British Airways Executive Club has announced a genuine improvement to its loyalty program. Although it already guarantees a small number of award seats will be available on EVERY flight, British Airways… Continue Reading
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5,000 Points or a 25% Discount? Which to Choose with Marriott’s Best Rate Guarantee Policy
Marriott Bonvoy is widely considered to have the most consumer-friendly Best Rate Guarantee policy, which is why many travel hackers such as yours truly put substantial effort into finding BRG opportunities… Continue Reading
5,000 Points or a 20% Discount? Which to Choose with Hyatt’s Best Rate Guarantee Policy
Best Rate Guarantee claims are one of the most lucrative, but challenging, aspects of being a “travel hacker”. In general, all hotel chains claim to have the lowest rates when booking directly… Continue Reading
Another Chance To Get FREE Hotel Elite Status Now (Usually Costs $175!)
Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has brought back a popular promotion, offering complimentary one-year membership of its ‘Leaders Club’ loyalty program. Joining usually costs $175 USD… Continue Reading
How Does IHG’s Fourth Night Free Benefit Work?
One of the lesser-known features of IHG Rewards is its “fourth night free” benefit when redeeming points. This feature isn’t well-known because it isn’t open to all members worldwide…… Continue Reading
Ryanair Belarus Diversion “Hijack” – The Transcript
We’ve been sent an interesting bit of footage of the exchange between Minsk air traffic control and the Ryanair flight that landed in Minsk, rather than Vilnius, and thereby handed an opponent of… Continue Reading
Ever Thought About Spending A Summer In Europe? – Hyatt Has Some INSANE Deals You Need To Check Out
Back in February, Hyatt launched an eye-catching offer to try and generate long-stay bookings in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, with a 29 night minimum stay length. These ‘Great… Continue Reading
What Do You Think About Hilton Honors’ Changes To The Free Breakfast Benefit for Gold / Diamond Members?
Hilton Honors recently announced that it is temporarily dropping the free breakfast benefit at ‘full service’ hotels in the USA for Gold and Diamond members. Instead, members will… Continue Reading
When Should I Pay Cash or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt?
It’s not always easy to decide when to redeem your points or when to book a hotel stay using cash. Previously I looked at Hilton Honors. Today I’ll look at how I make the decision at World… Continue Reading
Does it Make Sense to Buy Hyatt Points with a 30% Bonus?
World of Hyatt has announced an offer of a 30% bonus when buying at least 5,000 points. This bonus will be available until June 25th, 2021. With the bonus, you would be buying Hyatt points for 1.85 cents… Continue Reading