HfP reader Ziggy, who runs Vacation Smarter, alerted me via his site to some aggressive business class fares that British Airways is offering from Helsinki to the West Coast of the US for Summer 2015. .....

HfP reader Ziggy, who runs Vacation Smarter, alerted me via his site to some aggressive business class fares .....

15 Oct 201415 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

For the 2nd year running, HSBC has launched an October transfer bonus to Avios (via British Airways Executive Club) for holders of the HSBC Premier credit card. Until 31st December, you will .....

For the 2nd year running, HSBC has launched an October transfer bonus to Avios (via British Airways Executive .....

14 Oct 201414 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

The London Restaurant Festival is back, running from October 8th to October 27th. American Express is again sponsoring the festival, and is offering £25 cashback on your statement when you make 2 x .....

The London Restaurant Festival is back, running from October 8th to October 27th. American Express is again .....

13 Oct 201413 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

I put out an extra article yesterday to cover the announcement that Flybe is abandoning its own reward scheme and will be awarding Avios points from Monday 27th October. Today I want to run through .....

I put out an extra article yesterday to cover the announcement that Flybe is abandoning its own reward scheme .....

11 Oct 201411 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

All three articles today look at different aspects of the new tie-up between Flybe and Avios which was announced yesterday. My main story today covers 13 key questions about the deal.  In this .....

All three articles today look at different aspects of the new tie-up between Flybe and Avios which was .....

11 Oct 201411 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

Flybe announced to the Stock Exchange this morning that it is abandoning its Rewards4All scheme with pretty much immediate effect, from Monday 27th October.  The company will become a full Avios .....

Flybe announced to the Stock Exchange this morning that it is abandoning its Rewards4All scheme with pretty .....

10 Oct 201410 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

Last week I showed you how to get free ‘Loved’ status with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, guaranteeing you free breakfast and potentially other benefits on your stays. SLH is also an .....

Last week I showed you how to get free ‘Loved’ status with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, .....

10 Oct 201410 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

I have been travelling for 25 years.  I have been seriously interested in the world of miles and points for at least 15.  And yet, somehow, I have never come across Jin Jiang J-Club before. All .....

I have been travelling for 25 years.  I have been seriously interested in the world of miles and points for .....

8 Oct 20148 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Last week I summarised the new route launches that British Airways is planning from Gatwick for Summer 2015. A couple of days ago, British Airways announced a number of new leisure routes from .....

Last week I summarised the new route launches that British Airways is planning from Gatwick for Summer 2015. A .....

6 Oct 20146 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

This is Part 2 of my review of British Airways A380 First Class. Yesterday I ran ahead of myself by showcasing the tasting menu that I had on the British Airways A380 recently in First Class flying .....

This is Part 2 of my review of British Airways A380 First Class. Yesterday I ran ahead of myself by showcasing .....

4 Oct 20144 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

I promised to share a few photos from my flight to Los Angeles recently in First Class. It was the first time that I had flown a British Airways A380 although I have tried the Emirates and Singapore .....

I promised to share a few photos from my flight to Los Angeles recently in First Class. It was the first time .....

3 Oct 20143 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

British Airways announced on Monday that it has, with immediate effect, increased the charges for ‘heavy baggage’ on short-haul flights.  There is also an increase in baggage charges for .....

British Airways announced on Monday that it has, with immediate effect, increased the charges for ‘heavy .....

2 Oct 20142 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

This is my review of the British Airways Concorde Room lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. .....

This is my review of the British Airways Concorde Room lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5. This is part of .....

1 Oct 20141 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 59 comments

Yesterday I looked at the Virgin America lounge at Los Angeles and showed you their impressive economy and premium economy short-haul product. This is my review of my First Class flight on Virgin .....

Yesterday I looked at the Virgin America lounge at Los Angeles and showed you their impressive economy and .....

30 Sep 201430 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments