A good measure of the quality of an airline or hotel chain ISN’T when everything goes right – although that certainly helps – it is how that company responds when things go wrong. For… Continue Reading
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Double Virgin Flying Club Miles on your Christmas Shopping
In what I’m sure will be the first of many similar promotions from other companies in the run up to the festive season, Virgin Atlantic’s ‘Shops Away’ shopping portal will be offering… Continue Reading
A Case Study in How a Status Match Impacts on Loyalty (Part Two)
A few days ago, I started explaining how a status match led me, over the period of a few years, to completely switch my loyalty away from British Airways Executive Club. You can read that post by clicking… Continue Reading
“Dynamic Pricing” is Coming to Avios. Should We Be Worried?
Only the most obsessed miles and points collector or blogger can be bothered to sit through investor presentations from the major airlines and hotel chains. But luckily some do (not me though), and tidbits… Continue Reading
Avios Partner Meridiana to Become ‘Air Italy’
You may remember hearing about Italy’s second largest carrier, Meridiana, a few years ago when it adopted Avios as its loyalty currency. Following investment from Qatar Airways (who now own 49%),… Continue Reading
United MileagePlus Sweetspots Part 2: Intermediate Level ‘Excursionist’ Tips
In Part 1 I covered the basics of how the United MileagePlus ‘Excursionist’ perk works (I’d recommend having a quick read through that first if you haven’t already) and now it’s… Continue Reading
Free evening cocktails and drinks for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond Members!
For Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond guests staying at (some) Hilton Hotels, there’s great news! Free cocktails, along with wine and beer, at Hilton Honors Hour! As the sign says, Cocktails on the… Continue Reading
Been Refused Flight Delay / Cancellation Compensation? Join the Club…
Hopefully, as an InsideFlyer reader, you’re aware of your right to compensation in case of problems with your flight. Regulation No 261/2004 states that passengers of flights that are overbooked,… Continue Reading
How to get a VERY EASY 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards Points
Anyone serious about the UK miles and points game should possess the Amex Gold charge card, if at all possible. We’ve described its benefits on numerous occasions, and even consider it to be one… Continue Reading
Eurostar group booking discounts – Paris or Brussels for £25!
Eurostar have clearly decided that the best Office Christmas Party this year is one in Paris, Lille or Brussels, so are offering some group booking discounts to help that happen! Well, Christmas Parties,… Continue Reading