In early January we ran a competition to win two economy class flights between London and New York.  It was a big success and generated a lot of interest in the industry. Today we’re launching .....

In early January we ran a competition to win two economy class flights between London and New York.  It was a .....

22 Mar 201822 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 69 comments

Vueling, BA’s sister airline which also uses Avios as its reward currency, has just launched a Visa credit card in Italy. It is worth taking a look as – since Italy has the same 0.3% .....

Vueling, BA’s sister airline which also uses Avios as its reward currency, has just launched a Visa .....

22 Mar 201822 March 2018 by Rob Burgess

It is a topic that is rarely discussed but almost all airlines are happy to accept ‘commercial support’ from local government in return for launching a route to that city.  Such deals .....

It is a topic that is rarely discussed but almost all airlines are happy to accept ‘commercial .....

22 Mar 201822 March 2018 by Rob Burgess

After making a fresh attempt to breath some life into Flight Pass last year, it looks like British Airways may be running it down. Flight Pass is no longer available for sale for use beyond 31st .....

After making a fresh attempt to breath some life into Flight Pass last year, it looks like British Airways may .....

22 Mar 201822 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 79 comments

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my World of Hyatt points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my World of Hyatt points expire?’.  This new series, of .....

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my World of Hyatt points from .....

22 Mar 201822 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

A couple of weeks ago we wrote about the relaunch of Virgin Atlantic’s economy pricing.   There are now three levels of pricing, offering different benefits.  At the bottom end you have no .....

A couple of weeks ago we wrote about the relaunch of Virgin Atlantic’s economy pricing.   There are .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

The Marco Polo Club airport lounge at Venice has (re)joined Priority Pass. I have used this lounge numerous times as a British Airways status cardholder.  The main benefit is the size – it is .....

The Marco Polo Club airport lounge at Venice has (re)joined Priority Pass. I have used this lounge numerous .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 98 comments

On 3rd March I wrote about a competition Hilton was running on Facebook which was exclusive to Amex Platinum cardholders.   The article generated a lot of comments because the entry form was so .....

On 3rd March I wrote about a competition Hilton was running on Facebook which was exclusive to Amex Platinum .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Rob Burgess

Cobalt Air has a new twice-weekly service from London Gatwick to Athens starting on 31st March. Andrew Madar, CEO, Cobalt Air commented: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to widen our .....

Cobalt Air has a new twice-weekly service from London Gatwick to Athens starting on 31st March. Andrew Madar, .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Anika Burnett

IHG Rewards Club – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc scheme – is running another flash sale this week for a 100% bonus when you buy over 5,000 points. It is as generous .....

IHG Rewards Club – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc scheme – is running another .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Anika Burnett

Later this year Hainan Airlines is going to connect Beijing to Ireland and Scotland with their first ever direct flights on this route. Hainan Airlines will offer a four times weekly service .....

Later this year Hainan Airlines is going to connect Beijing to Ireland and Scotland with their first ever .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 56 comments

American Airlines has been rolling out a new lounge product over the last nine months: Flagship Lounges.  We haven’t covered them on HfP yet as the London one won’t open until later this .....

American Airlines has been rolling out a new lounge product over the last nine months: Flagship Lounges.  We .....

20 Mar 201820 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 42 comments

IHG Rewards Club has teamed up with OpenTable to allow you to earn up to 500 points when booking restaurants. You need to download the IHG Rewards Club app and click ‘Offers’.  You will .....

IHG Rewards Club has teamed up with OpenTable to allow you to earn up to 500 points when booking restaurants. .....

20 Mar 201820 March 2018 by Anika Burnett

Over the last few weeks a lot of Hilton properties which used to cost just 5,000 points per night have been quietly increased. There are still around 50 hotels globally at 5,000 points per night .....

Over the last few weeks a lot of Hilton properties which used to cost just 5,000 points per night have been .....

20 Mar 201820 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 54 comments