It’s now three years since Aer Lingus started its direct services from Manchester to New York, Orlando and Barbados. Whilst very useful for Avios collectors in the north of England, these .....

It’s now three years since Aer Lingus started its direct services from Manchester to New York, Orlando .....

28 Mar 202428 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Emirates Skywards is one of those frequent flyer programmes which has a ‘no mercy’ policy on miles expiry. You need to use your miles within three years of earning them or they will .....

Emirates Skywards is one of those frequent flyer programmes which has a ‘no mercy’ policy on miles .....

27 Feb 202427 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

This is our review of the Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam, part of The Set Collection of independent hotels. After enjoying a night in the Hotel Cafe Royal in London I couldn’t say no when The .....

This is our review of the Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam, part of The Set Collection of independent hotels. .....

21 Jan 202421 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 32 comments

British Airways has announced a new partnership with Uber this morning. It isn’t live yet, but will be rolling out via an app update later this month. BA is promising 250 Avios just for .....

British Airways has announced a new partnership with Uber this morning. It isn’t live yet, but will be .....

7 Nov 20227 November 2022 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

For anyone looking for a route to Tokyo on Avios, and frustrated with the lack of availability via British Airways, a new option has emerged. Iberia will relaunch flights to Tokyo in October 2024. .....

For anyone looking for a route to Tokyo on Avios, and frustrated with the lack of availability via British .....

19 Dec 202319 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments

Back in late 2019, a very interesting new Hilton Honors redemption option appeared in New York – Conrad New York Midtown – after a substantial renovation. The history of Conrad New York .....

Back in late 2019, a very interesting new Hilton Honors redemption option appeared in New York – Conrad .....

19 Apr 202419 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Hilton Honors has just launched its new Spring and Summer promotion which is now open for registration – click here. To give Hilton credit, it is very straightforward with minimal small .....

Hilton Honors has just launched its new Spring and Summer promotion which is now open for registration .....

18 Apr 202418 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel Trends’ report for 2024. You can read the full report on the Expedia website here. The one .....

I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

When a new CEO takes the reigns they often re-evaluate their predecessor’s choices. Sometimes they continue on the same path and at other times they upend decisions. In the case of Badr Mohammed .....

When a new CEO takes the reigns they often re-evaluate their predecessor’s choices. Sometimes they .....

18 Mar 202418 March 2024 by Rhys Jones • 74 comments

News in brief: Wizz Air now accepts American Express After Loganair signed a deal with American Express, Wizz Air was apparently the last ‘major’ carrier flying internationally from the UK .....

News in brief: Wizz Air now accepts American Express After Loganair signed a deal with American Express, Wizz .....

28 Jun 202528 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

If you have any level of airline elite status, or mid tier or higher status with any major hotel group, you can now claim a full year of top-tier Radisson Rewards VIP hotel status. The match is .....

If you have any level of airline elite status, or mid tier or higher status with any major hotel group, you .....

18 Dec 202418 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 104 comments

Qatar Airways has launched an interesting new feature which allows you to earn additional Avios when you pay for a cash ticket via bank transfer. ‘Pay by Bank’ has become increasingly .....

Qatar Airways has launched an interesting new feature which allows you to earn additional Avios when you pay .....

17 Feb 202517 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 71 comments

Did you know that both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer a cooling off period for new bookings? Whilst it is not widely publicised, both airlines let you refund your booking – in full .....

Did you know that both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer a cooling off period for new bookings? Whilst .....

30 Aug 202430 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 56 comments

Virgin Atlantic is increasing flights to two of its most popular destinations: New York and Boston. Whilst it’s not quite as exciting as a brand new route (let’s be honest, no-one will be .....

Virgin Atlantic is increasing flights to two of its most popular destinations: New York and Boston. Whilst .....

15 Dec 202315 December 2023 by Rhys Jones