HSBC Premier has launched a (targeted?) 25% bonus on points transfers to Avios. This is a little surprising, since in October 2016 they said that they were ending their annual 50% bonus promotion .....

HSBC Premier has launched a (targeted?) 25% bonus on points transfers to Avios. This is a little .....

4 Aug 20184 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

This is our review of the Aspire lounge at Belfast City Airport. We are still building our collection of UK airport lounges reviews.  Today we’re running reader Vasco’s review of the .....

This is our review of the Aspire lounge at Belfast City Airport. We are still building our collection of UK .....

4 Aug 20184 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 7 comments

Virgin Atlantic is re-running its generous deal with Avis, albeit that you don’t get quite as many miles as last time. If you book a car for 3+ days you will pick up 4,000 bonus Virgin Flying .....

Virgin Atlantic is re-running its generous deal with Avis, albeit that you don’t get quite as many .....

3 Aug 20183 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

LATAM, previous LAN, is a oneworld partner airline.  You can use Avios points to redeem for its flight from Madrid to Santiago, Chile, amongst other routes. It also has an impressive business .....

LATAM, previous LAN, is a oneworld partner airline.  You can use Avios points to redeem for its flight .....

3 Aug 20183 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

The Hyatt hotel group has taken a few knocks recently.  After Marriott acquired Starwood, it was the clear baby of the big international hotel groups.  A bodged shake-up of its loyalty scheme, .....

The Hyatt hotel group has taken a few knocks recently.  After Marriott acquired Starwood, it was the clear .....

3 Aug 20183 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 143 comments

This is my review of the new Hyatt Centric hotel in Madrid. I needed a hotel for two nights in Madrid last week. There is no stand-out option in the city and cash rates are relatively low at this time .....

This is my review of the new Hyatt Centric hotel in Madrid. I needed a hotel for two nights in Madrid last .....

3 Aug 20183 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

As we are a bit light on news now we’re into August, I am going to run over a few long-running miles-earning deals over the next few days which newer readers may not know about. If any of your .....

As we are a bit light on news now we’re into August, I am going to run over a few long-running .....

3 Aug 20183 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

Another batch of offers has launched on my American Express cards, and presumably on yours too.  To find these, you need to go to the ‘Offers’ section of EACH Amex card you hold, either .....

Another batch of offers has launched on my American Express cards, and presumably on yours too.  To find .....

2 Aug 20182 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

We recently wrote how the St Regis, Westin and W hotels at Al Habtoor City in Dubai were to be deflagged on 31st July. From yesterday, Hilton is now operating the hotels – although I doubt the .....

We recently wrote how the St Regis, Westin and W hotels at Al Habtoor City in Dubai were to be deflagged on .....

2 Aug 20182 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 166 comments

British Airways has launched a new range of champagnes for its Galleries First lounges and long-haul cabins.  The lounge champagnes were already in place last Wednesday when I flew to Madrid.  The .....

British Airways has launched a new range of champagnes for its Galleries First lounges and long-haul cabins.  .....

2 Aug 20182 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

In what could be a very promising luxury hotel option for Italy, Mandarin Oriental is taking over management of the CastaDiva Resort & Spa on Lake Como. The property will be rebranded as Mandarin .....

In what could be a very promising luxury hotel option for Italy, Mandarin Oriental is taking over management .....

2 Aug 20182 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

Last month British Airways launched ‘Dream Tickets’.  This is a new 2-4-1 promotion for First Class.  The opening offer was for Cape Town.  It was hugely successful, judging by the .....

Last month British Airways launched ‘Dream Tickets’.  This is a new 2-4-1 promotion for First .....

2 Aug 20182 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

If you’ve spent too much time in airport lounges, you might want to try something different next time you’re at Heathrow. How about a complimentary Heathrow Personal Shopper experience? .....

If you’ve spent too much time in airport lounges, you might want to try something different next time .....

1 Aug 20181 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 33 comments

The Avios-earning partnership with Kerzner International Resorts ended yesterday. This means that you can no longer collect Avios when you stay at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, Mazagan Beach & Golf .....

The Avios-earning partnership with Kerzner International Resorts ended yesterday. This means that you can no .....

1 Aug 20181 August 2018 by Rob Burgess