This is Part 2 of our review of SCHLOSS Roxburghe, a new addition to the Hyatt hotel portfolio located in the Scottish Borders near Kelso. Part 1, click here, looked at the history and location of the .....

This is Part 2 of our review of SCHLOSS Roxburghe, a new addition to the Hyatt hotel portfolio located in the .....

9 Mar 20249 March 2024 by Conny Urban • 15 comments

This is our review of Iberia’s new A350-900 business class suite. Late in December 2022, Iberia introduced a brand new business class suite with doors that it was going to install on its last .....

This is our review of Iberia’s new A350-900 business class suite. Late in December 2022, Iberia .....

5 Feb 20245 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 74 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

As well Lisbon being a popular tourist spot in its own right, TAP Air Portugal has been seeing a lot of traffic from HfP in readers in the last year or so due to its aggressive long haul fare deals. .....

As well Lisbon being a popular tourist spot in its own right, TAP Air Portugal has been seeing a lot of .....

2 Feb 20242 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

News in brief: More Border Force strike action at Heathrow Border Force staff at Heathrow have once again voted in favour of strike action. It is scheduled for four days starting on 11th April and .....

News in brief: More Border Force strike action at Heathrow Border Force staff at Heathrow have once again .....

3 Apr 20243 April 2024 by Rhys Jones • 89 comments

Accor Live Limitless has launched a special ‘triple points’ promotion for members of JAL Mileage Bank, the loyalty programme for Japan Airlines. Take a look here. The offer is valid .....

Accor Live Limitless has launched a special ‘triple points’ promotion for members of JAL Mileage .....

19 Nov 202219 November 2022 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Today I want to look at if you can use Avios points to get into an airport lounge. British Airways has a very impressive set of lounges at its London hubs, as well as some surprising gems .....

Today I want to look at if you can use Avios points to get into an airport lounge. British Airways has a .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

Last Sunday my wife and I were guests of Accor Live Limitless at the French Open tennis in Paris. This was partly business, allowing me to catch up with the ALL team, and partly to promote the range .....

Last Sunday my wife and I were guests of Accor Live Limitless at the French Open tennis in Paris. This was .....

29 May 202429 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Some New York hotel news in brief: Marriott opens Delta Hotels New York Times Square If you’re looking for a new hotel (in both senses of the word) in New York, Marriott Bonvoy launched its .....

Some New York hotel news in brief: Marriott opens Delta Hotels New York Times Square If you’re looking .....

17 Aug 202317 August 2023 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

It’s now three years since Aer Lingus started its direct services from Manchester to New York, Orlando and Barbados. Whilst very useful for Avios collectors in the north of England, these .....

It’s now three years since Aer Lingus started its direct services from Manchester to New York, Orlando .....

28 Mar 202428 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Emirates Skywards is one of those frequent flyer programmes which has a ‘no mercy’ policy on miles expiry. You need to use your miles within three years of earning them or they will .....

Emirates Skywards is one of those frequent flyer programmes which has a ‘no mercy’ policy on miles .....

27 Feb 202427 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

This is our review of the Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam, part of The Set Collection of independent hotels. After enjoying a night in the Hotel Cafe Royal in London I couldn’t say no when The .....

This is our review of the Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam, part of The Set Collection of independent hotels. .....

21 Jan 202421 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 32 comments

British Airways has announced a new partnership with Uber this morning. It isn’t live yet, but will be rolling out via an app update later this month. BA is promising 250 Avios just for .....

British Airways has announced a new partnership with Uber this morning. It isn’t live yet, but will be .....

7 Nov 20227 November 2022 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

For anyone looking for a route to Tokyo on Avios, and frustrated with the lack of availability via British Airways, a new option has emerged. Iberia will relaunch flights to Tokyo in October 2024. .....

For anyone looking for a route to Tokyo on Avios, and frustrated with the lack of availability via British .....

19 Dec 202319 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments