American Express has cut the cashback rate on its two Platinum cashback credit cards. The new rate comes in today for new applications. If you currently hold the Platinum Cashback or Platinum Cashback .....

American Express has cut the cashback rate on its two Platinum cashback credit cards. The new rate comes in .....

5 May 20215 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

News in brief: Save £100 on easyJet Holidays easyJet Holidays is offering a rare discount. You can save £100 off a booking for £1,000+ made by Sunday 16th May. Travel must be completed by 31st .....

News in brief: Save £100 on easyJet Holidays easyJet Holidays is offering a rare discount. You can save £100 .....

5 May 20215 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Europcar is a major player on the car rental scene in Europe (the company is based in France) although it has a lower profile than the big boys, Hertz and Avis Budget. Europcar joined Nectar three .....

Europcar is a major player on the car rental scene in Europe (the company is based in France) although it has .....

5 May 20215 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Hilton has extended its ‘Frontline Thanks’ offer until the end of 2021. ‘Frontline Thanks’ allows workers in various sectors to get a 25% discount on Hilton bookings. The .....

Hilton has extended its ‘Frontline Thanks’ offer until the end of 2021. ‘Frontline .....

4 May 20214 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

The Civil Aviation Authority has, after a public backlash, rejected a claim by Heathrow Airport for £2.6 billion to compensate it for the losses it has incurred during coronavirus. The money would be .....

The Civil Aviation Authority has, after a public backlash, rejected a claim by Heathrow Airport for £2.6 .....

4 May 20214 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

If you have a Curve Card sitting in a drawer, you may want to dig it out again. Curve has launched a new cashback rewards programme. This allows you to earn cashback, credited to the ‘Curve .....

If you have a Curve Card sitting in a drawer, you may want to dig it out again. Curve has launched a new .....

3 May 20213 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 126 comments

It was announced last week that British Airways is closing all of the Elemis spas in its lounges – read the full story here. It reminded me that Virgin Atlantic used to have a hot tub in the .....

It was announced last week that British Airways is closing all of the Elemis spas in its lounges – read .....

3 May 20213 May 2021 by Rob Burgess

We ran a long article last week on how to earn and spend Avios on Vueling, IAG’s low cost European carrier. If you live near Newcastle or Belfast, you will soon have an opportunity to try out .....

We ran a long article last week on how to earn and spend Avios on Vueling, IAG’s low cost European .....

3 May 20213 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

In the hope, if not the expectation, that we will see a return to some international travel during May, we have decided to revive this ‘last chance’ feature.  It ran every two weeks for a .....

In the hope, if not the expectation, that we will see a return to some international travel during May, we .....

3 May 20213 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

IHG Rewards has launched its Summer promotion and you can register now via this link. Use code 51408 if requested. It could be very lucrative if you have some high value IHG stays coming up over the .....

IHG Rewards has launched its Summer promotion and you can register now via this link. Use code 51408 if .....

2 May 20212 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

This is our review of the Residence Inn hotel in Edinburgh. What should you expect from Marriott’s Residence Inn brand? With Scotland re-opening its borders to English tourists and the restart .....

This is our review of the Residence Inn hotel in Edinburgh. What should you expect from Marriott’s .....

2 May 20212 May 2021 by Rhys Jones • 11 comments

This is Part 2 of our review of Marriott’s Residence Inn extended stay hotel in Edinburgh. Part 1 of our Residence Inn Edinburgh review is here. The hotel website is here if you want to learn .....

This is Part 2 of our review of Marriott’s Residence Inn extended stay hotel in Edinburgh. Part 1 of our .....

2 May 20212 May 2021 by Rhys Jones • 51 comments

News in brief: Best Western launches a 3-4-2 hotel sale Best Western UK has brought back its popular 3-4-2 sale with one night being free on every three night booking. The deal runs until 16th May and .....

News in brief: Best Western launches a 3-4-2 hotel sale Best Western UK has brought back its popular 3-4-2 .....

2 May 20212 May 2021 by Rob Burgess

If you are planning to redeem airline miles for Emirates First Class, it looks like Emirates Skywards will soon be your only option. Emirates appears to be moving towards a Lufthansa-style model, .....

If you are planning to redeem airline miles for Emirates First Class, it looks like Emirates Skywards will .....

2 May 20212 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments