticing. If you’ve ever visited China and wondered how you were still able… Continue Reading
The new Hilton Honors is now live, give or take a few IT issues and some new “perks” that haven’t quite been implemented. But the most important change has been implemented – the… Continue Reading
Starwood Preferred Guest has returned with its offer to sell you Starpoints at a discount. For many years, the maximum discount was 25% but, after the merger with Marriott, the maximum discount has varied… Continue Reading
E-Rewards is often maligned as a good idea in principle – after all, it offers free miles or hotel points in exchange for filling in surveys – but one that eventually ends up frustrating a lot of people… Continue Reading
If you manage accounts with several different frequent flyer programmes, you might have miles in a several different places, but elite status with only one or two of those airlines. For example, I enjoy… Continue Reading
According to IAG, there are approximately seven million people in the world who actively collect Avios. Many of these members will be based in the United Kingdom, although British Airways Executive Club… Continue Reading
I admit that this “miles and points” hobby can get complicated. Each airline and hotel chain has its own system for awarding miles and points, as well as for providing rewards in the form… Continue Reading
At some point last year, British Airways simplified its short-haul fare structure. Although the standard fare codes (i.e. Y, O, V, K, H etc.) still operate behind the scenes, BA changed the way that these… Continue Reading
