The “travel blogger” corner of the internet went crazy yesterday – thanks to news of an IHG promotion offering instant Diamond status until the end of 2022, with the ability to extend… Continue Reading
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Why You Shouldn’t Rush to Choose Your Marriott Annual Choice Benefit
Marriott Bonvoy members are now able to select their Annual Choice Benefit(s) for 2022. There are two milestones that trigger a benefit – 50 nights and 75 nights. For the avoidance of doubt, this… Continue Reading
How You Can Save Thousands of Marriott Points on Your Award Stays
Marriott Bonvoy has now implemented its dynamic pricing of awards. But the news isn’t actually all bad. It is actually possible to spend fewer points on award stays, even those that you have already… Continue Reading
How to Combine Your Avios Between Qatar Airways Privilege Club and British Airways Executive Club
Qatar Airways Privilege Club is officially using Avios. At this early stage, perhaps the most appealing function for most InsideFlyer readers is the ability to Combine Your Avios back and forth between… Continue Reading
Should You Spend All of Your Marriott Points This Month, Before it’s too Late?
Most Marriott Bonvoy members are hopefully aware of the massive, negative changes arriving on March 29, 2022. On that date, Marriott will implement “dynamic pricing” of award nights. With… Continue Reading
Which Avios Program Should I Be Using to Book Award Flights?
Avios is a rewards currency used by several separate airline loyalty programs. The most well-known of these Avios-based programs are British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus. However, Aer Lingus’… Continue Reading
How to Earn AAdvantage Elite Status by Staying in Hotels
American Airlines’ rethinking of elite status qualification is opening all kinds of opportunities. Instead of simply rewarding those who fly a lot, elite status is now available to those AAdvantage… Continue Reading
Is It Time to Abandon Alaska Mileage Plan?
Alaska Mileage Plan has long been one of my favorite frequent flyer programs. There is a lot to like, starting with the variety of international airline partners. But the most important factors supporting… Continue Reading
Sweetspots that Look Great, But Actually Aren’t Worth the Hassle…
Who doesn’t love sweetspots? Sweetspots are award chart anomalies that seem to provide incredible value in exchange for relatively few points or miles… Occasionally, however, actually booking… Continue Reading
Chasing Marriott Titanium – Should I Choose Five Elite Nights or do a Mattress Run?
For Marriott Bonvoy members with Platinum status, it can be tempting to push onwards towards Titanium. As a reminder: Platinum status requires 50 elite nights per calendar year Titanium status requires… Continue Reading