On May 3rd 2021, the Star Alliance will tighten the rules for elite members who want to invite a guest into Star Alliance lounges. The current rules state that you are allowed a guest travelling on any… Continue Reading
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6% Cashback on Marriott Stays and a $10 Sign-up Bonus
Topcashback is running a special spring promotion that is doubling the normal cashback rates from selected merchants. The most interesting merchant from a travel perspective is Marriott. Unfortunately… Continue Reading
Iberia Has Released Substantially More Award Space (Even in Business Class)
Even though Europe has yet to re-open for international tourism, many vaccinated Americans are hoping that the borders will open in time for a summer trip overseas. In pre-COVID times, it would have been… Continue Reading
Get FREE Hotel Elite Status Now (Usually Costs $175!)
Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) is offering complimentary one-year membership of its ‘Leaders Club’ loyalty program. It usually costs $175 USD to join. What are the benefits like? Not… Continue Reading
New to Hotel Chain Elite Status? Here’s An Easy Way to Nearly Two Years of Perks
A pandemic might not seem like the obvious moment to start thinking about elite status with a hotel chain. But many of us travel hackers started out in exactly the same place… Hilton Honors and… Continue Reading
Buyer Beware – But Now Might Be the Time to Sign Up to IHG’s Ambassador Program
It might seem like an odd time to be writing nice things about IHG… coming on the heels of a crushing devaluation. But IHG has brought back a promotion that is potentially quite appealing…… Continue Reading
Earn 2,000 Bonus Miles from Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Now that Alaska Airlines has joined the Oneworld alliance, we are starting to see how the airline is planning to cooperate with other alliance members, most notably American Airlines. The first interesting… Continue Reading
Why Would You Want to Earn Star Alliance Gold Status Without Flying?
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer loyalty programme has launched a potentially interesting new offer. You can now earn elite status without even leaving the ground! “From now till February 28th,… Continue Reading
What are the Implications of Radisson Rewards Splitting in Two?
Because the Radisson hotel chain is owned by a Chinese company, the US government has demanded that it ring fence US customer data from its Chinese parent. Although the logical choice might well have… Continue Reading
Hilton ‘Be My Guest’ Certificate Expiring? Here’s How To Get It Extended
Hilton Be My Guest Certificates are sometimes issued as compensation when a guest has encountered significant problems during a stay. They are physical paper certificates that can be used to get a free… Continue Reading