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A few years ago, Finnair caused a splash when it unveiled its new AirLounge business class seating. The airline had decided to take a punt on a new type of seat that ditched the electronic recline .....
A few years ago, Finnair caused a splash when it unveiled its new AirLounge business class seating. The .....
30 Jun 202530 June 2025 • 46 comments
A new wave of Avios devaluations has been unveiled for selected partner airlines. Intriguingly, this is the second change in seven months for American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Clearly the first .....
A new wave of Avios devaluations has been unveiled for selected partner airlines. Intriguingly, this is the .....
15 Jul 202415 July 2024 • 82 comments
In an unsurprising move, we believe that British Airways has decided to roll back its much-maligned brunch service. Our source believes that it will end in February. There is already some respite this .....
In an unsurprising move, we believe that British Airways has decided to roll back its much-maligned brunch .....
14 Dec 202414 December 2024 • 141 comments
Whilst it disappeared for a year or so during the pandemic, Hilton has an attractive discount code for UK residents who work in the public sector. If you work in a qualifying role then you .....
Whilst it disappeared for a year or so during the pandemic, Hilton has an attractive discount .....
19 Sep 202319 September 2023 • 53 comments
As we reminded you on Friday, from 1st November 2024 you will need to spend £15,000 per year to receive a 2-4-1 companion voucher on either of the British Airways American Express credit cards. .....
As we reminded you on Friday, from 1st November 2024 you will need to spend £15,000 per year to receive a .....
13 Oct 202413 October 2024 • 72 comments
I was on LinkedIn last week when a post appeared asking if I owned a restaurant – and if I did, was I interested in joining the Amex Dining 10% cashback programme? I clicked the link and it took .....
I was on LinkedIn last week when a post appeared asking if I owned a restaurant – and if I did, was I .....
22 Dec 202422 December 2024 • 78 comments
Last year, Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency. This wasn’t as big a deal as Qatar Airways adopting Avios, because there weren’t many things you could do with a Finnair Plus .....
Last year, Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency. This wasn’t as big a deal as Qatar Airways .....
12 Sep 202512 September 2025 • Leave a comment
IHG has added another new hotel brand – but this time it is an established one. To be fair, with just 20 brands, IHG is being positively restrained compared with Accor (40+) or Marriott’s .....
IHG has added another new hotel brand – but this time it is an established one. To be fair, with just 20 .....
19 Feb 202519 February 2025 • 64 comments
This month, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport, so we thought it was a good time to highlight how easy it is to fly from the airport and where you can go. .....
This month, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport, so we thought it was a .....
10 Nov 202410 November 2024 • 35 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 • 76 comments
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are planning your credit card strategy for 2025, this article will help you decide which cards .....
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are .....
18 Sep 202418 September 2024 • 28 comments
Last week, Airbus and Malaysia Airlines invited me to Toulouse to visit the final assembly line and see their first A330neo coming together. Malaysia Airlines has 20 A330neos on order, with the first .....
Last week, Airbus and Malaysia Airlines invited me to Toulouse to visit the final assembly line and see their .....
3 Jun 20243 June 2024 • 61 comments
News in brief: TopCashback is ending conversions into Avios TopCashback is ending its relationship with Avios at the end of the year. TCB, website here, effectively allowed you to buy Avios at 0.95p .....
News in brief: TopCashback is ending conversions into Avios TopCashback is ending its relationship with Avios .....
18 Oct 202318 October 2023 • 33 comments
Clearly assuming that no-one would be around on a Wednesday in mid-July (and indeed I was in the middle of nowhere in the Lake District, and Rhys was in The Seychelles checking out Hilton properties), .....
Clearly assuming that no-one would be around on a Wednesday in mid-July (and indeed I was in the middle of .....
18 Jul 202418 July 2024 • 224 comments
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