This is our review of the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht hotel, part of the Hyatt chain. After two nights at the W Amsterdam hotel (review here) it was time to try something different and head to the .....

This is our review of the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht hotel, part of the Hyatt chain. After two nights at .....

12 May 202212 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 43 comments

The European Union Aviation & Safety Agency has published new guidance today recommending that EU members remove requirements for face masks on aircraft from next Monday. You can see the full .....

The European Union Aviation & Safety Agency has published new guidance today recommending that EU members .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

There is great news for anyone planning a trip to or around Australia, with the announcement that Virgin Australia will become an Avios partner. The arrangement will kick in from later this year, .....

There is great news for anyone planning a trip to or around Australia, with the announcement that Virgin .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

GLH, the Singapore-based hotel group behind Guoman, Thisle, Amba and The Clermont, has almost finished its game of musical chairs with its London hotel brands. The Amba Hotels name has been retired. .....

GLH, the Singapore-based hotel group behind Guoman, Thisle, Amba and The Clermont, has almost finished its .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

One of the biggest perks of being a UK-based member of Hilton Honors is the ability to benefit from Hilton’s sponsorship of the McLaren Formula 1 team. There are numerous McLaren events .....

One of the biggest perks of being a UK-based member of Hilton Honors is the ability to benefit from .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

The two remaining rail franchises that still offer Nectar points – TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast – are leaving the scheme at the end of May. Both franchises offered 2 Nectar .....

The two remaining rail franchises that still offer Nectar points – TransPennine Express and Avanti West .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

For two years now, SeatSpy has been a convenient way of finding reward seat availability on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. It is by far the easiest way of seeing Avios and Virgin Points reward .....

For two years now, SeatSpy has been a convenient way of finding reward seat availability on British Airways .....

11 May 202211 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? It has been a while since we did a dedicated article on Hyatt Prive and – as the most generous American Express hotel cashback deal this Summer comes .....

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? It has been a while since we did a dedicated article on Hyatt Prive .....

10 May 202210 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

You have probably read in the press about the opening of Crossrail / Elizabeth Line, which is now planned for 24th May. Unless you want to go to Bond Street, which won’t open until later in the .....

You have probably read in the press about the opening of Crossrail / Elizabeth Line, which is now planned for .....

10 May 202210 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

Until 10th June, you can buy IHG One Rewards – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc scheme – points with a bonus of 80%. The page to buy points is here. The bonus kicks .....

Until 10th June, you can buy IHG One Rewards – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc .....

10 May 202210 May 2022 by Rob Burgess

Whilst it doesn’t earn miles or points, we have occasionally mentioned the John Lewis / Waitrose Partnership Card in the past. Until the launch of the new Barclaycard Avios credit cards, the .....

Whilst it doesn’t earn miles or points, we have occasionally mentioned the John Lewis / Waitrose .....

10 May 202210 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

Nectar Hotels is currently offering a generous booking bonus if you use it for your next hotel booking – but you only have a couple of days left to take part. As we outlined in this article here, .....

Nectar Hotels is currently offering a generous booking bonus if you use it for your next hotel booking – but .....

10 May 202210 May 2022 by Sinead Archer • 19 comments

As you can see from the picture below, the Hilton Garden Inn hotel at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester occupies a unique position. Many of the rooms directly overlook the pitch. This allows .....

As you can see from the picture below, the Hilton Garden Inn hotel at Old Trafford cricket ground in .....

9 May 20229 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

As we covered recently, the taxes and charges added to many premium cabin Avios redemptions have shot up in recent weeks. Given that BA is still running a sub-standard service in Club World due to .....

As we covered recently, the taxes and charges added to many premium cabin Avios redemptions have shot up in .....

9 May 20229 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 75 comments