Marriott has partnerships with several airlines, such as United and Singapore, for Bonvoy elite members to get status or fast track to one. Marriott and Cathay Pacific have launched a preferred...

If you've ever heard the phrase 'When everyone has status, nobody has status' then the perfect, real-life example for this is ANA All Nippon Airways, where the amount of 'Elite passengers' has...

IHG runs three partially separate loyalty and guest recognition programs: Ambassador for InterContinental hotels, Kimpton InnerCircle, and IHG One Rewards (chain-wide). There has been a silent...

Marriott has allowed members to transfer points between Bonvoy accounts without a fee but with yearly caps by contacting customer support. This has now been made easier. You no longer need to call...

Hilton has finally enabled the landing pages of its Tier Last Call 2023 Promotion, which we have already covered twice (read more here and here). Honors members who failed to qualify for their status...

While waiting for Marriott Bonvoy to launch their next global promotion (stay tuned!) and while you can buy their points at a 60% bonus (highest ever!), we decided to launch a giveaway for 100,000...

IHG has launched a targeted Diamond Fast Track offer valid for stays between February 8 and March 24, 2024. After registering for this offer, eligible members who consume 8 nights during the promo...

Japan’s government announced on Friday that it would introduce an online travel authorization for visa-exempt foreign visitors modeled after what the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and soon the...

Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Singapore Airlines and their premium economy class excursion round trip fares between Los Angeles and Tokyo. Remember that you can always email me or send me a...

The wait is over! IHG has replaced its IHG Rewards, previously Priority Club & IHG Rewards Club, with IHG One Rewards that the member can choose and tailor the program to fit themselves. Diamond...

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a text that a former Marriott customer service employee had apparently posted on the internet (we have not been able to independently verify this). Marriott Bonvoy...

More good news for members of PriorityPass as the company is continuing to add additional lounges to their worldwide portfolio and a 20% increase until the end of 2021. By the end of the year...

Japan Airlines has launched a status fast track for members residing in North America (based on the airlines listed on the application form). Japan Airlines will grant JAL MILEAGE BANK FLY ON...

Hilton Honors has launched yet another Gold fast offer and this time for members that 'book' through travel advisors (not really required). You need to consume the usual 4 stays within 90 days to...

United Airlines has updated its MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge for 2024, allowing elite members from competing airlines and alliances to get temporary status immediately upon approval....

Marriott has sent out a communication about its latest global Bonvoy promotion to associates in the Greater China/Asia-Pacific, according to a post made on a Chinese website FlyerTea. Marriott Bonvoy...

Today, Hilton announced temporary Honors program changes for 2021 that help members earn more points, retain or earn status easier, and extend points expiry, among other positive developments. Hilton...

Qatar Airways (under the Al Baker leadership) has banned a popular Youtuber and Airline reviewer from all further services after he posted an unfavorable review of the carrier's Economy Class during...

Marriott has now released its first promotion for 2023, valid for stays between February 7 – April 23, 2023. Marriott Bonvoy members earn 1,000 bonus points for each night + double elite qualifying...

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a note about an ongoing discussion in various Chinese travel forums about a new World of Hyatt status match and fast-track opportunity open through November 30, 2024....

Foreign arrivals into Tokyo had a rough couple of days, as reported in many outlets and travel forums, so I already expected the worst when flying into Tokyo-Haneda Airport last night, and it was...

A rather unique situation, given our times, is developing in Japan: The country is experiencing a jet fuel crunch, and now the shortage has even hit Narita Airport, Tokyo's main international...

SAS, Scandinavian Airlines System, filed for bankruptcy protection in the US in 2022 (read more here) and has now mapped its way out with the help of Air France – KLM and other partners. SAS is...

Indonesia's government has introduced a new law expected to pass by mid-December that would ban non-marital sex and even cohabitation of non-married couples, punishable by up to one year of jail...

Marriott launched Bonvoy last week that combined three separate programs of Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and Ritz-Carlton Rewards. When the programs were aligned in August last...

IHG One Rewards went through a program refresh this past spring that included a slight name change (IHG Rewards Club), a benefits upgrade, and the launch of Milestone Rewards. Then IHG introduced an...

Marriott is revamping its 'Suite Night Awards,' which will be rebranded as 'Nightly Upgrade Awards' starting in 2024. SPG introduced the Suite Night Awards in 2012, a feature Marriott later incorpo...

IHG is rolling out “Exclusive Offers” for select member stays this fall between September 1 – October 10, 2023. IHG One Rewards members can earn bonus points or bonus elite qualifying nights,...

Marriott relaunched the sale of its electronic gift cards with a discount this past May (20% off) and was able to squeeze in a second sale (15% off). Marriott is offering these e-gift cards at 15%...

Preferred Hotels is a collection of more than 700 independent hotels that use their marketing and loyalty program to drive bookings. Preferred Hotels has an I Prefer guest loyalty program with three...

IHG is about to launch its Singles Day Flash Sale 11.11, available for bookings between November 7 – 13, 2023. The sale is valid for stays in Southeast Asia, Korea, and the Maldives. The discount is...

Japan Airlines has also informed its frequent fliers that their FLY ON status has been extended by an additional year for April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023. JAL hasn't yet updated its website with this...

Marriott Rewards, for a long time, had a soft landing policy or just renewed members at their existing level for years if they didn’t meet the official requirement. Marriott back in January (read...

IHG has launched a discount offer for Mastercard cardholders in participating hotels in Asia-Pacific. You can save 15% off the Best Flexibility Rate by booking this rate plan and settling it with a...

IHG Rewards Club has launched a Holiday Promotion for free 5,000 points for the first 10,000 members that either send a Tweet or post an Instagram. Member must post a photo of him/herself at home or...

Marriott Rewards has for a long time offered a free night certificate after two stays for new members that sign up for the program and stay twice within 120 days. Now it seems, however, that due to...

Marriott Bonvoy is launching its first Global promotion in February that is valid for stays between February 16 – April 27, 2021. Marriott released several targeted offers in December and early...

Marriott Bonvoy now had the Titanium tier level for many years, which was established as a 75-night Tier, but isn't offering it for lifetime qualification with a one-time exception offered during the...

IHG has updated the IHG One Rewards elite benefits matrix and terms and conditions governing its guest loyalty program on May 4, 2023. Elite member Priority Check-In benefit is gone, select items can...

Hilton announced in June last year (read more here) that they would open a new hotel in the Maldives called Hilton Amingiri Resort before the end of the year. We posted some construction photos (read...

A LoyaltyLobby reader Tweet us (access here) about a message that he had received from Marriott Rewards via Facebook Messenger about “exciting” changes to the program that would be announced next...

On Thursday morning, Sebastian wrote a piece (read more here) about Marriott Bonvoy's 'Delight With More' targeted offer that allows eligible members to earn a free night award capped at 35,000...

Marriott Bonvoy’s latest global promotion ended in late April, but select members have been targeted for various offers on stays through August 31, 2023, including a new one called 'Delight with...

Malaysia Airlines has launched status match campaign to get members to match status they have with select airlines and then have some flights with Malaysia and convert credit card points to Enrich...

While waiting for Marriott Bonvoy to launch their next global promotion (stay tuned!) and while you can still buy their points at 30% off, we decided to launch a giveaway for 100,000 points! The...

IHG renamed and refreshed its guest loyalty program in 2022, which included launching Milestone Rewards (lounge access, suite upgrade certificates, bonus points, F&B credits) and breakfast for two...

Marriott Rewards has brought back the popular SPG Member Exclusive Offers that were last run back in February 2018. Members (not all) have been selected one of the offers from bonus points, elite...

Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to United and their premium economy sell-up non-refundable fares valid for round trip travel departing from Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX), United States....

It has already been more than a month since Marriott’s latest global promotion ended, and several targeted offers for Bonvoy members were launched last month (read more here). Now, a reader dropped...

Ireland has decided to drop all Covid-19 travel restrictions on Sunday (March 6, 2022). There is no requirement to be vaccinated, proof of recovery, or to have PCR-RT or antigen tests. Ireland's...

It's no secret that Russian airlines don't have the easiest standing in the aviation world at the moment and S7 Airlines is the latest casualty as oneWorld has suspended the membership of the carrier...

Marriott and Emirates have a Your World Rewards partnership that grants some reciprocal benefits for elite members, earning both points and miles for hotel stays and flights. There are occasional...

Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Qatar Airways and their midweek business excursion round trip fares between the Japan and Europe. Remember that you can always email us or send us a message...

Alaska Airlines has launched its second Mileage Plan buy miles sale of 2024 with up to a 70% bonus through March 15. (This is the highest bonus Alaska Airlines has ever sold miles!) Alaska Airlines...

Marriott Bonvoy had a Fall 2018 MegaBonus that was valid for stays September 26 – January 31, 2019 that allowed members to earn bonus points based on nights consumed and brands visited. Members were...

India has re-instituted a mandatory negative Covid-19 PCR-RT test for arrivals from five high-risk countries. Passengers arriving from these countries must upload a negative PCR-RT test result before...

There has been lot of chatter as of late about possible changes coming to the IHG Rewards Club InterContinental Ambassador and Royal Ambassador programs in 2019. InterContinental sent out Royal...

IHG has released a new bonus opportunity for stays at participating hotels in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam through May 31, 2024. IHG...

We are about to come full circle with Thai Airways and its 'low cost' unit of Thai Smile that took into the skies in 2012 and later flew under its own code WE without any benefits for most Star...

It's our core mission here on Loyalty Lobby to keep the programs honest, so I'm always surprised how certain 'loyalty' schemes turn out so horrible in a certain niche compared to competitors, in this...

To celebrate the first anniversary of combined Marriott Rewards & SPG programs, we decided to launch a giveaway for 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. The giveaway is now open and you must enter by...

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (RCYC) has today become Marriott Bonvoy participating, allowing members to both earn and redeem their points for sailings + earn elite qualifying nights & spend + take...