The latest Hilton 100% bonus on points purchases expired on 8 March. This is one of the few points “purchase” promotions that I consider, and I ended up topping up my account quite substantially… Continue Reading
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Have You Benefited From BA’s Latest Elite Status Extension?
British Airways Executive Club has made an announcement that will annoy just as many members as it pleases. BA has decided to add 12 months to the status of members, but only those whose Tier Point collection… Continue Reading
How I Made A Profit Booking A Hilton Day Room
Craig recently flagged that a very solid Hilton promotion is set to finish at the end of this month – the deal is 10,000 bonus Honors points for your first time booking a day room (or “WorkSpaces… Continue Reading
Hotel ‘Travel Hacks’ That Can (And Do) Go Wrong…
Many readers do not have the time or the inclination to study the fine print of hotel chain loyalty programmes. But you probably DO have some interest in qualifying for elite status, or at least earning… Continue Reading
How A Single Person Can Earn 233,000+ Avios (Or £1,865+) From Just 4 Credit Cards…
Last week I wrote an article which explained the best order to apply for American Express cards, if you want to earn the most points/miles/Avios possible from welcome bonuses. I concentrated purely on… Continue Reading
Boost Your Nectar Point And Avios Value At Sky Store
Nectar is now a key parallel loyalty currency for Avios collectors. However, those new to Nectar will soon become aware of the almost universal valuation of Nectar points, when redeemed, at a fixed 0.5p… Continue Reading
Does the IHG Mastercard Discount Rate Still Exist? Kind Of…
I once described the IHG MasterCard discount rate as my favourite regular hotel discount. For a long time, it offered 30% off the the best flexible rate at a vast range of IHG properties throughout Europe… Continue Reading
A Way To Get Lounge Access At InterContinental Hotels For Free (Or Even Better!)
IHG’s InterContinental brand can be frustrating for those of us who chase elite status. Having IHG Rewards top-tier Spire status doesn’t usually get you very much, even if you’ve also… Continue Reading
How Much Would You Pay To Have Nobody Sitting Next To You When Flying?
With the new option of booking up to three adjacent seats on their flight, Emirates Economy Class customers can now enjoy more personal space and privacy on board. Various other airlines around the world, including… Continue Reading
What Is A British Airways Household Account – And Should I Open One?
When an air miles collector’s family expands, it’s natural to start thinking about the best way for the entire family to accumulate miles during their travels. A few, but not many, frequent flyer programs… Continue Reading
