American Express is currently running a ‘best ever’ sign-up bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards points when you take out The Platinum Card. This would convert into 100,000 Avios (!) or .....

American Express is currently running a ‘best ever’ sign-up bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

Yesterday we told you how Aer Lingus had quietly brought in a 60 day rule for Avios bookings. The contact centre had confirmed in writing what Avios collectors had been noticing for a couple of weeks .....

Yesterday we told you how Aer Lingus had quietly brought in a 60 day rule for Avios bookings. The contact .....

10 Nov 202310 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

If you’ve not tried Virgin Trains Ticketing yet, the new rail booking app, there is a generous incentive available. You will receive 1,000 Virgin Points with your first booking of £5+. 1,000 .....

If you’ve not tried Virgin Trains Ticketing yet, the new rail booking app, there is a generous incentive .....

10 Nov 202310 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

It’s back! British Airways and American Express have relaunched the British Airways credit card for SMEs – the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Card (‘Accelerating .....

It’s back! British Airways and American Express have relaunched the British Airways credit card for SMEs .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Strange things are happening with Aer Lingus Avios redemptions, and not in a good way. It appears that Aer Lingus is now blocking Avios redemptions made within 60 days of the date of travel. This .....

Strange things are happening with Aer Lingus Avios redemptions, and not in a good way. It appears that Aer .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, is offering a 30% discount on adult entry. The deal also includes Club Aspire lounges, .....

News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Qatar Airways has launched a new ‘Part Pay With Avios’ feature called ‘Avios Max’. This allows you to use Avios to fully pay (apart from the taxes) for ANY Qatar Airways .....

Qatar Airways has launched a new ‘Part Pay With Avios’ feature called ‘Avios Max’. .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Whilst my children have been badgering me for a cheap chocolate-filled advent calendar from the supermarket, you may want to splash out on something a little more luxurious for yourself. easyJet may .....

Whilst my children have been badgering me for a cheap chocolate-filled advent calendar from the supermarket, .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 122 comments

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has given Virgin Atlantic approval to go ahead with its trial of a long haul flight powered with 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The flight still requires approval from .....

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has given Virgin Atlantic approval to go ahead with its trial of a long haul .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

Finnair has taken another step to rebuilding its Asia network post pandemic. Flights from Helsinki to Nagoya – the fourth largest city in Japan – will resume from 30th May 2024. The .....

Finnair has taken another step to rebuilding its Asia network post pandemic. Flights from Helsinki to Nagoya .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Back in 2020, during the pandemic, Cathay Pacific added ‘P’ class tickets to their range of business class fares. This was an intermediate business class fare – more expensive than .....

Back in 2020, during the pandemic, Cathay Pacific added ‘P’ class tickets to their range of .....

7 Nov 20237 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

In late 2021, Macdonald Hotels sold Macdonald Manchester and Macdonald Holyrood to Zetland Capital Partners. Both hotels are now showing on marriott.com as unbranded hotels, but presumably this .....

In late 2021, Macdonald Hotels sold Macdonald Manchester and Macdonald Holyrood to Zetland Capital .....

7 Nov 20237 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

TAP Air Portugal is running a special offer from London and Manchester to New York and Cancun in Business Class. Whilst you will need to change aircraft in Portugal, the price is at least £600 .....

TAP Air Portugal is running a special offer from London and Manchester to New York and Cancun in Business .....

7 Nov 20237 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

In an interesting move, and one which is beneficial to most of our readers, British Airways has restricted the ability of some frequent flyer programmes to book redemption seats. Put very simply, it .....

In an interesting move, and one which is beneficial to most of our readers, British Airways has restricted the .....

6 Nov 20236 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments