It is always nice to receive a gift when you arrive at your hotel. Kimpton hotels, which are affiliated with IHG, frequently issue a Secret Password, which gets you a bonus perk if you say it when checking… Continue Reading
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Which Hotel Chain Promotions are Available in June 2021?
In the latest instalment of our monthly rundown of hotel chain promotions, these are the main chain-wide promos available in June 2021. Hilton Honors Hilton’s current promotion runs until September… Continue Reading
Hilton Be My Guest Certificates Have (Probably?) Been Extended To 31st December 2021
Hilton Be My Guest Certificates are sometimes issued as compensation when a guest has encountered significant problems during a stay. They are physical paper certificates that can be used to get a free… Continue Reading
Earn Avios / Nectar Points For Eating Your Greens (And Oranges.. And Yellows… And Reds… Etc)!
Nectar and Sainsbury’s have been sending out emails trailing a promotion starting on 1st June, where shoppers can earn bonus Nectar Points (and therefore Avios…) just for buying fruit and… Continue Reading
When Should I Pay Cash or Redeem Points with Marriott Bonvoy?
Marriott Bonvoy is perhaps the hotel chain where the decision to use points or pay cash is hardest. Having previously looked at Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt, today I’ll look at Marriott Bonvoy… Continue Reading
An Unpopular(?) Take On Marriott Bonvoy’s Latest Change – What Do You Think?
Marriott has long offered its members something called “Points Advance”. Even though you might not have sufficient points in your account, Marriott will allow you to confirm your award booking… Continue Reading
If Only Every Airline Did What British Airways Has Just Announced…
British Airways Executive Club has announced a genuine improvement to its loyalty programme. Although it already guarantees a small number of award seats will be available on EVERY flight, British Airways… Continue Reading
How To Make The Most Of Marriott’s Generous Best Rate Guarantee Policy
Marriott Bonvoy is widely considered to have the most consumer-friendly Best Rate Guarantee policy, which is why many travel hackers such as yours truly put substantial effort into finding BRG opportunities… Continue Reading
Various Bonus Nectar/Avios Points Options – Open To All
As you hopefully all know by now, earning Nectar points means you’re earning Avios (and vice versa), with one Nectar point worth 0.625 Avios, and one Avios worth 1.6 Nectar points. As a result,… Continue Reading
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Takes Over Chairmanship Of The Oneworld Alliance
Last week, the board of directors of the global aviation alliance oneworld appointed Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, as its chairman for the next two years. Akbar Al Baker takes over… Continue Reading
