"General Electric's IHG code (102806) reflects GE's massive global travel volume. FlyerTalk specifically documented IHG escalating GE code enforcement: "In the past two years, IHG has been very careful in checking on people using IBM and GE corporate rates. Not only corporate ID is required, also an email from IBM or GE to confirm staff identity in extreme cases." At Holiday Inn Express tier: essentially no enforcement. At InterContinental tier: near-certain verification and potential email confirmation. GE's 70% discounts at some InterContinentals trigger automatic audit flags."

"The documents don't have to have any fictional information. Not talking about a work ID or security clearance, just paperwork on official letterhead with the signature of some head-honcho giving me permission to use the rate due to my "relationship" with the company. !"

"You are unlikely at Hilton/Ihg to be called for proof of the standard corporate "gold" rate with the standard 15% discount off flex. You may well get asked when gaining larger discounts or free breakfasts etc over and above 15%"