Ever since Virgin Atlantic moved to ‘dynamic pricing’ for flight redemptions last year, the cost of Upper Class has been out of reach for most people. I know that Virgin Atlantic is happy .....

Ever since Virgin Atlantic moved to ‘dynamic pricing’ for flight redemptions last year, the cost .....

28 Jul 202528 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 121 comments

In our article on the Avios sale yesterday, we discussed some of the weird patterns that we had seen in Avios availability since an IT update on 1st July. This initially led to no First Class seats .....

In our article on the Avios sale yesterday, we discussed some of the weird patterns that we had seen in Avios .....

18 Jul 202518 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 91 comments

We haven’t mentioned the Club Avolta status match for some time, so I thought it was worth a reminder today. This match allows you to leverage any hotel or airline status you have to get extra .....

We haven’t mentioned the Club Avolta status match for some time, so I thought it was worth a reminder .....

29 Jul 202529 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

Leeds Bradford Airport opened the first part of its terminal extension last week, and as part of this it launched what it describes as ‘upgraded lounge experiences’. There is one new .....

Leeds Bradford Airport opened the first part of its terminal extension last week, and as part of this it .....

25 Jun 202525 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 91 comments

IHG One Rewards has announced a new global promotion following a fallow few weeks. You need to register here. A bit of thinking is involved because you need to choose between TWO different options. .....

IHG One Rewards has announced a new global promotion following a fallow few weeks. You need to register here. .....

7 May 20257 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

We often get questions on American Express supplementary cards in our forum or emailed to us directly, so I though it was worth taking a proper look at how they work. There are often misconceptions .....

We often get questions on American Express supplementary cards in our forum or emailed to us directly, so I .....

7 Oct 20247 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 52 comments

American Express has launched an increased sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card, up from 20,000 to 40,000 points. If you meet the .....

American Express has launched an increased sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express .....

29 Aug 202529 August 2025 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

For those who hate paying large fees but want to travel in comfort, it is worth knowing how to save a lot of Avios and cash when heading to New York in Business Class by flying Iberia. Remember that .....

For those who hate paying large fees but want to travel in comfort, it is worth knowing how to save a lot of .....

8 Sep 20258 September 2025 by Rob Burgess • 86 comments

Hilton Honors is offering VIP hospitality tickets to the T20 cricket double header at Emirates Old Trafford on 2nd June. The cost is 75,000 points for two people. You will see Lancashire .....

Hilton Honors is offering VIP hospitality tickets to the T20 cricket double header at Emirates Old Trafford on .....

15 May 202415 May 2024 by Rob Burgess

Back in March 2022, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles were no more. You can link your British Airways Executive Club account with your Qatar .....

Back in March 2022, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles .....

16 Jul 202416 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Emirates runs a few interesting ‘Fifth Freedom’ routes. These are flights which neither start or end in Dubai because they are tagged on to the end of another flight – but for which .....

Emirates runs a few interesting ‘Fifth Freedom’ routes. These are flights which neither start or .....

14 Jul 202414 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Last week Virgin Atlantic announced three new codeshare deals. Two of these – SAS and Saudia – were with SkyTeam (or future SkyTeam) partners so didn’t mean much in terms of earning .....

Last week Virgin Atlantic announced three new codeshare deals. Two of these – SAS and Saudia – .....

12 Jun 202412 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Emirates has announced the resumption of flights from Edinburgh. The first flight will be on 4th November. The existing Emirates services from Glasgow will continue. The airline will be competing with .....

Emirates has announced the resumption of flights from Edinburgh. The first flight will be on 4th November. The .....

7 May 20247 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

Etihad is currently offering a 10% discount code for American Express cardholders. This is a long-term offer which is valid for travel completed by 31st December 2024.  You can book as late as .....

Etihad is currently offering a 10% discount code for American Express cardholders. This is a long-term offer .....

9 Jul 20249 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments