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
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Crushing Blow! Marriott Bonvoy to Move to Dynamic Pricing of Awards
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 Extends Elite Status (and Some Perks Too…)
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
Hotel Cheat Sheet – Marriott’s Elite Breakfast Amenity
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
Earn 5,500+ Miles for a Hotel Booking
Hotel booking site Rocketmiles has brought back its lucrative “first booking” bonus of 5,000 miles. You simply need to make your reservation before December 31, 2021 via this link. Who is… Continue Reading
Can You Earn Hotel Points and Elite Status Credit Without Actually Staying?
When the calendar turns to November or December, some travel hackers start thinking about “mattress runs” as a way of renewing or upgrading their elite status with their preferred hotel chain(s)… Continue Reading
A Contrary View – I’m Fine with World of Hyatt Implementing Peak / Off-peak Award Pricing
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
Why Every Hotel Loyalty Program Should Offer Rollover Nights…
“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
Earn 10,000 Points for Joining ITA’s Volare and Flying Twice
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
ITA Airways is Offering a Status Match Free-for-all
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