George Osborne caught me by surprise yesterday by announcing changes to Air Passenger Duty (again). Perhaps his hand was forced by the recent announcement from the Scottish Executive that they will .....

George Osborne caught me by surprise yesterday by announcing changes to Air Passenger Duty (again). Perhaps .....

4 Dec 20144 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

This deal is probably the most generous mainstream redemption you can get.  After all, we are talking about flying all of the way to Australia or New Zealand in business class for not a lot more than .....

This deal is probably the most generous mainstream redemption you can get.  After all, we are talking about .....

4 Dec 20144 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

This is a quick reminder that midnight tomorrow, Thursday, is your last chance to book a bargain trip over Christmas or New Year in the British Airways Club World flash sale. All participating .....

This is a quick reminder that midnight tomorrow, Thursday, is your last chance to book a bargain trip .....

3 Dec 20143 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

American Express is currently running a ‘first year free’ promotion on the Green version of the American Express International Dollar Card. If you know what you are doing, you can use this .....

American Express is currently running a ‘first year free’ promotion on the Green version of the .....

3 Dec 20143 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Etihad has three very interesting things going on at the moment which are worth pulling together in one article. If you are paying cash, get 5%-10% off Etihad has launched a 5%-10% discount promotion .....

Etihad has three very interesting things going on at the moment which are worth pulling together in one .....

3 Dec 20143 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Today I am launching a fantastic hotel competition in association with The Langham, London. You can win a 2-night weekend break for two people, with breakfast. You may remember that I reviewed The .....

Today I am launching a fantastic hotel competition in association with The Langham, London. You can win a .....

2 Dec 20142 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 75 comments

According to Business Traveller, British Airways is about to roll out digital membership cards for the British Airways Executive Club. It will appear in the next update to the existing British Airways .....

According to Business Traveller, British Airways is about to roll out digital membership cards for the British .....

2 Dec 20142 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

Four weeks ago I wrote about the new refer-a-friend offer that Lloyds was offering on the Lloyds Avios Rewards credit card. This was a decent deal.  You could refer someone for the card and they .....

Four weeks ago I wrote about the new refer-a-friend offer that Lloyds was offering on the Lloyds Avios .....

2 Dec 20142 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

Over a four week period recently I flew Qatar Airways, Emirates and British Airways in business class on a flight which included a main meal. I thought it would be a bit of fun to compare the three .....

Over a four week period recently I flew Qatar Airways, Emirates and British Airways in business class on a .....

1 Dec 20141 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

You may remember how I highlighted the exploits of Will back in May.  He was attempting to reach British Airways Gold Guest List status by achieving 5,000 tier points in two blocks of 20 flights .....

You may remember how I highlighted the exploits of Will back in May.  He was attempting to reach British .....

1 Dec 20141 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Thank you to everyone who entered our ‘Jet Set’ competition last week.   I know that Paul who runs boardgameguru.co.uk was very impressed by the large number of entries. The six winners .....

Thank you to everyone who entered our ‘Jet Set’ competition last week.   I know that Paul who .....

1 Dec 20141 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

Iberia Plus and The Economist have brought back a special offer for taking out a subscription.  This time it is 50% more generous than usual. As you can see at this link, you can earn 12,000 .....

Iberia Plus and The Economist have brought back a special offer for taking out a subscription.  This time .....

30 Nov 201430 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 104 comments

Just a quick heads up that, from next Tuesday, we will be running a fantastic competition in association with The Langham London hotel. You may remember that I reviewed The Langham London back in May .....

Just a quick heads up that, from next Tuesday, we will be running a fantastic competition in association with .....

30 Nov 201430 November 2014 by Rob Burgess

If you are still looking for a suitable Christmas gift for a cocktail-loving friend or relative, help is at hand. Introducing the ‘Carry On Cocktail Kit‘. Selling for $24, it contains .....

If you are still looking for a suitable Christmas gift for a cocktail-loving friend or relative, help is at .....

30 Nov 201430 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments