Kew Green Hotels, one of the leading owners and operators of mid-range hotels in the UK, has bought the small Hotel Brooklyn chain. It comprises just two hotels – Hotel Brooklyn Leicester and .....

Kew Green Hotels, one of the leading owners and operators of mid-range hotels in the UK, has bought the small .....

24 Dec 202324 December 2023 by Rob Burgess

I’ve had a few emails from readers enquiring about flights – or more accurately the lack of flights – to Madeira for the Winter 2024 season, starting in late October. Funchal flights .....

I’ve had a few emails from readers enquiring about flights – or more accurately the lack of .....

24 Dec 202324 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

LNER, the East Coast rail franchise holder, launched a new loyalty programme three year ago – ‘LNER Perks’. This was not wholly unexpected. LNER had dropped out of Nectar a couple of .....

LNER, the East Coast rail franchise holder, launched a new loyalty programme three year ago – .....

24 Dec 202324 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

Back in June 2022, Virgin Atlantic decided to match British Airways and move to guaranteed reward seat availability on every flight for Virgin Flying Club members. Since Virgin Atlantic has smaller .....

Back in June 2022, Virgin Atlantic decided to match British Airways and move to guaranteed reward seat .....

23 Dec 202323 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

As we covered earlier this week, Singapore Airlines is heading to London Gatwick airport next year. There will be five flights per week, adding to the existing Heathrow services. You might think that .....

As we covered earlier this week, Singapore Airlines is heading to London Gatwick airport next year. There will .....

23 Dec 202323 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

The development of the Central Terminal Area at Heathrow has taken a step forward with the signing of the contract for the new Terminal 2 baggage systems. This will cascade a series of changes which .....

The development of the Central Terminal Area at Heathrow has taken a step forward with the signing of the .....

22 Dec 202322 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

Virgin Atlantic is doubling down on the leisure market with an expansion of three key routes for next winter. Barbados, the Maldives and Dubai will all see additional flights from 27th October 2024. .....

Virgin Atlantic is doubling down on the leisure market with an expansion of three key routes for next winter. .....

22 Dec 202322 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

British Airways has launched a new route to Izmir in Turkey. It is part of a general step-up in Turkey services, with additional flights to Bodrum and Dalaman also added to the system. Seats are now .....

British Airways has launched a new route to Izmir in Turkey. It is part of a general step-up in Turkey .....

22 Dec 202322 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

IHG One Rewards has announced a new global promotion which will launch on 1st January, immediately after the current deal ends. IHG One Rewards is the loyalty scheme covering InterContinental, Holiday .....

IHG One Rewards has announced a new global promotion which will launch on 1st January, immediately after the .....

21 Dec 202321 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

Preferred Hotels isn’t a hotel loyalty programme we cover much, although it has some interesting properties. Recent London openings include The BoTree in Marylebone and Hotel Saint in the City, .....

Preferred Hotels isn’t a hotel loyalty programme we cover much, although it has some interesting .....

21 Dec 202321 December 2023 by Rob Burgess

Air France and KLM are offering a pre-Christmas flash sale with £60 off bookings made by 22nd December. You can also book any Virgin Atlantic or Delta Airlines flight covered by the transatlantic .....

Air France and KLM are offering a pre-Christmas flash sale with £60 off bookings made by 22nd December. You .....

21 Dec 202321 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

This is our review of the Eurostar Business Premier lounge at Gare du Nord in Paris. It’s been a couple of years since we last looked at this lounge so I thought it was worth covering it again .....

This is our review of the Eurostar Business Premier lounge at Gare du Nord in Paris. It’s been a couple .....

21 Dec 202321 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

Back in August, in an unexpected move, Finnair announced it will be adopting Avios as its loyalty currency from early 2024. It joins British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus .....

Back in August, in an unexpected move, Finnair announced it will be adopting Avios as its loyalty .....

20 Dec 202320 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

Norse Atlantic had a plan. It would offer low cost flights between London Gatwick and the United States (with easily the best Premium Economy cabin in the sky) during the summer, and then trim .....

Norse Atlantic had a plan. It would offer low cost flights between London Gatwick and the United States (with .....

20 Dec 202320 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments