Renaming of Loyalty Progam is in fashion in industry. Every major Loyalty program is changing their program. Marriott Rewards became Marriott BonvoyGold Passport Hyatt became World of HyattClub Carlson became Radisson Rewards Accor portfolio has several globally known brands as : SofitelPullmanIbisNovotelRafflesBanyan TreeFairmont
On Oct 12, 2018, Jet Airways went digital. As I spoke about Upgrade Vouchers becoming E-Vouchers. Well, there is more addition to it. Earlier, when we would ask upgrade via miles at airport check-in counter. Jet Airways used to ask us to sign a form for miles upgrade.  Now, new iteration is that you will receive OTP (One Time Password) when...
The Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has proposed to reduce the User Development Fees (UDF) which is collected from passengers at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with effect from September 16. The airport authorities are dropping the price by 67%.  From September 16 to  March 31, 2019. For Domestic Passengers will have to pay Rs 139 instead of Rs 306 currently. Whereas, International Passengers will...
Has it ever happened that you forgot your ID while check-in or at home and you are not sure what you are supposed to about it? Or you reached hotel and they ask for your ID and you are unable to find your id.  None of the above is applicable if you are international soil and have lost your passport. You...
Hilton latest promotion is called “points unlimited”, and will allow members to earn: 2000 bonus points on every stay An additional 10,000 bonus points on every fifth stay  Members must register here and book directly with Hilton to get the extra points for stays between January 1 and April 30, 2018 This promotion favors those who make shorter and/or less expensive stays, since...
Getting any offer from Vistara frequent flyer is difficult. I have not fully shifted to Vistara for two reasons  1. Network is still small 2. Lack of opportunity to build tier points.  Further, there is only 1 credit card that is offering Vistara miles - Axis Vistara. The program is a reveue based program and hence earning are rather based on the...
Everyone asks me for a budget of a trip but most people don't take into account that even planning of most basic trip can be different for various people.  I don't drink tea or coffee as a necessity while I know so many for whom it is the most obvious thing to be added. I don't do shopping when I...
I consider myself dirtbag cheap at times. I would save the very pretty dime and I am one of the last people who want to part with their dime. I would fight to negotiate till the last penny. I have slept on streets, Mcdonald’s or airport at nights. I have crossed countries border to buy food as it was too...
There is always a competition between world's top-end hotels to outdo each other in terms of Luxury, breathtaking views, better food, more technology, infinity pools, private islands, and list goes on. Ritz-Carlton which is the top leading luxury brand decided to change the platform altogether and create a new concept called Luxury hotels at the sea.  The small ships, which will...
Marriott Hotels have a great promotion running for the Marriott Hotels in Europe this summer.  Essentially, through November 5, 2017, if you pay with your Visa card at over 250 hotels in 50 locations, you would be able to get free breakfast for up to 2 people per room paid. It would be full buffet breakfast as opposed to...