Today, Heathrow (re-)submits its proposed masterplan for the third runway to the Government. As everyone will know, this has been an on-again off-again saga for …. well, decades. Most recently, .....

Today, Heathrow (re-)submits its proposed masterplan for the third runway to the Government. As everyone will .....

1 Aug 20251 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • 193 comments

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty scheme for Kempinksi, NH, Anantara, Corinthia and 40 other hotel chains, is launching a generous ‘double DISCOVERY Dollars’ promotion. For stays booked and .....

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty scheme for Kempinksi, NH, Anantara, Corinthia and 40 other hotel chains, is .....

1 Aug 20251 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • Leave a comment

When it comes to flights to the UK, and particularly London, Qatar Airways appears to be insatiable. Last year, it launched its eight daily flight to Heathrow. This winter, it says it will have up to .....

When it comes to flights to the UK, and particularly London, Qatar Airways appears to be insatiable. Last .....

1 Aug 20251 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • 52 comments

Here is a full list of the articles we published in July 2025.  Click through to read them in full: WOW: Spend Christmas in Cape Town with a new ‘Avios only’ BA flight Get 100 free Avios from .....

Here is a full list of the articles we published in July 2025.  Click through to read them in full: WOW: .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by HfP team • Leave a comment

Well, this is quite impressive. British Airways has launched a new ‘Avios only’ flight. This is a flight where EVERY seat in EVERY cabin is bookable for Avios. Frankly, it’s a .....

Well, this is quite impressive. British Airways has launched a new ‘Avios only’ flight. This is a .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 106 comments

Wanda is a new travel insurance brand launched by Avios. The USP is that it will refund your Avios if you need to cancel your trip, which is something people believe can be a struggle with standard .....

Wanda is a new travel insurance brand launched by Avios. The USP is that it will refund your Avios if you need .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

The mystery of easyJet and the termination of Flight Club deepens. A month ago, we reported that easyJet had emailed members of its semi-secret loyalty programme called ‘Flight Club’ to .....

The mystery of easyJet and the termination of Flight Club deepens. A month ago, we reported that easyJet had .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

News in brief: Lloyds Bank improves the 0% FX benefit on its World Elite Mastercard As we reviewed here, the Lloyds Bank World Elite Mastercard is, in our view, a contender for wallet space thanks to .....

News in brief: Lloyds Bank improves the 0% FX benefit on its World Elite Mastercard As we reviewed here, the .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

For the last few weeks, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has been running a cashback offer with American Express. The offer was meant to end on 15th August but has now been extended to 5th September. .....

For the last few weeks, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has been running a cashback offer with American .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

Good news! After a successful trial last year, American Express has brought back airport lounge pre-booking to allow you to make the most of your Priority Pass benefit. Effective immediately, holders .....

Good news! After a successful trial last year, American Express has brought back airport lounge pre-booking to .....

30 Jul 202530 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 195 comments

In the absence of a global promotion, World of Hyatt is offering some members targetted offers. The three versions I have seen discussed are: I got the first one – my wife, on the other hand, .....

In the absence of a global promotion, World of Hyatt is offering some members targetted offers. The three .....

30 Jul 202530 July 2025 by Rob Burgess

We’ve known for some time that SWISS will be getting the same new business class cabins that Lufthansa has been rolling out since last year under the moniker ‘Allegris.’ These .....

We’ve known for some time that SWISS will be getting the same new business class cabins that Lufthansa .....

30 Jul 202530 July 2025 by Rhys Jones • 9 comments

As anyone who read my University Arms hotel review will know, I was in Cambridge recently to ferry my son to a summer school. Whilst there are a number of rail options to Cambridge, we ended up on a .....

As anyone who read my University Arms hotel review will know, I was in Cambridge recently to ferry my son to a .....

30 Jul 202530 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 64 comments

What is the best Avios credit card for you? In this article I want to look at your options for earning Avios points from a UK credit card, and explain my preferred choices. There are nine UK credit .....

What is the best Avios credit card for you? In this article I want to look at your options for earning Avios .....

29 Jul 202529 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments