Year-end is full of vacation and travel plans. However, it also means that hotels and airlines charge more than the actual cost in the name of holiday surges. Well, here is a suggestion that you may probably not know. Moreover, it can help you save money on flights and hotels. Airlines often request you to sign up for their loyalty programmes. Even some hotels advertise such programmes and advise their customers to avail of them. This can help you travel in luxury if you are a frequent traveller.
Loyalty Programmes Can Save Your Penny
Airline tickets can be pretty expensive if booked at the last minute. In times like this, loyalty points are a money saver. The mechanism is simple. When you book a flight for any airline, they provide you ‘miles’ for each time with them or any partner airlines. After you have accumulated these miles, it can help you upgrade your seat to business class. Moreover, you can get a concession on extra baggage or even a free flight ticket. Got a layover? These programmes can get you lounge access, as well.
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Most people ignore loyalty as they think it would be useless. In fact, some people think they might not travel enough to get these points. However, it is not true as you can quickly accumulate loyalties and use them to travel in luxury anywhere you want.
Partnered Banks And Co-Branded Cards
Global banks like Citibank or Axis have their own offers on credit cards. You can get similar services as that of the airline companies.Moreover, some airlines have co-branded cards, which transfer loyalty points to one airline at the end of the month. This can be cost-effective, and you can benefit in multiple ways.
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The other way to accumulate these points is to buy them. It can reduce your travel cost and you can end up saving while travelling. So, the next time you are on a flight, don’t forget to sign up for those loyalty programmes.
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