One of the promised benefits of elite status is room upgrades. Hilton Honors is one of the stingiest hotel chains for room upgrades – understandable since anybody can become a top tier Diamond member… Continue Reading
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The Marriott Devaluation of Airline Transfers has Begun
Despite Marriott Bonvoy’s implementation of “dynamic award pricing”, I have remained relaxed about the value of my Marriott points. This is due to the ability to convert Marriott points… Continue Reading
Receive 1.7+ Cents per Avios This Weekend
Aer Lingus is running a promotion this weekend that it is billing as “50% off Avios on all flights.” However, this is NOT a promotion for reward flights. Instead, this promotion offers… Continue Reading
Instant IHG Diamond Status? What’s Next?
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
Alaska Mileage Plan Members Can Now Book Cathay Pacific Reward Flights Online
With Hong Kong finally reopening to the world, the timing is perfect for Alaska Mileage Plan to implement the ability to book Cathay Pacific awards online. You can now see Cathay Pacific awards online… Continue Reading
Earn Double Elite Night Credits from Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors has launched a surprise promotion offering double elite night credits. The promotion will run between October 11 – December 31, 2022. Registration is required. Click here to register… Continue Reading
British Airways Is Offering A Potentially Interesting New Way To Purchase Avios
British Airways Executive Club has added a new method of acquiring Avios – via subscription. Unlike other subscription offers I’ve seen, this one offers potentially appeaing value. Annual… Continue Reading
Flash Sale – Should You Buy IHG Points with a 100% Bonus?
IHG One Rewards has launched another “flash sale” for buying points at a discount. This round will last until 11:59pm ET on October 21, 2022. Most members seem to have received the 100% bonus… Continue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Bother with IHG’s Latest Status Challenge
IHG One Rewards has launched another version of its status challenge. Like prior versions, you do NOT need to have status with a competitor. Members who register for the status challenge can earn either… Continue Reading
Aer Lingus Is Launching A New Direct US Route To Dublin Next Year
Aer Lingus recently announced plans for a new transatlantic route between Dublin and Cleveland, Ohio. The service will run four times a week, starting on 19th May 2023, and at the moment looks to… Continue Reading