This is our review of the Park Hyatt New York hotel. I stayed here using ‘purchased points’, saving 2/3rd on the cash rate, and this is a trick that anyone can use even if they don’t .....

This is our review of the Park Hyatt New York hotel. I stayed here using ‘purchased points’, .....

23 May 202223 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 74 comments

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive available if you sign up for a subscription. You can check out the Avios deal here. What is The .....

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive .....

23 May 202223 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

In a small improvement to the Executive Club programme, British Airways has announced that Gold Upgrade for Two and Gold Upgrade for One vouchers can now be used on American Airlines. Before we go .....

In a small improvement to the Executive Club programme, British Airways has announced that Gold Upgrade for .....

22 May 202222 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

For the first time in six months, Virgin Atlantic is running an impressive special offer for its Virgin Money-issued Reward+ credit card. For a limited period you will get 30,000 Virgin .....

For the first time in six months, Virgin Atlantic is running an impressive special offer for its Virgin .....

22 May 202222 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

The Ritz-Carlton is one of Marriott’s most luxurious brands with 108 hotels worldwide. In this article we’ll look at the history of The Ritz-Carlton brand, what you can expect when you .....

The Ritz-Carlton is one of Marriott’s most luxurious brands with 108 hotels worldwide. In this article .....

22 May 202222 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments

American Express launched a new promotion this week for: Amex is offering you a big points bonus for booking, but is there a snag? Why we like Fine Hotels & Resorts We are big fans of Fine Hotels .....

American Express launched a new promotion this week for: Amex is offering you a big points bonus for booking, .....

21 May 202221 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

Tesco and Avios may have gone their separate ways but Virgin Atlantic remains a Tesco Clubcard partner. Virgin Atlantic has launched another bonus if you agree to convert your future Clubcard .....

Tesco and Avios may have gone their separate ways but Virgin Atlantic remains a Tesco Clubcard partner. .....

21 May 202221 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

This is my review of the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport hotel, where I spent last Monday night. The reason will become clear in a day or so. The old Sheraton Frankfurt Airport has recently been .....

This is my review of the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport hotel, where I spent last Monday night. The reason will .....

21 May 202221 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Welcome to our weekly newsletter. Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that you don’t miss out on any short-notice deals or offers, we also offer this weekly summary .....

Welcome to our weekly newsletter. Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that .....

21 May 202221 May 2022 by Rhys Jones

The new Barclaycard Avios Mastercards have now been up and running for a couple of months. This means that heavy spenders will be getting close to triggering their first Barclaycard upgrade voucher. .....

The new Barclaycard Avios Mastercards have now been up and running for a couple of months. This means that .....

20 May 202220 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 93 comments

Earlier this week we were invited to a tour of Etihad’s new A350-1000 at Heathrow which had flown in as part of a promotional and crew familiarisation visit. Both Rob and Rhys were away so we .....

Earlier this week we were invited to a tour of Etihad’s new A350-1000 at Heathrow which had flown in as .....

20 May 202220 May 2022 by Jamie Oliver • 30 comments

Three years ago, IAG, the parent of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, and Boeing agreed a huge order for the 737 MAX which, at the time, was still grounded following the loss of two Lion Air and .....

Three years ago, IAG, the parent of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, and Boeing agreed a huge order for .....

19 May 202219 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 120 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back its annual round of standard and VIP tickets for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 3rd July. Hilton Honors is also offering packages, as we wrote about here, .....

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back its annual round of standard and VIP tickets for the British Grand Prix at .....

19 May 202219 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

This is our review of the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge in the international Satellite Terminal in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Airlines operates a number of lounges in Kuala Lumpur, depending on where .....

This is our review of the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge in the international Satellite Terminal in Kuala .....

19 May 202219 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 30 comments