Gilbert Ott

3 weeks ago | godsavethepoints.com | Gilbert Ott

Dwell time, simply, is how long you spend in an airport, or airport space, before a flight. For most people, it’s not something they’ve ever actively really thought about. For businesses in air travel and airports, like lounge operators, credit card companies or airlines, it’s one of the main things they think about. So what’s yours and what does it say about you? Well, a lot.

1 month ago | godsavethepoints.com | Gilbert Ott

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1 month ago | godsavethepoints.com | Gilbert Ott

I just returned from one of the better trips I’ve had in a while, which happened to be one of the few times I’ve given into the all-inclusive game. With two kids 5 and under, the simplicity of a trip like this cannot be taken for granted. I hate to say it, but I kind of loved it — and if you’re looking for easy, you should give it a whirl if you haven’t. There was just one thing… sun loungers.

2 months ago | godsavethepoints.com | Gilbert Ott

What do we want? More upgrades, more free champagne, more space on the plane, more points for every swipe and the biggest hotel room on the property, no matter what room we really booked, with a big breakfast on top too!Who’s going to pay for it? …groans, silence ensues, crowd disperses. People are experts in knowing what they personally want. I obviously want all the things above too. Bloggers are also experts in knowing what their audience wants.

2 months ago | godsavethepoints.com | Gilbert Ott

Iberia Plus is now named Club Iberia Plus and will officially launch on April 1st. I do hope the branding agency sent a bill commensurate with the value add of the four letters and a space. The new loyalty program joins a growing list of global airline programs basing elite status on money spent through flying the airline and partners and on non-flying partner behavior. It’s not how far you fly in a year, but how much you spend with the airline and partners on the ground and in the air.