The partnership of British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club is now live. Privilege Club is officially using Avios. At this early stage, perhaps the most appealing function for most… Continue Reading
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How the delay to IHG’s new loyalty programme might work to your advantage….
IHG Rewards clearly isn’t ready to launch the “new” IHG Rewards, which may or may not include an improvement in elite benefits. The changeover is not going to happen this March as planned… Continue Reading
New Airline Status Match Opportunity – But Should You Bother?
The latest iteration of Italy’s national airline – ITA Airways – has been operating since the fall of 2021. Last year, ITA Volare offered a simple and easy status match; and the offer… Continue Reading
Hilton Honors Points Are On Sale Again – Good Deal?
Hilton Honors is known for its frequent discounting of points. So frequent that “regular price” rarely seems to apply. The last promotion ended on March 11, 2022 and the next promotion starts… Continue Reading
What are the best hotel bonus point promotions running right now?
Here is InsideFlyer’s take on the main hotel chain-wide promotions currently available. Hilton Honors Hilton’s first promotion of 2022 started on January 1st and runs throughout March. Members… Continue Reading
Iberia is Selling Gift Cards at a Discount Again
If you feel confident that you will book a paid flight on Iberia Airlines before March 2023, then this Iberia gift card promotion should interest you. Between now and 21 March, 2022, you can receive a… Continue Reading
Amenity Creep? Why Hotel Owners Should be Careful What They Wish For
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit took place last month in Los Angeles. One of the issues discussed was “amenity creep”. As one speaker put it “We have to ask ourselves not just… Continue Reading
Why Hilton’s No-Notice Devaluation is a Strategic Mistake
Hilton Honors has made yet another “no notice” devaluation. Although the breadth of the devaluation is hard to determine – one of the main reasons for “dynamic pricing” –… Continue Reading
If You Have Miles With American AAdvantage You Should Check Your Account Now…
Considering that Delta, United and Southwest have all eliminated the expiration of miles, it is certainly odd that American Airlines AAdvantage has decided to improve their policy, but only by 6 months!… Continue Reading
Never Heard of DiamondRock Hospitality? Why Marriott Elites Should Know the Name
During the pandemic, many hotels – usually in the United States or nearby – have taken advantage of the situation to reduce the benefits provided to hotel guests… all in the name of… Continue Reading