Category Archives for "Loyalty Programs".
The major hotel chains have been busily extending elite status this month. The first to announce, as usual, was Hilton Honors. Recently we have seen Marriott Bonvoy make its own announcement. Left well… Continue Reading
American Airlines AAdvantage is making a shocking change to the way that its members can earn elite status. Instead of the combination of the rather-confusing EQD, EQM and EQS, AAdvantage members will… Continue Reading
Marriott Bonvoy has announced a major change to the way that it prices award nights – and this is bad news for nearly every InsideFlyer reader! Marriott Bonvoy will eliminate award charts and move… Continue Reading
Marriott Bonvoy has joined Hilton Honors in extending elite status for another year. If you hold Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium or Ambassador status, your status will be extended until February 2023… Continue Reading
One of the most frustrating elements of Marriott Bonvoy is the complicated nature of its free breakfast amenity for members with Platinum, Titanium or Ambassador status. Because free breakfast is hidden… Continue Reading
In a much-delayed move, World of Hyatt is going to implement its new peak / standard / off-peak award chart on October 26, 2021. However, the new pricing will only apply to stays from March 1, 2022 and… Continue Reading
“Rollover nights” is an element of hotel chain loyalty programs that doesn’t normally get much attention. The idea is basically to entice members to continue staying beyond the bare… Continue Reading
Earlier today, I wrote about the status match being offered by Italy’s ITA Airways. I neglected to mention, however, that new members of “Volare” can earn 10,000 bonus points. All you… Continue Reading
The latest iteration of Italy’s national airline – ITA Airways – is now operating. And despite the fact that very few details are available regarding its new loyalty programme –… Continue Reading
Airbnb has certainly disrupted the “accommodation sector” of the travel industry, leading some hotel chains to dabble with their own version of home rentals. Marriott is making a stronger… Continue Reading