This is the second part of the updated article I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero out’ loyalty card accounts which you want to abandon.  You need to remember that .....

This is the second part of the updated article I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

It may come as a surprise to learn that Etihad does not currently fly to Bali despite its huge popularity. This will change from 23rd April 2024 when the airline launches non-stop flights to the .....

It may come as a surprise to learn that Etihad does not currently fly to Bali despite its huge popularity. .....

11 Dec 202311 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 50 comments

SAS management can now concentrate on the future. Earlier this month it was announced that a consortium led by Air France KLM would take over the airline as it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in .....

SAS management can now concentrate on the future. Earlier this month it was announced that a consortium led by .....

25 Oct 202325 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 11 comments

The end of the next week sees a major change to American Express cards – the end of pro-rata fee refunds. We will look at this again in more detail tomorrow. Today I want to look at another .....

The end of the next week sees a major change to American Express cards – the end of pro-rata fee .....

24 Sep 202324 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Etihad has launched an interesting cashback offer with American Express. If you are targetted for this offer via your online card statement page, and you opt in, you will receive £200 cashback when .....

Etihad has launched an interesting cashback offer with American Express. If you are targetted for this offer .....

21 Sep 202321 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Air France KLM and Etihad have announced a stronger co-operation agreement which will, amongst other things: The current codeshare operation between the groups will be expanded to cover another 40 .....

Air France KLM and Etihad have announced a stronger co-operation agreement which will, amongst other things: .....

13 Sep 202313 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

This is our review of the Etihad First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 3. This article follows on from my review of Etihad’s A380 Business Studio seat, from London to Abu Dhabi, and the .....

This is our review of the Etihad First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 3. This article follows on from my .....

6 Aug 20236 August 2023 by Rhys Jones • 31 comments

This is our review of the Business Studio seat on Etihad’s A380 fleet. After three years in storage, Etihad’s A380s are back and plying the London – Abu Dhabi route. I was on the first .....

This is our review of the Business Studio seat on Etihad’s A380 fleet. After three years in storage, .....

4 Aug 20234 August 2023 by Rhys Jones • 36 comments

News in brief: Catch Rhys on the Simple Flying podcast Yesterday Rhys recorded an edition of the Simple Flying podcast to discuss his trip to Abu Dhabi on the inaugural A380. You can listen to it here .....

News in brief: Catch Rhys on the Simple Flying podcast Yesterday Rhys recorded an edition of the Simple Flying .....

29 Jul 202329 July 2023 by Rhys Jones

This is our review of the Etihad First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4. It is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK. You can see all of the reviews .....

This is our review of the Etihad First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4. It is part of .....

27 Jul 202327 July 2023 by Rhys Jones • 29 comments

Inaugural? …. but hasn’t Etihad been flying its A380s for years? Well, yes. But yesterday marked the first time they have been in passenger service in over three years – since 24th .....

Inaugural? …. but hasn’t Etihad been flying its A380s for years? Well, yes. But yesterday marked .....

26 Jul 202326 July 2023 by Rhys Jones • 88 comments

American Express has started to notify people about the changes to the T&C on their cards which are coming in from 2nd October. Whilst lengthy, there is nothing to concern most people apart from .....

American Express has started to notify people about the changes to the T&C on their cards which are coming .....

13 Jul 202313 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

Etihad is running a short term flash sale via a 20% discount code. You save a straight 20% on the base fare (ie the price excluding taxes and charges) in Economy and Business. The rules are: These .....

Etihad is running a short term flash sale via a 20% discount code. You save a straight 20% on the base fare .....

12 Jun 202312 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Etihad Guest has launched another of its occasional transfer bonuses from HSBC Premier credit cards and various hotel programmes. Details are on the Etihad website here. This one is poorer than others .....

Etihad Guest has launched another of its occasional transfer bonuses from HSBC Premier credit cards and .....

6 Apr 20236 April 2023 by Rob Burgess