LNER, the East Coast rail franchise holder, is launching a new loyalty programme – ‘LNER Perks’. This is not wholly unexpected. LNER dropped out of Nectar back in August and as we .....

LNER, the East Coast rail franchise holder, is launching a new loyalty programme – ‘LNER .....

2 Nov 20202 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic’s 51% shareholder, has been leading the way in attempting to wean the world off frequent flyer schemes. A number of years ago it stopped publishing redemption .....

Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic’s 51% shareholder, has been leading the way in attempting to wean the .....

2 Nov 20202 November 2020 by Rob Burgess

Amazon Music Unlimited is offering a 3-month free trial for a limited period as long as you sign up via this link. This gives you full access to the Amazon Music Unlimited library of 50 million .....

Amazon Music Unlimited is offering a 3-month free trial for a limited period as long as you sign up via .....

2 Nov 20202 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

A BA staffer sent us a couple of pictures of a British Airways Boeing 777-200 which has been converted for cargo use. First Class remains in place but all other seating has been removed. When empty, .....

A BA staffer sent us a couple of pictures of a British Airways Boeing 777-200 which has been converted for .....

2 Nov 20202 November 2020 by Rob Burgess

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is of a £10,000 suite at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard, London. Due to a continued strong response from readers, we are running another batch of ‘My .....

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is of a £10,000 suite at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard, London. .....

2 Nov 20202 November 2020 by Anika Burnett • 33 comments

Here is one of those odd little quirks that few people know about. It may be that you have a small number of Lufthansa Miles & More miles languishing.  Unlike British Airways, there is very .....

Here is one of those odd little quirks that few people know about. It may be that you have a small number of .....

1 Nov 20201 November 2020 by Rob Burgess

If you have some Radisson Rewards points, you may be wondering if it is worth transferring them to Avios or other frequent flyer miles. The answer, in this case, is ‘No’. Some hotel .....

If you have some Radisson Rewards points, you may be wondering if it is worth transferring them to Avios or .....

1 Nov 20201 November 2020 by Rob Burgess

Most American Express Platinum cardholders currently have a very generous offer of £400 cashback on £400 of spending at selected Marriott hotels. In theory, the deal is probably meant to be used in .....

Most American Express Platinum cardholders currently have a very generous offer of £400 cashback on £400 of .....

1 Nov 20201 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 86 comments

As we covered a few weeks ago, British Airways has retired the ex-BMI Airbus A321 fleet which flew many mid-haul routes. These were short-haul aircraft which still had flat beds in business class and .....

As we covered a few weeks ago, British Airways has retired the ex-BMI Airbus A321 fleet which flew many .....

1 Nov 20201 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has launched three new hotel packages, catering to those who want to work at home, away from home. The new offering is tailored towards anyone who wants (or needs) to work from a .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched three new hotel packages, catering to those who want to work at home, away from .....

1 Nov 20201 November 2020 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments

Here is a full list of the articles we published in October 2020.  Click through to read them in full: UK Government to ban international travel and domestic hotel stays ‘except for work’ .....

Here is a full list of the articles we published in October 2020.  Click through to read them in full: UK .....

31 Oct 202031 October 2020 by HfP team

Whilst not mentioned in Boris Johnson’s televised press conference this evening, major media outlets have been briefed that the formal legislation to be presented to Parliament this week will .....

Whilst not mentioned in Boris Johnson’s televised press conference this evening, major media outlets .....

31 Oct 202031 October 2020 by Rob Burgess • 466 comments

What are the peak and off-peak dates for redeeming Avios points?  This article looks at the British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus peak and off-peak Avios calendars for 2021. Remember that these .....

What are the peak and off-peak dates for redeeming Avios points?  This article looks at the British .....

31 Oct 202031 October 2020 by Rhys Jones • 16 comments

IHG Rewards Club, the loyalty scheme for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc, has now made the first batch of ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ luxury hotel redemptions available to book following a short .....

IHG Rewards Club, the loyalty scheme for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc, has now made the first batch of .....

31 Oct 202031 October 2020 by Rob Burgess