News in brief: American Airlines launches a transatlantic bonus American Airlines has launched a bonus for flying between the UK and the USA, Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo on either AA or BA. Until .....

News in brief: American Airlines launches a transatlantic bonus American Airlines has launched a bonus for .....

11 Mar 201511 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

News in brief: Fly to Los Angeles in Premium Economy for £1,000 Air New Zealand is having a flash sale on flights to Los Angeles which ends TODAY.  They sell this route because they fly London .....

News in brief: Fly to Los Angeles in Premium Economy for £1,000 Air New Zealand is having a flash sale on .....

16 Feb 201516 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

Just after Christmas I wrote about some of the excellent deals available in the British Airways sale in Club World if you were willing to start your trip in Dublin.  Prices are (they are still .....

Just after Christmas I wrote about some of the excellent deals available in the British Airways sale in Club .....

14 Jan 201514 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 74 comments

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. What’s new? Not much, to be honest.  I was .....

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK .....

11 Jan 201511 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 59 comments

In 2013 the Starwood hotel group and Delta Airways announced a unique tie-up. This gave Starwood Preferred Guest elite members certain privileges when flying on Delta, and gave Delta top tier .....

In 2013 the Starwood hotel group and Delta Airways announced a unique tie-up. This gave Starwood .....

9 Jan 20159 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. British Airways was a core member of the oneworld alliance, and bmi British .....

When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. .....

31 Dec 201431 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

One story that slipped through the HfP net when it was announced in late October was the launch of a United Airlines service from Newcastle to New York Newark. New York becomes the second long-haul .....

One story that slipped through the HfP net when it was announced in late October was the launch of a United .....

29 Dec 201429 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. What’s new? Not much, to be honest.  .....

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK .....

7 Dec 20147 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

The United Airlines MileagePlus Amex credit cards (issued by MBNA) have the unique distinction of offering NO sign-up bonus for much of the year. Then, once or twice a year, they run a promotion.  .....

The United Airlines MileagePlus Amex credit cards (issued by MBNA) have the unique distinction of offering NO .....

19 Oct 201419 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

This is my review of the United First lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. What is the new .....

This is my review of the United First lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our series of .....

8 Oct 20148 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

United Airlines and Air Canada, both Star Alliance members, have launched a joint promotion to offer bonus miles on flight between North America and London. If you tend to fly economy to North .....

United Airlines and Air Canada, both Star Alliance members, have launched a joint promotion to offer bonus .....

22 Sep 201422 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

This is my review of the United Club lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 2. With the Aer Lingus lounge closed when I headed to Dublin last week, I decided to try the United Airlines Club lounge.  This .....

This is my review of the United Club lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 2. With the Aer Lingus lounge closed .....

4 Aug 20144 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

There are four big credit card sign-up deals ending in the next 48 hours.  This is your last chance to sign up if you are interested. ALL of these cards are issues by MBNA / Bank of America so .....

There are four big credit card sign-up deals ending in the next 48 hours.  This is your last chance to .....

13 Jul 201413 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

I wrote on Monday about the imminent joining of Star Alliance by Air India.  After seven years of delays, the final decision has been taken with a surprising degree of speed and the airline will .....

I wrote on Monday about the imminent joining of Star Alliance by Air India.  After seven years of delays, the .....

2 Jul 20142 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments