Wizz Air has decided to launch a dedicated base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This means that an aircraft (just one, initially) will be stationed at the airport permanently, rather than Doncaster .....

Wizz Air has decided to launch a dedicated base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This means that an aircraft .....

15 Aug 202015 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

London City Airport has decided to de-risk its infrastructure investment and put its terminal expansion on hold. The Evening Standard is reporting that construction will not continue even though the .....

London City Airport has decided to de-risk its infrastructure investment and put its terminal expansion on .....

14 Aug 202014 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 45 comments

If you have $1,500 to spare and want to support coronavirus relief efforts, Leading Hotels of the World has teamed up with some of its hotels to offer unique ‘Stay It Forward’ packages. .....

If you have $1,500 to spare and want to support coronavirus relief efforts, Leading Hotels of the World has .....

14 Aug 202014 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

The Government announced very late on Thursday evening that anyone returning to the UK from France will need to quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine requirement will kick in from 4am on Saturday .....

The Government announced very late on Thursday evening that anyone returning to the UK from France will need .....

13 Aug 202013 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 190 comments

Travelzoo has launched a very short term – possibly Tue/Wed only – deal with Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels. Over 30 hotels across the two brands are available for £49 bed and breakfast. .....

Travelzoo has launched a very short term – possibly Tue/Wed only – deal with Jurys Inn and .....

12 Aug 202012 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

This is our review of the Harrods American Express credit card. The Harrods American Express card is a little-known product which is not freely available, a little like the new Vitality American .....

This is our review of the Harrods American Express credit card. The Harrods American Express card is a .....

11 Aug 202011 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

Eastern Airways, formerly a Flybe franchise, has announced flights to Heathrow from its base at Teesside International (formerly Durham Tees Valley Airport). This is a new route for Eastern, and there .....

Eastern Airways, formerly a Flybe franchise, has announced flights to Heathrow from its base at Teesside .....

9 Aug 20209 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments

Jersey based regional airline Blue Islands has launched its own frequent flyer programme, Blue Skies Club. With Blue Islands announcing a major expansion, starting with Southampton and Exeter, I .....

Jersey based regional airline Blue Islands has launched its own frequent flyer programme, Blue Skies Club. .....

8 Aug 20208 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in August, the UK Government is subsidising eat-in meals – at everywhere from McDonalds to Michelin-starred restaurants – up to a maximum of £10 per .....

Each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in August, the UK Government is subsidising eat-in meals – at .....

6 Aug 20206 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

Back in November we covered the launch, into testing, of the new Stansted Express trains. Coronavirus delayed this process, but the first two new trains finally entered passenger service last week. .....

Back in November we covered the launch, into testing, of the new Stansted Express trains. Coronavirus delayed .....

5 Aug 20205 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

In June, we covered a very low key promotion being offered by Small Luxury Hotels of the World. SLH got together with its member properties to offer 500 free 2-night stays to people working on the .....

In June, we covered a very low key promotion being offered by Small Luxury Hotels of the World. SLH got .....

5 Aug 20205 August 2020 by Rob Burgess

The Aspire Lounge at London Luton airport re-opened yesterday after what was a slightly longer than anticipated refurbishment program. This is the second recent refurbishment, after the one in 2016. .....

The Aspire Lounge at London Luton airport re-opened yesterday after what was a slightly longer than .....

5 Aug 20205 August 2020 by Rhys Jones • 8 comments

As has been well publicised, the UK Government has cut the VAT rate on hospitality, primarily restaurants and hotels, from 20% to 5%. The tax cut runs from 15th July until 12th January 2021. Hotels .....

As has been well publicised, the UK Government has cut the VAT rate on hospitality, primarily restaurants and .....

4 Aug 20204 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

It is time for our regular round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. Let’s be honest …. if you’re sitting around at .....

It is time for our regular round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel .....

3 Aug 20203 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments