April 29, 2010
Effective June 4th, a new award chart will be used, in this new chart, 65 hotels moving to a lower category and 89 hotels moving to a higher category. But a new Category 6, which will require 22,000 points and include only 20 properties will be there.
The worst upgrade are Hyatt Hua Hin in Thailand and Hyatt in Bali, Indonesia, from Cat 1 to cat3, the properties were the best value for suite stays. Also Hyatt Auckland is also bumped one level!
If every chain keeps creating new category, by 2020, i think every chain will have more than 10 categories.
Posted by Troy under Hyatt Gold Passport |
April 28, 2010
Marriott Concierge clarified the promotion I mentioned few days ago as many members said they got “page loading error” message and thought it might be targeted.
In order to register for the promotion, you must change ur earning preference to miles and add DL number first, then you will be able to register.
Thanks for the clarification.
Posted by Troy under Delta, Marriott |
April 28, 2010
Loyaltytraveler mentioned this promotion here, SPG is partner up with discover America and offering special points purchase promotion on May 3rd only here
You can buy 10K for 145 USD, up to 50K can be purchased per account.
Here is complete FAQ.
This is the cheapest SPG points sale I have ever seen.
Offer is valid for US resident only and points can be purchased with any credit cards!
Posted by Troy under Starwood Hotels |
April 28, 2010
As I said several times, Shanghai airline will leave *A as soon as merge with China eastern complete. However, from a reliabe source, Shenzhen airline have started the preparation work for joining *A to replace Shanghai airline.
Posted by Troy under Star Alliance |
April 27, 2010
Since I don’t have too much time this year on US domestic run and I need to keep my BD Gold status, I booked a trip in A class from ONT-SJU for $1200, but my out of pocket is only 800 after breaking the trip into 2 one ways and used 2 $200 off certificate.
Last year, we had ONT-TPA in A class for $450 RT on UA due to most segments on Ted, you can route via many places. not too long after UA discontinued Ted, the price is no longer attactive.
Then, we had JFK-SJO on US airways routing via PHX(or more complex) for $900, but the fare excludes PHX routing now.
Then, we had LAX-FLL on US airways for $700, but it’s no longer there on *A carriers.
The only thing left for me is to SJU, routing ONT-SFO-LAX-IAD-SJU-PHL-BOS-DEN-ONT, all booked in A class except ONT-SFO in Y because of CRJ.
I know the fare is not cheap, but it can keep my Diamond Club Gold status for another year, which will grant me RCC access for a year and close to 30K status miles.
Some people may think why would I spend extra for an unnecessary trip, but complaint the ticket to EU/Asia are too expensive. The reason is simple, the return of spending on $1500++ to Asia are far less than $1500 and the fare is not even upgradable.
For $800, I got *A Gold and access to UA/CO lounge when traveling domestic, and 30K miles that nearly enough for a R/T to Europe in business class.
For $1500, I got pretty much nothing other 24K++ Redeemable miles. I ‘d rather save those $1500 for a trip from UK ro MEL, 1600+ all in with upgradable fare.
Posted by Troy under BMI Diamond Club, United Airlines, US airways |
April 26, 2010
The promotion link is here
• Registration begins May 1, 2010.
• Earning period is May 1 to September 6, 2010.
• Earn 5,000 bonus miles per stay from May 1 to September 6, 2010, beginning with the second stay, up to 60,000 bonus miles.
Don’t forget, you must change ur earning preference to Miles
Update: It looks like this promotion is targeted because many member got “page not available” message after login account.
Posted by Troy under Delta, Marriott |
April 26, 2010
I guess being away for few days means missed promotions, the promotion is actually alive for quite sometime and it’s a variation from this promotion.
If you are Hyatt Platinum member, call Customer Service line and request promotion code DMTRIAL09, you will get instant conditional Diamond status for 180 days and stay 15 nights during 180 days will get you diamond status extend to Feb, 2012.
Posted by Troy under Hyatt Gold Passport |
April 23, 2010
As of yesterday, you can transfer miles from family member to head account again, but it’s limited to base miles only. All bonus miles including status bonus miles can not be transferred at same time!
Good to have them back
Posted by Troy under BMI Diamond Club |
April 23, 2010
I am preparing for THE most important change of my life, I will have more updates soon!
Posted by Troy under Uncategorized |
April 20, 2010
Saw this offer via Flyertalk, it’s targeted, but it doesn’t hurt to try!
If you are eligible, all base points will be doubled for stay until Dec 31st, 2010 and the promotion is combinable with others.
Posted by Troy under Hilton |
April 19, 2010
Why? check the ticket price, last year around same time, not to mention DEQM promotion offered by all legency airlines, I was able to score 1 cheap ticket on UA to FRA from LAX in June and return in July for 400+, another 1 cheap ticketon AA to FRA from LAX in July and return in Aug for 500+. Look at the price now, 1000+ for summer travel to Europe and price to Asia on UA
LAX-SIN JUN 1400++ S class
LAX-NRT June 1000++ L class
I think I just have to use my miles for the ticket if the price don’t drop by early May.
Posted by Troy under General Frequent Flyer Advice, United Airlines |
