The age-old discussion about check-in vs carry-on is best started with some history. It was in 1987 that the ‘Rollaboard’ case was… Continue Reading
Has Iberia Plus Finally Devalued Partner Awards Only?
A week and a half ago, I broke the news regarding a possible re-zoning of a few popular Iberia destinations. This would result in more Avios… Continue Reading
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Has Iberia Plus Finally Devalued Partner Awards Only?
A week and a half ago, I broke the news regarding a possible re-zoning of a few popular Iberia destinations. This would result in more Avios being charged. Nothing has ultimately changed, however, since… Continue Reading
Choice Privileges Returns with its Standard Promotion
Choice Privileges has just released details of its next promotion, which starts a week from now and will run until July 11, 2021. If you follow Choice Privileges, this promo will look very familiar to… Continue Reading
Hilton’s 100% Bonus is Back Again
Barely a week passed before Hilton Honors re-launched its standard promotion selling points with a 100% bonus. This version of the promotion will run until July 8, 2021. (but obviously it will return… Continue Reading
Want a Room Upgrade? This Matters More than Your Elite Status
Room upgrades are one of the best reasons to aim for elite status with a hotel chain. Who doesn’t like paying the standard rate (or redeeming points) and finding themselves upgraded for free to… Continue Reading
Why You Should Ignore Marriott’s Latest Promotion (And When You Shouldn’t!)
Marriott Bonvoy has announced details of its latest “buy points” promotion. It will run until June 20th, 2021. If you buy at least 2,000 points, you will receive a 30% discount. This means… Continue Reading
When Should I Pay Cash or Redeem Points with Hilton Honors?
Some people collect hotel points without having a very good idea of what they are worth. This sometimes leads to a dilemma. For an upcoming hotel stay… should I pay cash or redeem my points? It’s… Continue Reading
How Does Marriott Bonvoy’s Fifth Night Free Benefit Work?
One of the most attractive benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program is the “fifth night free” benefit when redeeming your points. Marriott calls their benefit “Stay for 5, Pay for 4”… Continue Reading
How Does Hilton Honors’ Fifth Night Free Benefit Work?
One of the major benefits of the Hilton Honors loyalty program is the “fifth night free” benefit when redeeming your points. The name is a little misleading, however, because you don’t… Continue Reading
Check-in VS Carry-on Baggage – and how we could improve traveling with luggage
The age-old discussion about check-in vs carry-on is best started with some history. It was in 1987 that the ‘Rollaboard’ case was invented. This invention meant that passengers could now… Continue Reading
Another Shopping Portal Bonus from American Airlines AAdvantage
Last week I wrote about bonus miles available from the online shopping portals of Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Now American Airlines has released details of its own, similar version. Between now… Continue Reading
