The Accor Group has announced that by the end of 2022 all single-use plastic from its more than 5000 hotels worldwide will be abolished. The hotel group (which includes brands like Ibis, Novotel and Sofitel)… Continue Reading
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Review: Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
InsideFlyer Germany Editor, Steffen, was recently in Ho Chi Minh City and decided to check out the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers – here are his thoughts about the hotel: The Sheraton Saigon… Continue Reading
Star Alliance Gold Benefits Have Been Devalued Again
Lounge access – even when flying on an Economy ticket – is quite possibly the MOST valuable elite benefit for frequent flyers. One of the reasons that I have lost some interest in airline… Continue Reading
British Airways Refreshing First and Club lounges
What do you do when you have an extra $8.5 billion? Right, invest in your customers. Where other airlines are breaking their heads on how to either make or save money on their travelers, British Airways… Continue Reading
The Dangers of Chasing Lifetime Elite Status
Platinum for Life! Gold Guest List for Life! What’s not to like? It sounds fantastic… a deserving reward for a lifetime of “loyalty” to an airline or hotel chain. Of… Continue Reading
Is IHG Rewards Club PointBreaks Dead? And What About a New Accelerate?
IHG Rewards Club is best known – at least amongst miles and points enthusiasts – for two things: PointBreaks and Accelerate. Yet we are nearing the end of January with no sign of either. What’s… Continue Reading
SAS AIRBUS A350 – Ingegerd Viking to take take off on first flight
The first of SAS eight Airbus A350s, Ingegerd Viking, is to fly its inaugural flight, SK943, today from Copenhagen to Chicago. On each flight, a total of 300 travellers can look forward to a comfortable… Continue Reading
Norwegian implements new hand baggage policy
Norwegian Air has implemented a new hand baggage policy. Now you have to pay extra to get your trolley on board as hand bagage. Bookings made before January 23 will not be affected by the new policy… Continue Reading
New Qatar Airways Destinations (Plus Codeshare Expansion With Malaysia Airlines)
On the opening day of Kuwait Aviation Show, Qatar Airways announced eight new destinations to launch during 2020. Qatar Airways continues to expand its international network and used the opening day of… Continue Reading
Delta gives two months salary to each of its 90,000 employees
Delta splits $1.6 billion among its 90,000 employees because of good profits in 2019. Delta is giving a record $1.6 billion of its 2019 profits among its 90,000 employees. Each employee will receive… Continue Reading
