Emirates, you may not know, has its own online shopping mall. This is similar to the British Airways eStore or Virgin Atlantic’s Shops Away. You can find it here. Until 31st December, there is a .....

Emirates, you may not know, has its own online shopping mall. This is similar to the British Airways eStore or .....

15 Dec 202215 December 2022 by Rob Burgess

Eurostar has launched a discount promotion for Earth Day. You can save 10% on bookings in Standard and Standard Premier using code EARTH2023. The small print is minimal: This is a genuine saving. I .....

Eurostar has launched a discount promotion for Earth Day. You can save 10% on bookings in Standard and .....

21 Apr 202321 April 2023 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

Despite London City Airport publicising its move to an entire suite of ‘next generation’ security scanners by April 2023, it has been pipped for first place. Teesside International Airport .....

Despite London City Airport publicising its move to an entire suite of ‘next generation’ security .....

13 Jan 202313 January 2023 by Rob Burgess • 80 comments

Airlines, led by Jet2 in the UK, have had huge success in launching integrated package holiday operations. There are a number of reasons why these businesses work well: Turkish Airlines Holidays .....

Airlines, led by Jet2 in the UK, have had huge success in launching integrated package holiday operations. .....

2 Mar 20252 March 2025 by Rob Burgess

Aer Lingus has launched a sale on its direct routes from Manchester to the US: You can get £200 off Business Class transatlantic fares departing from Manchester. You can also get £100 off Economy .....

Aer Lingus has launched a sale on its direct routes from Manchester to the US: You can get £200 off Business .....

12 Mar 202412 March 2024 by Rob Burgess

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2025. You can register here. It is particularly attractive because you will earn double elite night credits on qualifying stays, as well as 1,000 .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2025. You can register here. It is particularly .....

29 Jan 202529 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

For the last two months, Marriott Bonvoy has been running a bonus promotion. It ends on 28th April but registration closes TODAY, 14th April. I am re-running this article in case you may be having a .....

For the last two months, Marriott Bonvoy has been running a bonus promotion. It ends on 28th April but .....

14 Apr 202514 April 2025 by Rob Burgess

This is the second part of the updated article we began 10 days ago, discussing the best ways to ‘zero out’ loyalty card accounts which you want to abandon.  You need to remember that .....

This is the second part of the updated article we began 10 days ago, discussing the best ways to ‘zero .....

1 Jul 20251 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

This is our review of The Hoxton Southwark hotel in London. One of the trendiest hotel brands to emerge in London over the past two decades, The Hoxton is going global with new openings almost every .....

This is our review of The Hoxton Southwark hotel in London. One of the trendiest hotel brands to emerge in .....

17 Aug 202417 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 35 comments

On 1st April 2023, Air Passenger Duty (APD) will rise for all passengers on flights departing a UK airport. This is an increase announced by Rishi Sunak, back when he was chancellor in October 2021, .....

On 1st April 2023, Air Passenger Duty (APD) will rise for all passengers on flights departing a UK airport. .....

17 Mar 202317 March 2023 by Rhys Jones

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up here to receive this free .....

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest .....

1 Apr 20241 April 2024 by Rob Burgess

Strange things are happening with Aer Lingus Avios redemptions, and not in a good way. It appears that Aer Lingus is now blocking Avios redemptions made within 60 days of the date of travel. This .....

Strange things are happening with Aer Lingus Avios redemptions, and not in a good way. It appears that Aer .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

Back in 2020, Nectar launched its own hotel booking site, which you can find at hotels.nectar.com. You may recognise it as a white label version of Rocketmiles, which is itself part of Agoda, which is .....

Back in 2020, Nectar launched its own hotel booking site, which you can find at hotels.nectar.com. You may .....

22 Jul 202422 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

The partnership between Qatar Airways and Avios is the gift that keeps on giving. Because you can transfer your Avios from British Airways Club to Qatar Airways Privilege Club (at 1:1, instantly, for .....

The partnership between Qatar Airways and Avios is the gift that keeps on giving. Because you can transfer .....

5 Apr 20255 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments