Today was the day that Scandinavian airline SAS was to announce its new shareholders as it completed its financial restucturing. The belief in the market was that Scandinavian banks and institutions .....

Today was the day that Scandinavian airline SAS was to announce its new shareholders as it completed its .....

3 Oct 20233 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

Yes, you read that right. British Airways will restart direct flights between Billund and Dusseldorf from 4th November. There will be four flights per week between Monday and Friday. The reason for .....

Yes, you read that right. British Airways will restart direct flights between Billund and Dusseldorf from 4th .....

3 Oct 20233 October 2023 by Rob Burgess

If you are a member of Amazon Prime (although people have reported online that it works for non-Prime members too), you can currently take advantage of a generous gift card discount. This includes .....

If you are a member of Amazon Prime (although people have reported online that it works for non-Prime members .....

3 Oct 20233 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 71 comments

Qatar Airways has joined the American Express cashback party, adding to recent offers from Etihad and United Airlines. You will receive £300 cashback when you spend £2,000 with Qatar Airways by 6th .....

Qatar Airways has joined the American Express cashback party, adding to recent offers from Etihad and United .....

3 Oct 20233 October 2023 by Rob Burgess

If you’ve ever taken the Eurostar to Lille, you have probably seen the Crowne Plaza hotel which sits above the station. I’ve stayed here a couple of times – admittedly not for a .....

If you’ve ever taken the Eurostar to Lille, you have probably seen the Crowne Plaza hotel which sits .....

3 Oct 20233 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

Today I want to look at the benefits of the FREE Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for businesses. This includes sole traders, who are blocked from the Capital On Tap Avios-earning SME card. As .....

Today I want to look at the benefits of the FREE Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for businesses. This .....

3 Oct 20233 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Just over a month ago, British Airways replaced the free snacks it provides on short haul economy flights. Instead of a bag of pretzels or crisps, you now get a choice between banana bread or a .....

Just over a month ago, British Airways replaced the free snacks it provides on short haul economy flights. .....

2 Oct 20232 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 195 comments

This is our review of the Andaz Bali resort in Sanur. After a few days in Jakarta exploring the capital (see my The St Regis Jakarta review here) it was time to head to the beach …. and relax. .....

This is our review of the Andaz Bali resort in Sanur. After a few days in Jakarta exploring the capital (see .....

2 Oct 20232 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 65 comments

This article shows you how to reach the hotels around Heathrow Airport using the local bus network, rather than paying for the expensive Hotel Hoppa shuttle bus. As I have mentioned a few times on .....

This article shows you how to reach the hotels around Heathrow Airport using the local bus network, rather .....

2 Oct 20232 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. This newsletter is the successor to Malcolm Ginsberg’s Business .....

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest .....

2 Oct 20232 October 2023 by Rob Burgess

Trendy capsule hotel chain citizenM is offering a heavily discounted one year membership of mycitizenM+, its paid-for membership plan. See here. citizenM already has a free loyalty programme, .....

Trendy capsule hotel chain citizenM is offering a heavily discounted one year membership of mycitizenM+, its .....

1 Oct 20231 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

IHG has launched its latest sale which should combine nicely with the latest IHG One Rewards bonus points offer. The promotion is for “at least” 15% off the best flexible rate at hotels in .....

IHG has launched its latest sale which should combine nicely with the latest IHG One Rewards bonus points .....

1 Oct 20231 October 2023 by Rhys Jones

Things have been quiet in the past few months at Global Airlines, the UK airline start-up that wants to fly A380s between the UK and US. There is, however, a significant update. This week, Global .....

Things have been quiet in the past few months at Global Airlines, the UK airline start-up that wants to fly .....

1 Oct 20231 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 45 comments

Like many hotel groups, Marriott Bonvoy appears to have an addiction to launching new brands. Is it time for a weekly ‘hotel brands anonymous’ group? I think this one makes it 32. Accor .....

Like many hotel groups, Marriott Bonvoy appears to have an addiction to launching new brands. Is it time for a .....

1 Oct 20231 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments