We are away for a few days, so here are a few headlines without the usual analysis so you don’t miss out on the latest deals: British Airways is restarting flights to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt .....

We are away for a few days, so here are a few headlines without the usual analysis so you don’t miss out .....

25 Oct 201425 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Back in October 2013, British Airways introduced ‘Part Pay With Avios’.  This was a new scheme which allowed you to reduce the cost of a cash ticket by redeeming Avios points. This had .....

Back in October 2013, British Airways introduced ‘Part Pay With Avios’.  This was a new scheme .....

21 Oct 201421 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

British Airways has launched a new bonus Avios promotion to drive traffic on a few specific routes.  This can earn you up to 7,000 points between now and early December. Unfortunately it is not .....

British Airways has launched a new bonus Avios promotion to drive traffic on a few specific routes.  This .....

17 Oct 201417 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

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