News in brief: avid hotels confirmed as the new IHG hotel brand Back in June IHG announced plans for a new midscale brand.  It has now confirmed the name and concept, although it doesn’t .....

News in brief: avid hotels confirmed as the new IHG hotel brand Back in June IHG announced plans for a new .....

20 Sep 201720 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

I get a steady stream of emails asking about how to book Avios tickets to Australia or New Zealand.  My honest answer is – don’t bother.  Use cash. There are three reasons for .....

I get a steady stream of emails asking about how to book Avios tickets to Australia or New Zealand.  My .....

19 Sep 201719 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 116 comments

News in brief: British Airways (re)launching the Seychelles today? According to the rumour mill, which includes tweets from BA pilots, a new route is being announced today.  There is a good chance .....

News in brief: British Airways (re)launching the Seychelles today? According to the rumour mill, which .....

19 Sep 201719 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 60 comments

Two slightly obscure alternatives have come up if you are looking to earn British Airways status. To be honest, the easiest way to get Silver status in British Airways Executive Club – which is .....

Two slightly obscure alternatives have come up if you are looking to earn British Airways status. To be .....

19 Sep 201719 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

Back in April, Avios launched Restaurant Circle, a new restaurant booking portal that would let you earn Avios when making a reservation. You will earn 250 Avios every time you make a restaurant .....

Back in April, Avios launched Restaurant Circle, a new restaurant booking portal that would let you earn .....

18 Sep 201718 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

News in brief: New PR shot of the improved Club World bedding released I was sent a new PR photo of the improved ‘The White Company’ Club World bedding which is soon to be rolled out on .....

News in brief: New PR shot of the improved Club World bedding released I was sent a new PR photo of the .....

17 Sep 201717 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 87 comments

News in brief: Qatar Airways to launch Cardiff with a Boeing 787 I must be honest.  When Qatar Airways announced its plans to launch flights from Cardiff, I assumed that it would use a short-haul .....

News in brief: Qatar Airways to launch Cardiff with a Boeing 787 I must be honest.  When Qatar Airways .....

16 Sep 201716 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 70 comments

One of the perks of having a British Airways Executive Club Gold card is that you can book Row 1 in Club Europe on short-haul flights. I  know there are mixed feelings about Row 1, because you .....

One of the perks of having a British Airways Executive Club Gold card is that you can book Row 1 in Club .....

16 Sep 201716 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 87 comments

News in brief: British Airways European flash sale launched British Airways has added 250,000 seats at less than £30 to their current sale. Until midnight on 19th September you can book flights from .....

News in brief: British Airways European flash sale launched British Airways has added 250,000 seats at less .....

15 Sep 201715 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 33 comments

The abilty to upgrade a British Airways World Traveller Plus cash ticket to Club World, using Avios, is one of the most attractive parts of the Avios programme. Upgrading from Economy / World .....

The abilty to upgrade a British Airways World Traveller Plus cash ticket to Club World, using Avios, is one of .....

14 Sep 201714 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 84 comments

News in brief: Get 3,600 Avios with LEGO There is a VERY generous LEGO deal running again this week on Tesco Direct. As you can see on this page, you will receive 1500 bonus Clubcard points when you .....

News in brief: Get 3,600 Avios with LEGO There is a VERY generous LEGO deal running again this week on Tesco .....

14 Sep 201714 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 49 comments

Until the Avios website had its last revamp, it was a big secret that you could use Avios points for access to 400 airport lounges, including those in the UK run by No 1 Lounges and Aspire. It is .....

Until the Avios website had its last revamp, it was a big secret that you could use Avios points for access .....

13 Sep 201713 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

News in brief: Rolling Luggage Avios earning change Last week Rolling Luggage and Avios launched their new partnership with a generous Avios earning rate. The earning rate was: 5 Avios per £1 spent .....

News in brief: Rolling Luggage Avios earning change Last week Rolling Luggage and Avios launched their new .....

13 Sep 201713 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 85 comments

News in brief: British Airways brings back ‘Upgrade To First’ BA has brought back its regular ‘Upgrade To First’ promotion. This offer is only suitable for people travelling .....

News in brief: British Airways brings back ‘Upgrade To First’ BA has brought back its regular .....

11 Sep 201711 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 111 comments