• News
    • Airline News
    • Aviation News
    • Credit Card News
    • Travel News
  • Log In
  • Credit Cards
    • Best Credit Card Offers
    • Best Airline Credit Cards
    • Best Frequent Flyer Cards
  • Travel Reviews
    • Flight Reviews
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Lounge Reviews
    • Travel Experience Reviews
    • Travel Gear/Accessories Review
  • 48 Hours
  • Deals
    • All Travel Deals
  • Travel Advice
  • Points & Miles
    • Airline Miles & Frequent Flyer Programs
    • Credit Card Rewards Points
    • Hotel Loyalty Programs & Points
  • Opinion
  • Sign in
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Skip to content
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
God Save The Points Logo

God Save The Points

Elevating your travel

  • News
    • Airline News
    • Aviation News
    • Credit Card News
    • Travel News
  • Log In
  • Credit Cards
    • Best Credit Card Offers
    • Best Airline Credit Cards
    • Best Frequent Flyer Cards
  • Travel Reviews
    • Flight Reviews
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Lounge Reviews
    • Travel Experience Reviews
    • Travel Gear/Accessories Review
  • 48 Hours
  • Deals
    • All Travel Deals
  • Travel Advice
  • Points & Miles
    • Airline Miles & Frequent Flyer Programs
    • Credit Card Rewards Points
    • Hotel Loyalty Programs & Points
  • Opinion
  • Sign in
Home » Opinion » Page 2

Opinion

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

sunrise Parc Guell designed by Antoni Gaudi located on Carmel Hill, bench covered with tile-shard mosaic, Barcelona, Spain.

Let’s Unpack “Overtourism”, Shall We?

July 23, 2024July 27, 2024
a sign in an airport

Boarding Last, Not First Is Airline Luxury

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024
a person using a tablet

Do Cabin Crew Know If You Used Points For Your Flight?

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024
a plane flying in the sky

Global Airlines: The Airline Story Of 2024 And It’s Only January

January 24, 2024January 26, 2024
a man in a suit

Debating Banning Travel With A Climate Extremist On Breakfast TV

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024
hands holding folded clothes in a suitcase

Your Bag Is Too Heavy, Put Stuff In More Bags Going On The Same Flight

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024
a croissant and a cup of coffee on a plate

My “Free” Hotel Breakfast Is $30 Per Day

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024
a row of seats in an airplane

The Airline Loyalty Perks I’d Love To Trade Away, But Can’t

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024
a bed in a plane

It’s Time For Airlines Embrace “Drop” Culture, Like Sneakerheads

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023
a plane with a table and chairs

Would This Frequent Flyer Perk Cause Lawsuits And Divorce, Or Bliss?

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023
virgin-atlantic-787-upper

My Brush With “Diva” Entitlement On Virgin Atlantic Business Class

November 1, 2023November 3, 2023
an airplane on the runway

The Plane Experience Details Only Frequent Flyers Notice

October 31, 2023November 3, 2023
a blue passport with gold text on it

Controversial: The US Has The Best Airport Security And Immigration Products

October 24, 2023November 3, 2023
a table with a tv and a monitor on the side of a plane

Seats Are Boring, Tech Is The Future Of Business Class

September 26, 2023November 3, 2023
a hand holding a credit card

Stop Being So Emotional About Elite Status And Travel Perks

September 14, 2023November 3, 2023
a plane flying in the sky

Global Airlines: Officially Calling “BS”

August 3, 2023November 3, 2023
Virgin Atlantic A330Neo

Is Virgin Atlantic Outgrowing “Boutique” Label?

June 14, 2023November 3, 2023
a room with red and white furniture

Done Right, Airline Elite Status Makes People Insane

May 18, 2023November 3, 2023
Emirates First Class Champagne

Welcome To The Airport VIP Lounge, Please Grab Snacks And Leave

May 11, 2023November 3, 2023
marriott-hotel-danieli-venice

The Psychology Of Hotel Credit Card Authorizations

May 8, 2023November 3, 2023
a colorful houses on a street

Digital Nomads: “Ruining” Local Communities, Or Helping Growth?

April 19, 2023November 3, 2023
a man wearing sunglasses and a blue shirt

Do You Ever Get Recognized On Planes Or In Airports?

April 6, 2023November 3, 2023
a table with a tv and a glass of champagne in the back of an airplane

You Want A One Way Ticket, Or Two Round Trips For Your Points?

April 3, 2023November 3, 2023
a bed in a plane

My (Successful) Virgin Atlantic Upgrade Strategy

March 10, 2023November 3, 2023
a large crowd of people in a building

TSA PreCheck: What Is Wrong With People?

March 7, 2023November 3, 2023
Delta one Suites Cabin

My Favorite Airline “Seat Swap” Story

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023
a person holding a bottle of wine

Perks Before “Elite Status” Is The New Airline Loyalty Trend

January 12, 2023November 3, 2023
a man standing on a dirt path with bushes and mountains in the background

My Favorite Words And Phrases From Travels Around The Globe

December 31, 2022November 3, 2023
a bed in a plane

How Airlines Added “New Luxury” To Business Class In 2022

December 23, 2022November 3, 2023
Delta One Suite

Hot Take: Delta Offering “No Meal” In Business Class Is Fantastic

November 29, 2022November 3, 2023
a man holding a drink

Travel Summit: Catch My Only Speaking Appearance In North America

September 15, 2022November 3, 2023
a swimming pool on a rocky island

Hotel Loyalty Programs Are Playing A Dumb Game They Will Lose

August 22, 2022November 3, 2023
a table with plates of food and a glass of wine

Restaurant Table Time Limits: Thanks, Now Pay And Leave ASAP

August 13, 2022November 3, 2023
a sign in an airport

Opinion: Heathrow Should Have To Call Passengers About Cancellations

July 13, 2022November 3, 2023
a blue passport with gold text on it

Why Can’t US Airport Immigration Add These Basic Passenger Features?

June 24, 2022November 3, 2023
a man standing on a dirt path with bushes and mountains in the background

Being A Travel Blogger Can Be Amazing, But Sometimes It’s Not

June 17, 2022November 3, 2023
chairs on a deck overlooking a city

In Defense Of Airbnb (It’s Not Awful)

June 13, 2022November 3, 2023
a pool with a deck chair and a lawn and a pool

For $2500 A Night, I Should Expect Free Water From The Hotel, Right?

April 17, 2022November 3, 2023
Emirates First Class Champagne

Should Better Travel Loyalty Members Get Better Chances To Use Points?

April 16, 2022November 3, 2023
a bed in a plane

First Class Etiquette: Flying With Kids?

April 11, 2022November 3, 2023
an airplane wing in the sky

Honestly, WTF Is Going On With British Airways Mask Policy?

March 20, 2022November 3, 2023
a man standing on a blue surface overlooking a city

I Understand The Four Seasons Hotel Obsession Now

March 15, 2022November 3, 2023
a man standing on a dirt path with bushes and mountains in the background

Scoring My 2020 Travel Predictions During The Pandemic, In 2022

March 10, 2022November 3, 2023
Victoria Peak skyline at night

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

March 7, 2022November 3, 2023
a bed in a plane

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

March 2, 2022November 3, 2023
a pool with palm trees and chairs

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

February 12, 2022November 3, 2023
a person in a pool on a cliff overlooking the ocean

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

February 2, 2022November 3, 2023
a table with food and drinks on it

8 “Covid Features” In Travel I Hope Stay Forever

January 9, 2022November 3, 2023
a man wearing a face mask

Friendliest Infant Airline Ticket Policies

January 5, 2022November 3, 2023
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
passport-vaccine-card

Are Other Fully Vaccinated (And Boosted) Travelers Fed Up, Too?

December 7, 2021November 3, 2023
a city by the water

How Travel Bans Could Create The Next Global Health Crisis

November 26, 2021November 3, 2023
a statue of liberty with a torch on top of it

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

November 2, 2021November 3, 2023
Emirates First Class Champagne

Does ‘Elite Status’ In Travel Even Matter Anymore?

October 31, 2021November 3, 2023
a close up of a credit card reader

I Think Manufactured Spending Is Dumb

October 25, 2021November 3, 2023
a seat in an airplane with a computer

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

October 22, 2021November 3, 2023
a sign in a building

Finally, Good Heathrow Arrivals Without Queues

October 22, 2021November 3, 2023
people sitting in a terminal

Ludicrous: Heathrow Airport Wants To Charge £44 Per Passenger

October 19, 2021November 3, 2023
an airplane with people standing next to it

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

October 2, 2021November 3, 2023
a glass of wine on a table in an airplane

Opinion: Airlines Should Offer “Upsell” Wine

September 22, 2021November 3, 2023

Posts pagination

1 2 3 4 5

Popular Posts

  • Global Airlines Is "Fyre Festival", Not Virgin Atantic
  • Brilliant Guide To British Airways Upgrades Using Avios Or Cash
  • Virgin Atlantic A350: Best Seats In Upper Class, Premium And Economy
  • Review: How Good Is Virgin Atlantic A350 Premium Economy?
  • Global Airlines: Officially Calling "BS"

Travel Better, For Less

Stay up to date on everything travel, with our handy newsletter

News

  • Airline News
  • Aviation News
  • Credit Card News
  • Travel News

Points & Miles

  • Airline Miles & Frequent Flyer Programs
  • Credit Card Rewards Points
  • Hotel Loyalty Programs & Points

Credit Cards

  • Best Airline Credit Cards
  • Best Credit Card Offers
  • Best Frequent Flyer Cards

Reviews

  • Flight Reviews
  • Hotel Reviews
  • Lounge Reviews
  • Travel Experience Reviews
  • Travel Gear/Accessories Review

© God Save the Points All Rights Reserved.
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to God Save the Points with appropriate and specific directions to the original content.

  • Contact Us
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook