One of the most tangible benefits of having top-tier Spire status with IHG Rewards is the annual ‘Choice Benefit’ “Upon qualification for Spire Elite, Members may choose to either receive… Continue Reading

I posted yesterday on how shopping or cashback portals can offer some really good added value on online spends. In doing so, I featured the BA eStore (Avios-earning) and Topcashback (cash-earning). However,… Continue Reading

Shopping portals and cashback sites have become enormously popular over the last few years. They offer a range of options and value depending on the scheme. The key point is that these portals will send… Continue Reading

Marriott Bonvoy Platinum status is probably one of the most useful types of hotel status. It combines excellent benefits with a huge range of hotels all over the world to choose from. In addition to free… Continue Reading

You might have encountered ‘resort fees’ before when you think you’ve booked a free stay using hotel points, but I doubt you’ve ever been asked to pay cash by a hotel in order… Continue Reading

Having initially criticised the Mail/Nectar partnership, we entirely put aside all principles when Nectar then partnered with Avios. Suddenly, the Nectar scheme became infinitely more interesting and… Continue Reading

The partnership between Avios and Nectar has caused some wider ripples in the points/miles world. One interesting indirect impact has been on Amex Membership Rewards transfer partners. As a quick recap: 250… Continue Reading

I recently wrote about how it is impossible to transfer Avios to Nectar Points online. When you try to do so, you’ll have the following message pop up: As you can see from the above, it’s actually… Continue Reading

A final reminder that we currently have a fantastic giveaway of AwardWallet upgrade codes, as follows: New users of AwardWallet who sign up with the coupon code insideflyer will get a free 6 month upgrade… Continue Reading

Since its launch, we have shown substantial enthusiasm for the tie-up between Nectar and Avios. It’s given us a great way to (effectively) collect frequent flyer points on our shopping and, perhaps… Continue Reading