There has been a glut of new route announcements this week so I thought it was worth putting them together in one place: IAG to launch a budget long haul airline out of Barcelona IAG, the parent .....

There has been a glut of new route announcements this week so I thought it was worth putting them together in .....

24 Dec 201624 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Air China has launched some amazing deals out of Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich in Business Class. If you looking to head to Australia or New Zealand before the end of June, you probably won’t .....

Air China has launched some amazing deals out of Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich in Business Class. If you .....

24 Dec 201624 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

The relaunch of the Virgin Atlantic website last month will not go down as one of the greatest IT triumphs of the year, to put it mildly. As well as general technical issues – such as not being .....

The relaunch of the Virgin Atlantic website last month will not go down as one of the greatest IT triumphs of .....

23 Dec 201623 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

American Express appears to have made a quiet change to its refer a friend scheme without telling anyone.  This only impacts anyone who holds a Preferred Rewards Gold card. Until recently, a Gold or .....

American Express appears to have made a quiet change to its refer a friend scheme without telling anyone. .....

23 Dec 201623 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

News in brief: The BA strike is called off The British Airways strike by mixed fleet cabin crew, scheduled for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, was called off last night. BA will now run a normal .....

News in brief: The BA strike is called off The British Airways strike by mixed fleet cabin crew, scheduled for .....

23 Dec 201623 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

If you are staying at a major luxury hotel brand, there is one inescapable fact – you will not get the best deal by booking directly. The major hotel groups all offer additional benefits and special .....

If you are staying at a major luxury hotel brand, there is one inescapable fact – you will not get the best .....

22 Dec 201622 December 2016 by HfP team

Until 31st December, Iberia Plus is offering a 50% bonus when you transfer your Iberia Plus Avios points to another member. This offers an interesting opportunity to pick up a few cheap Avios points .....

Until 31st December, Iberia Plus is offering a 50% bonus when you transfer your Iberia Plus Avios points to .....

22 Dec 201622 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

British Airways has launched its annual December sale – click here for details.  Without a hint of irony, it is called ‘The Unforgettable Sale’.  Once you’ve seen the pricing .....

British Airways has launched its annual December sale – click here for details.  Without a hint of .....

22 Dec 201622 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 80 comments

News in brief: Last day for the Tesco / LEGO deal – delivery by Christmas A quick reminder that today, Thursday, is the last day to get 2,400 Avios or 2,500 Virgin miles (ie 1,000 Clubcard .....

News in brief: Last day for the Tesco / LEGO deal – delivery by Christmas A quick reminder that today, .....

22 Dec 201622 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Back in October I wrote this article on why I thought the Hilton HHonors Visa was an ideal starting point for someone looking to get their first miles and points credit card. Today, as part of a few .....

Back in October I wrote this article on why I thought the Hilton HHonors Visa was an ideal starting point for .....

21 Dec 201621 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 161 comments

American Express sent out an interesting offer to its Gold, Green, Centurion and Platinum cardholders yesterday. You will save £15 on your next Amazon order of £25 or more as long as you part-pay .....

American Express sent out an interesting offer to its Gold, Green, Centurion and Platinum cardholders .....

21 Dec 201621 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 179 comments

Lloyds Bank announced yesterday that it was the winner of the auction to acquire the UK operations of credit card group MBNA from Bank of America.  It paid £1.9bn as well as taking over MBNA’s .....

Lloyds Bank announced yesterday that it was the winner of the auction to acquire the UK operations of credit .....

21 Dec 201621 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

Tesco Direct and LEGO have launched a last-minute deal for anyone out there who still needs to buy Christmas presents. Until Thursday (22nd December) you will get 1,000 extra Clubcard points – .....

Tesco Direct and LEGO have launched a last-minute deal for anyone out there who still needs to buy Christmas .....

20 Dec 201620 December 2016 by Anika Burnett • 24 comments

News in brief: Travelex holding a flash sale today Travelex is having another of its occasional ‘flash sales’ today.  Between 11am and 1pm, it will be improving the spreads on currency .....

News in brief: Travelex holding a flash sale today Travelex is having another of its occasional ‘flash .....

20 Dec 201620 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments