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EXCLUSIVE: I get a hard hat tour of Park Hyatt London River Thames

As part of my day with Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, the Area Vice President for Hyatt in the UK and Ireland, I joined him on a hard hat tour of Park Hyatt London River Thames. Part 1 of this article, .....

As part of my day with Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, the Area Vice President for Hyatt in the UK and Ireland, I .....

by Rob Burgess47 comments

British Airways launches flights to Tromsø – Avios seats bookable now

British Airways has announced its first ever flights to Tromsø in Norway for winter 2024. Tromsø will now become the most northernly destination on the British Airways network. Tickets are now .....

British Airways has announced its first ever flights to Tromsø in Norway for winter 2024. Tromsø will now .....

by Rob Burgess53 comments

Rare First Class Qatar Airways Avios availability to Perth for spring 2025

Qatar Airways blocks Avios redemptions in First Class on its A380 fleet between London and Doha (although I booked one for my wife via ba.com ….. go figure!) and its rare to see it on other .....

Qatar Airways blocks Avios redemptions in First Class on its A380 fleet between London and Doha (although I .....

by Rob Burgess29 comments

Review: the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card

This is our review of the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for sole traders and small businesses. Key link: Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card application form Key facts: No annual fee .....

This is our review of the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for sole traders and small businesses. Key .....

by Rob Burgess

Avios transfers to and from Finnair Plus go live tomorrow, 22nd May

Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency in March. This was only announced in August 2023 and went live in impressively speedy fashion. It joined British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Vueling .....

Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency in March. This was only announced in August 2023 and went live .....

by Rob Burgess46 comments

NEW: Redeem Virgin Points for the new Virgin Red VIP box at The O2 in London

Well, this was a pleasant surprise to receive in my inbox. Since it launched, Virgin Red has had a box, the Virgin Red Room, at the AO Arena in Manchester. You have been able to redeem Virgin Points .....

Well, this was a pleasant surprise to receive in my inbox. Since it launched, Virgin Red has had a box, the .....

by Rob Burgess35 comments

Which British Airways Club Europe routes earn 160 tier points?

Which British Airways Club Europe business class routes offer 160 tier points for a return flight? We often get emails from readers who say “I need XXX tier points in the next few weeks to reach .....

Which British Airways Club Europe business class routes offer 160 tier points for a return flight? We often .....

by Rob Burgess63 comments

‘The Travel Brief’, the weekly Head for Points travel trade newsletter

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up here to .....

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....

by Rob Burgess

Where does British Airways fly from Southampton Airport?

Last weekend saw the start of British Airways flights from Southampton Airport for the summer season. I thought this was a good excuse to take a look at the routes that BA Cityflyer will be operating .....

Last weekend saw the start of British Airways flights from Southampton Airport for the summer season. I .....

by Rob Burgess30 comments

How to pay at Ticketmaster with your Hilton Honors hotel points

Hilton Honors has a little known feature called ‘Tickets with Points’. We’ve only mentioned it once since it launched so I thought it was worth a reminder. ‘Tickets with .....

Hilton Honors has a little known feature called ‘Tickets with Points’. We’ve only mentioned .....

by Rob Burgess7 comments

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