We very rarely write about new hotels which are just announced, as opposed to just about to open.  Experience shows that a large percentage never happen, or open years late, or open with a different .....

We very rarely write about new hotels which are just announced, as opposed to just about to open.  Experience .....

19 Dec 201919 December 2019 by Rob Burgess • 186 comments

We have written numerous articles in the last few months about the new trial of ‘£1 taxes and charges’ short-haul Avios redemptions. In theory, this was a simple idea.  As well as .....

We have written numerous articles in the last few months about the new trial of ‘£1 taxes and .....

19 Dec 201919 December 2019 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

The rumours we had heard floating around this week were true.  British Airways has just announced that it is launching direct flights to Portland, Oregon in 2020. The service will start on 1st June .....

The rumours we had heard floating around this week were true.  British Airways has just announced that it is .....

18 Dec 201918 December 2019 by Rhys Jones • 97 comments

This is our review of the Signature ELITE Class private jet terminal at Luton Airport. After my recent review of the Signature facility at Gatwick Airport I was keen to check out the .....

This is our review of the Signature ELITE Class private jet terminal at Luton Airport. After my recent review .....

18 Dec 201918 December 2019 by Rhys Jones • 81 comments

Menswear retailer Hackett offers 10 Avios for every £1 you spend. It dropped me a note yesterday to say that its winter sale is now on.  You can save up to 40% off all blazers, coats, jackets, .....

Menswear retailer Hackett offers 10 Avios for every £1 you spend. It dropped me a note yesterday to say that .....

18 Dec 201918 December 2019 by Rob Burgess

Whilst it won’t be bookable on points, regular holidaymakers to the Middle East will be keen to know that Mandarin Oriental is taking over management of the iconic Emirates Palace hotel in Abu .....

Whilst it won’t be bookable on points, regular holidaymakers to the Middle East will be keen to know .....

18 Dec 201918 December 2019 by Rob Burgess • 129 comments

British Airways has announced a new Joint Business Agreement with China Southern. As we covered a year ago, China Southern has resigned from the SkyTeam airline alliance.  This had been expected ever .....

British Airways has announced a new Joint Business Agreement with China Southern. As we covered a year ago, .....

18 Dec 201918 December 2019 by Rob Burgess

At various points over the last 18 months, we have run a very generous promotion with Amazon Business.  For a limited period, albeit in a slightly different form, it is back. If you sign up, for .....

At various points over the last 18 months, we have run a very generous promotion with Amazon Business.  .....

18 Dec 201918 December 2019 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Hilton Honors has just launched its new spring promotion, Points Unlimited, which is now open for registration. To give Hilton credit, it is very straightforward with minimal small print: You will .....

Hilton Honors has just launched its new spring promotion, Points Unlimited, which is now open for .....

17 Dec 201917 December 2019 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

The British Airways pilot fleet has voted to accept BA’s revised pay offer.  This removes the threat of further industrial action.   The vote was reportedly 86.5% in favour, which I found .....

The British Airways pilot fleet has voted to accept BA’s revised pay offer.  This removes the threat of .....

17 Dec 201917 December 2019 by Rob Burgess • 114 comments

A reader dropped me a note to point out that Marriott Bonvoy has recently clarified the wording on when you can earn Bonvoy points from eating or drinking at its hotels. Here is the new wording, which .....

A reader dropped me a note to point out that Marriott Bonvoy has recently clarified the wording on when you .....

17 Dec 201917 December 2019 by Rob Burgess

Loganair has announced a rule change for its Clan Loganair loyalty scheme. From 1st January, Loganair will remove all of the points in your account if there is no activity (earning or redeeming) over .....

Loganair has announced a rule change for its Clan Loganair loyalty scheme. From 1st January, Loganair will .....

17 Dec 201917 December 2019 by Rob Burgess

One of the more surprising hotel tie-ups of 2019 was the announcement that IHG has secured a tie-up with hotel marketing group Mr & Mrs Smith. Our full article on the IHG / Mr & Mrs Smith .....

One of the more surprising hotel tie-ups of 2019 was the announcement that IHG has secured a tie-up with hotel .....

17 Dec 201917 December 2019 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

What is the best value Avios redemption per mile flown?  Or, put another way, what’s the furthest you can fly for the fewest Avios? After October’s article on which routes are .....

What is the best value Avios redemption per mile flown?  Or, put another way, what’s the .....

16 Dec 201916 December 2019 by Rhys Jones • 48 comments