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Opinion

Opinions and travel industry analysis from the founder of God Save The Points, world renowned travel expert Gilbert Ott.

I Understand The Four Seasons Hotel Obsession Now

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

Scoring My 2020 Travel Predictions During The Pandemic, In 2022

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

Glad I Had My Time: That’s Travel, Ain’t It?

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

Tinder Swindler: What Happened To The Travel Perks And Points?!

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022

Help, I’m Killing The Hotel Industry And I Can’t Stop!

February 12, 2022February 12, 2022

Travel Sustainability: Going For “Green” Or For Gold?

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

8 “Covid Features” In Travel I Hope Stay Forever

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

Friendliest Infant Airline Ticket Policies

January 5, 2022February 1, 2022
Christmas tree and xmas market at Kleber Square at night in medieval city of Strasbourg - capital of Noel, Alsace, France.

Quarantine For Christmas? Why Testing Before Flying Sucks, Even If Vital

December 19, 2021December 21, 2021
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Are Other Fully Vaccinated (And Boosted) Travelers Fed Up, Too?

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

How Travel Bans Could Create The Next Global Health Crisis

November 26, 2021November 27, 2021

Preview: On Board The First Flights To USA Post Travel Bans

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Emirates First Class Champagne

Does ‘Elite Status’ In Travel Even Matter Anymore?

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021

I Think Manufactured Spending Is Dumb

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Does British Airways Offer The World’s Worst First Class?

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

Finally, Good Heathrow Arrivals Without Queues

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

Ludicrous: Heathrow Airport Wants To Charge £44 Per Passenger

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021

European Low Cost Airlines: What’s Not To Love?

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

Opinion: Airlines Should Offer “Upsell” Wine

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Should You Still “Dress Up” To Fly In First Class?

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

Opinion: It’s Taken Me 20 Years To Write About 9/11

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021

International Travel Won’t Recover While Vaccinated People Must Test

August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

Why Aren’t Highly Vaccinated Countries Open Yet?

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021

My (Successful) Virgin Atlantic Upgrade Strategy

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021
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Why Hotel Loyalty Lags Behind Airlines, And Is Only Getting Worse

August 5, 2021August 6, 2021

Opinion: Tourists Deserve Red Carpet Arrivals, Not 6 Hour Airport Queues

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

An IHG Hotel Is Knowingly Screwing Guests Out Of Their “Walking” Policy

July 21, 2021July 22, 2021

So, I Think American Flagged Me For Skiplagging?

July 4, 2021July 6, 2021

Why I Truly Love Airport Fashion (Upgrades Sold Separately)

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

My “Hot” New York City Heatwave Hotel Shambles

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Opinion: Policy Should Match Science On Vaccinated Travelers

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Opinion: Be “Extra Kind” To Airline Staff Right Now During Mask Confusion

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
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Opinion: Australia Is Shameful To Abandon Citizens In India

May 1, 2021May 7, 2021
British Airways First Class Dining

Opinion: Stop Complaining About British Airways Makeshift Lounge

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020
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Covid-19 Creates New Dilemmas And Risks For Travel Influencers

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020
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14 Day Quarantine Brought My Worst Jet lag Yet

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

‘Upgrade Pack’ Travel App Folds Amid Controversy

November 3, 2020November 4, 2020

Passenger Numbers Are Up, So Why Are Airlines So Down?

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

Opinion: The UK Government Is Hellbent On Killing UK Travel Industry…

July 27, 2020September 8, 2020
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My Favorite British Airways Boeing 747 Memories…

July 17, 2020September 8, 2020

Opinion: The Best Way To Reach An Airline Right Now Is To Lie…

July 12, 2020September 8, 2020

I’ve Feared Writing This Anthony Bourdain Story For Days…

June 25, 2020September 13, 2020

Opinion: Selfish People Are Costing Americans Travel, And Lives…

June 23, 2020September 8, 2020

Conspiracy Theory: Why British Airways Hasn’t Extended Elite Status…

June 9, 2020September 8, 2020

So, I’m Flying Internationally Tomorrow And Will Live Blog It…

May 24, 2020September 13, 2020

Opinion: No Vaccine, No Travel? Ya Gotta’ Get Real

May 13, 2020September 8, 2020

How GSTP Is “Enhancing” Your Experience This Year…

May 12, 2020September 8, 2020

So, I Can’t Travel To See Family Until A Vaccine Emerges?

April 20, 2020September 8, 2020
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Opinion: I’m Dying For The Restaurant Dining Buzz

April 18, 2020September 8, 2020

A World Without Travel Is Hard For Depression, But I’m Optimistic…

April 11, 2020September 8, 2020

Now! Is The Time To Consider Starting A Blog…

April 8, 2020September 8, 2020
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Opinion: British Airways Flunks Flag Carrier Audition…

March 26, 2020September 8, 2020

If I Could Build My Own Airline, I’d Take Bits From…

March 3, 2020September 8, 2020

Opinion: The World Needs Travel, And Coronavirus Is Everywhere Anyway

March 2, 2020September 8, 2020
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Happy Belated First Birthday, Marriott Bonvoy?

March 1, 2020September 8, 2020

An Alarming Follow Up On Upgrade Pack…

February 17, 2020September 8, 2020

An Apology To Our Readers, Re: Upgrade Pack…

February 16, 2020September 8, 2020

Calling BS: Star Alliance Cheapens Loyalty With New Lounge Access Rule

February 4, 2020September 8, 2020
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The Healing Power Of Travel (A Love Story)…

February 4, 2020September 8, 2020
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It’s Time To Stop Calling Points “Frequent Flyer Miles”…

January 26, 2020September 8, 2020

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