With the recent announcement of a Hyatt status challenge aimed at American Airlines elites – click here for details – I am reminded of how easy it is to retain that Explorist status, thanks… Continue Reading
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I Never Realized Until Now that Hyatt’s Customer Service is Terrible!
Like many miles & points bloggers, I am a huge fan of World of Hyatt. In particular, I consider Hyatt’s Globalist status to be the only major hotel chain elite status truly worth making an effort… Continue Reading
IAG Has Finally Bought Air Europa
International Airlines Group – the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus – has finally concluded a deal to buy 100% of Spanish airline Air Europa. This deal was… Continue Reading
Marriott Bonvoy is Ending Points Advance
Roughly two years ago, I wrote that Marriott Bonvoy should just get rid of its “Points Advance” feature. Marriott is finally taking my advice and ending the “Points Advance” feature… Continue Reading
Review: Luxury Suite Stay at Sofitel Adelaide – Australia
Australia is one of those bucket list destinations. The country is vast and every state seems to offer something exciting. During our last trip there, we drove from Perth to Melbourne, stopping in Adelaide… Continue Reading
Details of Hyatt’s Next Promotion Have Leaked Early
World of Hyatt has inadvertently leaked details of its next global promotion – Bonus Journeys. The promotion will run from March 20, 2023 until May 26, 2023. The promotion appears to be: 3,000 bonus… Continue Reading
Should You Buy Marriott Points with a 40% Bonus?
Marriott Bonvoy is selling points with a bonus again. You will receive a 40% bonus when buying 2,000 points or more. This promotion will run until April 3, 2023. Does it Make Sense? The regular price… Continue Reading
Save 30% on Virgin Atlantic Reward Flights
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is running a reward sale that offers a 30% discount on selected Virgin Atlantic flights. You must book before February 28, 2023, for flights departing on or before May 31,… Continue Reading
Receive a 50% Bonus When Buying Avios from Iberia Plus
Between now and February 23rd, 2023, you can receive a 50% bonus when buying Avios from IBERIA PLUS. As always, you can then Combine Your Avios to move them over to British Airways Executive Club, should… Continue Reading
Why American’s Buy-Up Status Offers are Terrible
American Airlines AAdvantage is emailing elite status members with offers to “lock in your 2023 status”. This is essentially an offer to “buy up” an extra level of status. In general,… Continue Reading
