A new wave of countries have banned foreign visitors, including UK citizens, in the last few hours due to coronavirus: Coronavirus in Poland Poland will close its border on 15th March.  This will be .....

A new wave of countries have banned foreign visitors, including UK citizens, in the last few hours due to .....

13 Mar 202013 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

Finally ….. British Airways has seen the light and is now allowing you to cancel ALL flights up to 31st May, in return for a travel voucher. However …. I am not convinced you should .....

Finally ….. British Airways has seen the light and is now allowing you to cancel ALL flights up to 31st .....

13 Mar 202013 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 857 comments

The European Commission has published its draft proposals to relieve airlines of the obligation to operate a flight on 80% of its scheduled dates each season or forfeit the relevant take off and .....

The European Commission has published its draft proposals to relieve airlines of the obligation to operate a .....

13 Mar 202013 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 77 comments

Marriott and Hyatt have joined Hilton and IHG in offering free cancellation of existing and future non-refundable bookings. For reference, here is our article on the IHG and Hilton cancellation .....

Marriott and Hyatt have joined Hilton and IHG in offering free cancellation of existing and future .....

13 Mar 202013 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Here is a quick lunchtime update of the latest countries to put blocks in place due to coronavirus. Coronavirus and Singapore: This does not currently cover the UK. However, if you have a trip to .....

Here is a quick lunchtime update of the latest countries to put blocks in place due to coronavirus. .....

13 Mar 202013 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 64 comments

I know that a trip to China is probably not top of your agenda at the moment, but it would be remiss to not mention the ending of the Virgin Atlantic and Air China partnership on Saturday night. As we .....

I know that a trip to China is probably not top of your agenda at the moment, but it would be remiss to not .....

13 Mar 202013 March 2020 by Rob Burgess

British Airways has decided to end the practice of automatically sending out plastic cards to Gold, Silver and Bronze members of British Airways Executive Club. It has also stopped issuing paper .....

British Airways has decided to end the practice of automatically sending out plastic cards to Gold, Silver and .....

13 Mar 202013 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 175 comments

Why should you get the American Express Rewards Credit Card? Today, in our ‘Top 10 Reasons’ series, I want to look at the top 10 reasons to apply for an American Express Rewards Credit .....

Why should you get the American Express Rewards Credit Card? Today, in our ‘Top 10 Reasons’ .....

12 Mar 202012 March 2020 by Rob Burgess

Three more countries have placed restrictions on UK travellers tonight due to coronavirus, which effectively means that they are off-limits to most of us.  This is on top of the Czech Republic which .....

Three more countries have placed restrictions on UK travellers tonight due to coronavirus, which effectively .....

12 Mar 202012 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

Reuters is reporting that the Czech Republic will close its land borders to travellers crossing from Germany and Austria as it struggles to deal with coronavirus. Of more relevance, the country will .....

Reuters is reporting that the Czech Republic will close its land borders to travellers crossing from Germany .....

12 Mar 202012 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

Both IHG Rewards Club and Hilton Honors have made positive announcements about removing the restrictions on Advance Purchase bookings. This means there are unintended consequences: if you have a .....

Both IHG Rewards Club and Hilton Honors have made positive announcements about removing the restrictions on .....

12 Mar 202012 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

If you have any friends or relatives stuck in Italy, pass this on. A revised BA travel advisory, issued at 1pm today, states that British Airways will now pay the costs of passengers who wish to leave .....

If you have any friends or relatives stuck in Italy, pass this on. A revised BA travel advisory, issued at 1pm .....

12 Mar 202012 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

Luckily for us, as Rhys is in Australia on his £185 Qantas deal this week, we were able to get some outline coverage of the US / EU travel ban into our 6am email.  It’s now time to take a .....

Luckily for us, as Rhys is in Australia on his £185 Qantas deal this week, we were able to get some outline .....

12 Mar 202012 March 2020 by Rob Burgess • 127 comments

Malaysia Airlines is currently offering sale fares for travel until 31st January 2021. Malaysia Airlines flies a new A350 between London and Kuala Lumpur. Rhys reviewed their Business Suite (formerly .....

Malaysia Airlines is currently offering sale fares for travel until 31st January 2021. Malaysia Airlines .....

12 Mar 202012 March 2020 by Rob Burgess