Back in January, I wrote about the Al Wadi desert resort in Ral Al-Khaimah, a short drive from Dubai.  This is now a luxury The Ritz-Carlton resort, having been taken over from Banyan Tree. The .....

Back in January, I wrote about the Al Wadi desert resort in Ral Al-Khaimah, a short drive from Dubai.  This .....

21 Aug 201721 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

News in brief: Etihad closes the Six Senses Spa in its Heathrow lounge Etihad has announced that the Six Senses Spa in its lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 will close on 31st August.  This is very short .....

News in brief: Etihad closes the Six Senses Spa in its Heathrow lounge Etihad has announced that the Six .....

21 Aug 201721 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

No1 Lounges runs an excellent network of premium, ‘pay to enter’ airport lounges across the UK – see here for details. They were the pioneers in proving that passengers would pay if .....

No1 Lounges runs an excellent network of premium, ‘pay to enter’ airport lounges across the UK .....

20 Aug 201720 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

Last year I wrote an article on the different ways of finding a Heathrow Express discount.  Quite a few things have changed since then, though, so I thought it was worth an update. .....

Last year I wrote an article on the different ways of finding a Heathrow Express discount.  Quite a .....

20 Aug 201720 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Back in June, the free American Airlines ‘Amex and Visa double-pack’ was withdrawn from the market.  It was replaced by a new card.  Take a look: This happened because American Express .....

Back in June, the free American Airlines ‘Amex and Visa double-pack’ was withdrawn from the .....

20 Aug 201720 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

Those of you with long memories may remember the short lived “Avios Flight Finder” app.  This was an official app from Avios Group which was meant to be a quick way of checking reward .....

Those of you with long memories may remember the short lived “Avios Flight Finder” app.  This .....

19 Aug 201719 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 152 comments

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls together the different deals mentioned on our Top Avios Points Earning Offers, Top Hotel Bonus .....

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls .....

19 Aug 201719 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

The Jurys Rewards scheme received a revamp in 2015 with a new range of reward offers.  We thought it was time to take another look. The Jurys Inn chain received a boost four years ago when eight .....

The Jurys Rewards scheme received a revamp in 2015 with a new range of reward offers.  We thought it was time .....

19 Aug 201719 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Virgin Atlantic has launched a sale with decent deals in all classes. Until 20th September you can find reduced fares on flights to the US, Caribbean, Mexico, Cuba, Asia, Middle East and Africa. .....

Virgin Atlantic has launched a sale with decent deals in all classes. Until 20th September you can find .....

18 Aug 201718 August 2017 by Anika Burnett • 44 comments

This is my review of the Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK. You see all of the reviews here. After .....

This is my review of the Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4. This is part of our .....

18 Aug 201718 August 2017 by Anika Burnett • 29 comments

Most people are aware that – if you need airport parking whilst you are on holiday – it is often cheaper to book a nearby hotel which offers a ‘free parking’ package and stay .....

Most people are aware that – if you need airport parking whilst you are on holiday – it is often .....

18 Aug 201718 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

News in brief: Get 10% off Qatar Airways business class flights Qatar Airways has released a 10% discount code to selected partners, including HfP. Code UKPREMIUM will get you 10% off the base fare .....

News in brief: Get 10% off Qatar Airways business class flights Qatar Airways has released a 10% discount code .....

17 Aug 201717 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 130 comments

10 days ago I wrote about how Loganair and British Airways appeared to be playing a complex game of brinkmanship over a new codeshare agreement. Loganair operates flights to the Highlands and Islands .....

10 days ago I wrote about how Loganair and British Airways appeared to be playing a complex game of .....

17 Aug 201717 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

We get the occasional email from readers asking about the cheapest way to get to Gatwick Airport.  Learning how to get a discount on the Gatwick Express is totally different to saving money on .....

We get the occasional email from readers asking about the cheapest way to get to Gatwick Airport.  Learning .....

17 Aug 201717 August 2017 by Anika Burnett • 53 comments