Although British Airways has pulled out of non-domestic flights from regional airports in the UK, you can still find a select number of holiday routes operated by British Airways subsidiary CityFlyer. .....

Although British Airways has pulled out of non-domestic flights from regional airports in the UK, you can .....

28 Feb 202028 February 2020 by Rhys Jones • 52 comments

IAG has announced the new CEO of IAG Loyalty, which is what Avios Group is now called. As we covered before Christmas, Andrew Crawley resigned unexpectedly to become Chief Commercial Officer of .....

IAG has announced the new CEO of IAG Loyalty, which is what Avios Group is now called. As we covered before .....

28 Feb 202028 February 2020 by Rob Burgess

Heathrow Express has released a few pictures of its new rolling stock which after delays is now due for launch in the Summer. Despite their impeccable interiors, the existing Heathrow Express trains .....

Heathrow Express has released a few pictures of its new rolling stock which after delays is now due for launch .....

28 Feb 202028 February 2020 by Rob Burgess

If you haven’t forgotten about Simple Minds (see what I did there?), IHG Rewards Club has some good packages to see the band at The SSE Arena at Wembley on 17th April. Via the IHG Access .....

If you haven’t forgotten about Simple Minds (see what I did there?), IHG Rewards Club has some good .....

28 Feb 202028 February 2020 by Rob Burgess • 161 comments

British Airways made a major announcement yesterday on the removal of single use plastics from its aircraft. The airline has committed to trying to remove 700 tonnes annually of single-use plastics .....

British Airways made a major announcement yesterday on the removal of single use plastics from its aircraft. .....

27 Feb 202027 February 2020 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

Hilton Honors is offering up to 5,000 bonus points if you sign up as a new member. As you can see from this page, new Hilton Honors members will receive: 2,000 bonus points after your first stay .....

Hilton Honors is offering up to 5,000 bonus points if you sign up as a new member. As you can see from this .....

27 Feb 202027 February 2020 by Rob Burgess

Until 2nd March, Virgin Atlantic is offering an extra £29 saving on flights in its Economy Classic and Economy Delight cabins to all destinations. Full details are on the Virgin Atlantic website .....

Until 2nd March, Virgin Atlantic is offering an extra £29 saving on flights in its Economy Classic and .....

27 Feb 202027 February 2020 by Rob Burgess • 142 comments

In April 2018, Virgin Atlantic launched its two new Virgin Flying Club credit cards, issued by Virgin Money. They have proved hugely successful, with over 175,000 applications in the first 18 .....

In April 2018, Virgin Atlantic launched its two new Virgin Flying Club credit cards, issued by Virgin .....

27 Feb 202027 February 2020 by Rob Burgess • 71 comments

The Marriott Bonvoy American Express card launches today. And here it is: You can apply via the American Express website here. Of course, it isn’t a brand new product. It is a rebranding of the .....

The Marriott Bonvoy American Express card launches today. And here it is: You can apply via the American .....

26 Feb 202026 February 2020 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments

Most of the major hotel companies have told members who live in China and selected other parts of Asia that their status is safe for 2021.  They will not need to requalify this year. Shangri-La .....

Most of the major hotel companies have told members who live in China and selected other parts of Asia that .....

26 Feb 202026 February 2020 by Rhys Jones

The winners of Business Traveller’s annual Cellars in the Sky awards were announced on Monday.  Rob selflessly agreed to go along to test out the winning entries. The awards are a very well run .....

The winners of Business Traveller’s annual Cellars in the Sky awards were announced on Monday.  Rob .....

26 Feb 202026 February 2020 by Rhys Jones

Virgin Atlantic is launching a new route from Manchester to Delhi in October.  It will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays using an A330-200 aircraft, returning Tuesday, .....

Virgin Atlantic is launching a new route from Manchester to Delhi in October.  It will operate three times a .....

26 Feb 202026 February 2020 by Rhys Jones • 175 comments

Today I wanted to take a look at a regularly asked question – “Where can you fly using Virgin Atlantic miles?” This is especially pertinent as you can still – until mid-morning .....

Today I wanted to take a look at a regularly asked question – “Where can you fly using Virgin .....

26 Feb 202026 February 2020 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

British Airways has made some surprising changes to its coronavirus policies. Perhaps unfairly, I can’t help thinking that the airline is trying to avoid paying out refunds where it can help it. .....

British Airways has made some surprising changes to its coronavirus policies. Perhaps unfairly, I can’t .....

25 Feb 202025 February 2020 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments