News in brief: The new Emirates Premium Economy cabin will soon be bookable Emirates has announced that its new Premium Economy cabin will be bookable from 1st June. The roll-out of the new cabin is .....

News in brief: The new Emirates Premium Economy cabin will soon be bookable Emirates has announced that its .....

12 May 202212 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

This is our review of the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht hotel, part of the Hyatt chain. After two nights at the W Amsterdam hotel (review here) it was time to try something different and head to the .....

This is our review of the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht hotel, part of the Hyatt chain. After two nights at .....

12 May 202212 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 43 comments

The European Union Aviation & Safety Agency has published new guidance today recommending that EU members remove requirements for face masks on aircraft from next Monday. You can see the full .....

The European Union Aviation & Safety Agency has published new guidance today recommending that EU members .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

There is great news for anyone planning a trip to or around Australia, with the announcement that Virgin Australia will become an Avios partner. The arrangement will kick in from later this year, .....

There is great news for anyone planning a trip to or around Australia, with the announcement that Virgin .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

GLH, the Singapore-based hotel group behind Guoman, Thisle, Amba and The Clermont, has almost finished its game of musical chairs with its London hotel brands. The Amba Hotels name has been retired. .....

GLH, the Singapore-based hotel group behind Guoman, Thisle, Amba and The Clermont, has almost finished its .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

One of the biggest perks of being a UK-based member of Hilton Honors is the ability to benefit from Hilton’s sponsorship of the McLaren Formula 1 team. There are numerous McLaren events .....

One of the biggest perks of being a UK-based member of Hilton Honors is the ability to benefit from .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

The two remaining rail franchises that still offer Nectar points – TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast – are leaving the scheme at the end of May. Both franchises offered 2 Nectar .....

The two remaining rail franchises that still offer Nectar points – TransPennine Express and Avanti West .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

For two years now, SeatSpy has been a convenient way of finding reward seat availability on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. It is by far the easiest way of seeing Avios and Virgin Points reward .....

For two years now, SeatSpy has been a convenient way of finding reward seat availability on British Airways .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? It has been a while since we did a dedicated article on Hyatt Prive and – as the most generous American Express hotel cashback deal this Summer comes .....

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? It has been a while since we did a dedicated article on Hyatt Prive .....

10 May 202210 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments