The latest iteration of Italy’s national airline – ITA Airways – has been operating since the fall of 2021. Last year, ITA Volare offered a simple and easy status match; and the offer… Continue Reading
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Delayed = More Time to Reach Spire / Diamond Status Before the IHG Rewards Changes
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Another Hilton Honors Points Sale
Hilton Honors is known for its frequent discounting of points. So frequent that “regular price” rarely seems to apply. The last promotion ended on March 11, 2022 and the next promotion starts… Continue Reading
Choice Privileges Regular Promotion is Back
Choice Privileges has launched another promotion, which will look very familiar to most members. The promotion will run from March 14 until May 8, 2022. Earn 8,000 Points After Two Stays Choice… Continue Reading
How “Curve” Really Works – From a European who Already Has One…
Curve is in the process of launching in the United States – with some people already invited to apply – and my social media is starting to see more mentions of it. However, there are a few… Continue Reading
Why Hilton’s No-Notice Devaluation is a Strategic Mistake
Hilton Honors has made yet another “no notice” devaluation. Although the breadth of the devaluation is hard to determine – one of the main reasons for “dynamic pricing” –… Continue Reading
Why is Qatar Airways Adopting Avios? – A Theory…
Many InsideFlyer readers were probably surprised by the recent announcement that Qatar Airways Privilege Club would be joining the Avios eco-system. Whatever your reaction, you might be wondering WHY… Continue Reading
Never Heard of DiamondRock Hospitality? Why Marriott Elites Should Know the Name
During the pandemic, many hotels have taken advantage of the situation to reduce the benefits provided to hotel guests – all in the name of “cost control” of course. In this article… Continue Reading
Earn 1,000 Bonus Miles from American’s Online eShopping Portal
American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping is offering another bonus for shopping online. Members can earn 1,000 bonus miles on online purchases made before March 14, 2022. The more you spend, the more bonus… Continue Reading
American Airlines AAdvantage Improves Miles Expiration Policy
Considering that Delta, United and Southwest have all eliminated the expiration of miles, it is certainly odd that American Airlines AAdvantage decided to improve their policy, but only by 6 months! AAdvantage… Continue Reading