Category: Status and News

  • Which hotel chain is the “best” for you?

    Which hotel chain is the “best” for you?

    The big hotels chains (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG) all operate on their own rules (some good, some bad). If you’ve listened to me yap about valuations in the past, you would know that most of us value Hyatt as the best program. But Hyatt’s aren’t everywhere, so is it even worth it? I’ll compare some…

  • My Thoughts on the new DOT Delay Refund Rules

    My Thoughts on the new DOT Delay Refund Rules

    Quite a few people have reached out asking me for my opinions on the new flight delay and cancellation law. In short, it’s a step in the right direction. But it misses a lot of the key points for both consumer and airlines alike. It’s also structured rather differently than current regulations elsewhere in the…

  • ACT NOW – AA Status For Extra Value

    ACT NOW – AA Status For Extra Value

    An accelerated strategy to earn status quickly on American Airlines without losing value. Get it while it lasts, as this might not last long!