IGH - Priority Club Spire Elite Status

I lucked into this one.  I signed up for the IHG credit card for the 80,000 point sign up bonus and perpetual Platinum status.  It also comes with a free night certificate all for a reasonable $49 annual fee. Soon after my card arrived, IHG announced a new higher level in their program so Platinum is second tier.  I was disappointed because I wanted to buy top status for $49. The new level is called Spire Elite and I qualified because my credit card sign up bonus earned enough points to qualify. I doubt my domestic Holiday Inn experience will change, but this could be very handy in Europe where top elite status seems to be more meaningful. 

Spire Elite Status Could be Fun in Europe

The moral of the story is to wait until there is a 75,000+ sign up bonus before signing up for the card. I found my 80,000 offer on a reservation review page before confirming a booking. Also the card is a miserable point earner, so don't use it after hitting the sign up bonus if you aren't paying for an IHG hotel stay.

How Is Your 2015 Status Looking?

Now's a great time to evaluate your 2015 status progress and book and extra trip or two to make sure you reach your goals.  I need to fly more, but am doing well on hotels.

I Need To Fly More, Even On CRJ's

Fun Photo

Lufthansa 747 at Denver. I love that aircraft.

Lufthansa 747-400 and Denver International Airport Tower

Premium Economy Upsell

British Airways isn't asking for too much more to book premium economy from regular economy.  That's a tempting price point for a superior product. 

Only $278 More For Better Seats

Funny Southwest Map

Southwest provides free in-flight entertainment if you provide a fully charged device.  This is a fair trade.  I wish every airline provided a free real time map, but United charges for that on their TV system.  I thought it a funny observation that Southwest's map of the USA only has Southwest destination cities.

Southwest's View of America

EVA Air Hello Kitty Paint

It'll be easy, no paint removal, just adding a few colors in the white space.  

【‪長榮大解密‬ ~Hello Kitty星空機彩繪塗裝過程縮時錄影】

FAA Removing Fun Navigation Point Names

Pilots and aviation nerds enjoy fun Nav Point names.  For example, aircraft land at Kansas City airport following these navigation points: SPICY, BARBQ, TERKY, SMOKE, and RIBBS.  The FAA has lost some is its humor because they are renaming DONLD, TRMMP, and UFIRD around Palm Beach airport.

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