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This is our review of the Thompson Madrid, the only Thompson Hotel currently open in Europe. It is part of World of Hyatt. We were invited on a press trip to promote the opening of the brand new .....
This is our review of the Thompson Madrid, the only Thompson Hotel currently open in Europe. It is part of .....
18 Nov 202218 November 2022 • 13 comments
There have been some interesting new route announcements this week that are worth mentioning, although none of them are miles and points related given the carriers involved. Eastern Airways expands at .....
There have been some interesting new route announcements this week that are worth mentioning, although none of .....
18 Nov 202218 November 2022 • 17 comments
In exciting news for Virgin Points holders, and indeed holders of the Virgin Atlantic credit cards who have 2-4-1 or upgrade vouchers to burn, Virgin Atlantic has announced a new route to The .....
In exciting news for Virgin Points holders, and indeed holders of the Virgin Atlantic credit cards who have .....
17 Nov 202217 November 2022 • 62 comments
It has just been announced that American Express’ Shop Small will be back once again in December, ideal for anyone shopping with independent retailers in the lead-up to Christmas. In case you are .....
It has just been announced that American Express’ Shop Small will be back once again in December, ideal for .....
17 Nov 202217 November 2022 • 52 comments
Last week we engaged in a bit of speculation about a new British Airways route to the United States. We knew it was coming but we didn’t know where. Because, let’s be honest, the existing .....
Last week we engaged in a bit of speculation about a new British Airways route to the United States. We knew .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 77 comments
Today, 16th November, is the day that the ‘Avios to Nectar’ exchange rate is meant to adjust. (I say ‘meant to’ because it hasn’t, so far – see the PS. at the .....
Today, 16th November, is the day that the ‘Avios to Nectar’ exchange rate is meant to adjust. (I .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 38 comments
Feeling lucky? An interesting event has just popped up on the Hilton Honors experiences website. Is it worth a 35,000 points punt? This is what it says: “Surprise Holiday Performance at Hilton .....
Feeling lucky? An interesting event has just popped up on the Hilton Honors experiences website. Is it worth a .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 28 comments
The level of ‘taxes and charges’ added to long-haul Avios redemptions on British Airways is always a sore point. In general, following recent rises, I use a ‘finger in the air’ .....
The level of ‘taxes and charges’ added to long-haul Avios redemptions on British Airways is always .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 96 comments
We have two interesting bits of IHG news today. A new IHG / American Express cashback deal launches First up is a new American Express cashback offer. You will receive £75 back when you spend £300 .....
We have two interesting bits of IHG news today. A new IHG / American Express cashback deal launches First up .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 36 comments
American Express Business Platinum is currently running a special sign-up bonus. This is your LAST CHANCE to apply – the deal ends TONIGHT, Wednesday. Until 16th November (ie today), new .....
American Express Business Platinum is currently running a special sign-up bonus. This is your LAST CHANCE to .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 7 comments
Earlier this year we covered the proposed launch of Hans Airways, which would be the UK’s smallest scheduled airline. The airline has modest ambitions: to launch non-stop services between .....
Earlier this year we covered the proposed launch of Hans Airways, which would be the UK’s smallest .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 17 comments
A week ago, British Airways announced a new partnership with Uber. BA is promising 250 Avios just for registering, so this offer is of interest even if you are only an occasional Uber user. You .....
A week ago, British Airways announced a new partnership with Uber. BA is promising 250 Avios just for .....
15 Nov 202215 November 2022 • 195 comments
Hotel booking site Rocketmiles has, at some point recently, dropped British Airways as an earning partner. This is a shame, as it was often a way of picking up a good chunk of Avios from bookings at .....
Hotel booking site Rocketmiles has, at some point recently, dropped British Airways as an earning partner. .....
15 Nov 202215 November 2022 • 35 comments
A regular question I get asked by readers is how American Express Business Platinum differs from The Platinum Card, apart from the obvious £75 difference in annual fee. We have a similar article on .....
A regular question I get asked by readers is how American Express Business Platinum differs from The Platinum .....
15 Nov 202215 November 2022 • 33 comments
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