This is our review of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile hotel. There are a lot of things to like about the World of Hyatt loyalty programme (guaranteed room availability for points, modestly priced .....

This is our review of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile hotel. There are a lot of things to like about the World .....

25 Nov 202125 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

News in brief: Rumour of massive IHG bonus next week If you are an IHG Rewards member, you will have had a cryptic email about a big Cyber Monday promotion. The landing page is here but doesn’t .....

News in brief: Rumour of massive IHG bonus next week If you are an IHG Rewards member, you will have had a .....

25 Nov 202125 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

Radisson Hotels has launched its Cyber Sale this week and is offering up to 30% off eligible stays booked between now and 29th November. The discount is only available for weekend stays, but there’s .....

Radisson Hotels has launched its Cyber Sale this week and is offering up to 30% off eligible stays booked .....

25 Nov 202125 November 2021 by Sinead Archer • 10 comments

If you don’t have a child aged 10-16 then most of what I am about to write won’t make any sense to you. Feel free to move on! Marriott Bonvoy has just released tickets for its box at The .....

If you don’t have a child aged 10-16 then most of what I am about to write won’t make any sense to .....

24 Nov 202124 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

I’m delighted to say that Rhys has won ‘Best Newcomer To Business Travel Journalism‘ in the 2021 Business Travel Journalism Awards. The judges said that: ‘Rhys’ great .....

I’m delighted to say that Rhys has won ‘Best Newcomer To Business Travel Journalism‘ in the .....

24 Nov 202124 November 2021 by Rob Burgess

The Avios IT migration is 95% complete and you should now be able to log in to your account (unless your password includes an ‘&’ sign) and complete most tasks. Just don’t try .....

The Avios IT migration is 95% complete and you should now be able to log in to your account (unless your .....

24 Nov 202124 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 92 comments

This is our review of the Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport hotel. As part of a recent review of airport lounges I found myself staying overnight at Birmingham Airport, without any time to explore .....

This is our review of the Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport hotel. As part of a recent review of airport .....

24 Nov 202124 November 2021 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments

Nectar and eBay have released details of a very generous Black Friday offer. For one hour – between noon and 1pm on Friday – you will receive a crazy 50 Nectar points per £1 you spend. .....

Nectar and eBay have released details of a very generous Black Friday offer. For one hour – between noon .....

23 Nov 202123 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 86 comments

There are two interesting bits of corporate news which are worth knowing about: Virgin Atlantic in talks to raise a further £400 million Sky News, which has a good track record in breaking Virgin .....

There are two interesting bits of corporate news which are worth knowing about: Virgin Atlantic in talks to .....

23 Nov 202123 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

You can pick up some free points in Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty programme for Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, Mercure, Fairmont, Raffles, M Gallery and other brands, by signing up to their .....

You can pick up some free points in Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty programme for Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, .....

23 Nov 202123 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth? What is the best way to use American Express Membership Rewards points? I have written numerous articles before about using American Express .....

What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth? What is the best way to use American Express .....

22 Nov 202122 November 2021 by Rob Burgess

Black Friday is still a few days away but lots of brands have started early this year. We’ve decided to run an article every couple of days listing deals which are already live. Here is the .....

Black Friday is still a few days away but lots of brands have started early this year. We’ve decided to .....

22 Nov 202122 November 2021 by Rhys Jones • 10 comments

This is our review of the new, second Aspire lounge at Edinburgh Airport. It is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. For the past .....

This is our review of the new, second Aspire lounge at Edinburgh Airport. It is part of our series of reviews .....

22 Nov 202122 November 2021 by Rhys Jones • 8 comments

One upside from the current upgrades to Avios functionality on ba.com – should they ever be finished – is a change to how British Airways Household Accounts work. As of 12th November, you .....

One upside from the current upgrades to Avios functionality on ba.com – should they ever be finished .....

21 Nov 202121 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments