Delta Airlines’ SkyMiles is going to make it harder to earn Medallion elite status in 2023 (for 2024 qualification). In order to earn Delta status, you must: Earn a certain number of Medallion Qualifying… Continue Reading
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Should You Jump on Marriott’s 50% Bonus Points Flash Sale?
Marriott Bonvoy has returned with another “Week of Wonders”. There is nothing overwhelmingly “wonderful”, but the promotion does bring together a few interesting deals. The deal… Continue Reading
World of Hyatt to Add 30+ Hotels in Europe
Hyatt has announced that it will soon be adding 30+ hotels to its European portfolio, thanks to a collaboration with Germany’s Lindner hotels. This is great news for anybody who prefers Hyatt hotels,… Continue Reading
Iberia’s IT is so Bad it’s Good???
Spain’s Iberia Airlines is renowned for its frustrating IT systems. Oneworld elite benefits are rarely recognized – at least ahead of time – meaning that Iberia tries to charge for a… Continue Reading
Which Hotel Chain Promotions are Available in October 2022?
October is here, so it’s time for another InsideFlyer summary of the main hotel chain-wide promotions available in October 2022. Hilton Honors Hilton’s current promotion consists of:… Continue Reading
Norse Atlantic Will be Flying Between The US And London Soon
Norse Atlantic Airways (basically Norwegian Air mark 2) will soon be able to run flights between the US and London Gatwick, now that it has received its UK Operating Licence (OL) and Air Operator Certificate… Continue Reading
A Case Study in How a Hotel Chain Can Easily Lose a Loyal Customer
Gary Leff over at View From The Wing recently wrote an interesting article about how hotel chains are jeopardizing their entire business model – click here to read his article. Gary correctly points… Continue Reading
Is Alaska Mileage Plan Making Partner Award Chart Changes?
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has made an update to its website. Cathay Pacific and LATAM to be bookable online Almost everybody hates having to wait on hold in order to speak to an agent in order to book… Continue Reading
InsideFlyer Throwback Thursday – Do You Remember SPG’s ‘Free Weekends Worldwide’ Promos?
We have been sifting through the hallowed InsideFlyer archives to take a look at how airline and hotel loyalty programs have changed over the decades. Was there ever really a ‘golden age’… Continue Reading
Move Fast And You Might Be Able To Match Your Hotel Status To Top-Tier Oneworld Airline Status!
Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Accor Live Limitless (ALL) have launched an extremely generous new partnership. I’ll run through the full details in a minute, but the key point is that Accor… Continue Reading