Earlier this month, we told you how IAG Loyalty, the people who run Avios, were looking to start a new retail business to take over the Avios wine delivery service from Laithwaites. It is now .....

Earlier this month, we told you how IAG Loyalty, the people who run Avios, were looking to start a new retail .....

29 Sep 202229 September 2022 by Rhys Jones • 53 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card. Until 8th November 2022, the sign-up bonus is doubled from 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy .....

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit .....

29 Sep 202229 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Qatar Airways Privilege Club and hotel loyalty scheme Accor Live Limitless have announced a deepening of their existing partnership. As Qatar Airways is in the oneworld alliance, and uses Avios as its .....

Qatar Airways Privilege Club and hotel loyalty scheme Accor Live Limitless have announced a deepening of their .....

28 Sep 202228 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 65 comments

There has been an interesting development with three of the unbranded UK hotels which are part of IHG One Rewards. From 1st October, IHG will no longer manage: RBH Hospitality Management, one of the .....

There has been an interesting development with three of the unbranded UK hotels which are part of IHG One .....

28 Sep 202228 September 2022 by Rob Burgess

Norse Atlantic Airways has been granted an Air Operator Certificate and Operating Licence, allowing the company to begin direct flights from the United Kingdom. This might come as a bit of a surprise, .....

Norse Atlantic Airways has been granted an Air Operator Certificate and Operating Licence, allowing the .....

28 Sep 202228 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

After many, many years of resisting alliance membership – first Star Alliance when Singapore Airlines owned 49% of the airline, and more latterly SkyTeam when Delta Air Lines bought 49% – .....

After many, many years of resisting alliance membership – first Star Alliance when Singapore Airlines .....

27 Sep 202227 September 2022 by Rhys Jones • 149 comments

A week after launching new Marriott Bonvoy ‘luxury’ offer, a similar offer for mid-market hotels has appeared on many American Express cards. You will receive £50 cashback when you spend .....

A week after launching new Marriott Bonvoy ‘luxury’ offer, a similar offer for mid-market hotels has .....

27 Sep 202227 September 2022 by Rob Burgess

Whilst there has been no formal announcement, I have been told by a good source that the block on the expiry of On Business points has been extended again, to 30th June 2023. On Business is the other .....

Whilst there has been no formal announcement, I have been told by a good source that the block on the expiry .....

27 Sep 202227 September 2022 by Rob Burgess

Delta Air Lines has announced three new UK routes for next Summer. One reason to care about this is that you can earn and redeem Virgin Points for flights on Delta. You will also earn Virgin Flying .....

Delta Air Lines has announced three new UK routes for next Summer. One reason to care about this is that you .....

27 Sep 202227 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

Air France (via Paris) and KLM (via Amsterdam) have jointly launched a good UK sale.  Deals are available in all classes but I am just focusing on Business Class here. Details are here on .....

Air France (via Paris) and KLM (via Amsterdam) have jointly launched a good UK sale.  Deals are available .....

27 Sep 202227 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

It was confirmed this morning that Doncaster Sheffield Airport is to permanently close at the end of October. Tui, the largest carrier, has already removed all of its holidays from sale. The owner, .....

It was confirmed this morning that Doncaster Sheffield Airport is to permanently close at the end of October. .....

26 Sep 202226 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 72 comments

When we compare the major hotel loyalty schemes on Head for Points, we generally look at them in terms of the number of nights you need to stay in order to earn elite status. For most people, this is .....

When we compare the major hotel loyalty schemes on Head for Points, we generally look at them in terms of the .....

26 Sep 202226 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

News in brief: Crowne Plaza London Kingston hotel to close The Crowne Plaza London Kingston hotel – formerly the Holiday Inn Kingston South until it was rebranded in 2018 – is closing for .....

News in brief: Crowne Plaza London Kingston hotel to close The Crowne Plaza London Kingston hotel – .....

26 Sep 202226 September 2022 by Rob Burgess

From out of pretty much nowhere, Hyatt has become a good bet if you are looking to redeem points for a luxury summer holiday in Southern Europe. Over the last couple of years we’ve covered .....

From out of pretty much nowhere, Hyatt has become a good bet if you are looking to redeem points for a luxury .....

26 Sep 202226 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments