News in brief: New BA Holidays Club Europe flash sale launched BA Holidays is running another of its ‘luxury flash sale’ events this weekend.  Accommodation is either in 4* or 5* .....

News in brief: New BA Holidays Club Europe flash sale launched BA Holidays is running another of its .....

17 Feb 201817 February 2018 by Anika Burnett • 23 comments

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from them. Click here to see the other articles. Today I want to take .....

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone .....

17 Feb 201817 February 2018 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from them. Click here to see the other articles. What flights can you .....

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone .....

24 Jan 201824 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

Cathay Pacific has launched a short economy sale, running to Wednesday 17th January. Economy prices from London are: Hong Kong £479 Manila £469 Ho Chi Minh City £499 Bali £469 Shanghai £469 The .....

Cathay Pacific has launched a short economy sale, running to Wednesday 17th January. Economy prices from .....

14 Jan 201814 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

I have covered the HSBC Premier World Elite MasterCard in some detail in the past – my full review is here.  It is a VERY attractive MasterCard product if you want to earn Avios. There is a .....

I have covered the HSBC Premier World Elite MasterCard in some detail in the past – my full review is .....

2 Jan 20182 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

News in brief: The Club Eurostar Shop opens for business One aspect of the new Club Eurostar programme I haven’t touched on yet is the new Club Eurostar shop. This offers a new redemption option .....

News in brief: The Club Eurostar Shop opens for business One aspect of the new Club Eurostar programme I .....

19 Dec 201719 December 2017 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

With the opening of the new Qantas lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3 this week, which we covered here and here, and the Cathay Pacific lounge which we covered here, T3 is now the place to be if you want .....

With the opening of the new Qantas lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3 this week, which we covered here and here, .....

3 Dec 20173 December 2017 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

News in brief: 100% bonus when you buy Club Carlson points Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme for Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn, is offering a 100% bonus when you buy points, however few or many .....

News in brief: 100% bonus when you buy Club Carlson points Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme for Radisson, Park .....

28 Nov 201728 November 2017 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

News in brief: New Qantas lounge in Terminal 3 ‘soft opening’ due If you are heading through Heathrow Terminal 3 soon, you will be spoilt for choice for good lounges. The new Qantas .....

News in brief: New Qantas lounge in Terminal 3 ‘soft opening’ due If you are heading through .....

22 Nov 201722 November 2017 by Rob Burgess • 97 comments

News in brief: Cathay Pacific flash sale Cathay Pacific is running a three day flash sale this weekend, albeit only in Economy.  You can’t argue with £469 to Hong Kong, however.  Bangkok is .....

News in brief: Cathay Pacific flash sale Cathay Pacific is running a three day flash sale this weekend, albeit .....

11 Nov 201711 November 2017 by Rob Burgess • 89 comments

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for oneworld partner flights.  This means that, in some cases, it is preferable to credit a .....

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for .....

5 Oct 20175 October 2017 by Rob Burgess • 43 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: Last chance to enter our Scotland competition If you haven’t entered already, today is the last chance to enter our Chivas Regal whisky competition. One reader will win an .....

News in brief: Last chance to enter our Scotland competition If you haven’t entered already, today is .....

18 Sep 201718 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 98 comments

Cathay Pacific announced three new European routes to Hong Kong yesterday, including Dublin. As Cathay Pacific is a member of the oneworld alliance, you can earn and spend Avios points on its flights. .....

Cathay Pacific announced three new European routes to Hong Kong yesterday, including Dublin. As Cathay Pacific .....

1 Sep 20171 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments