If you are in need of socks, or if you have a very small number of Virgin Points sitting dormant in an account you oversee, help is at hand. EDIT: sorry, the socks are now sole-d out When Virgin .....

If you are in need of socks, or if you have a very small number of Virgin Points sitting dormant in an account .....

30 Apr 202130 April 2021 by Rob Burgess

Three weeks ago, we covered Virgin Voyages, the brand new cruise company launched by Virgin Group, and its series of UK-only staycation cruises this August. Virgin Red had cabins available for booking .....

Three weeks ago, we covered Virgin Voyages, the brand new cruise company launched by Virgin Group, and its .....

30 Apr 202130 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

The Civil Aviation Authority has opened an industry-wide consultation on changes to the current ATOL (Air Travel Organiser’s Licence) regulatory system. The pandemic has brought one of the more .....

The Civil Aviation Authority has opened an industry-wide consultation on changes to the current ATOL (Air .....

30 Apr 202130 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 66 comments

TAP Air Portugal has launched a week-long Business Class sale. There are some excellent deals, with some of the lowest pricing I have ever seen to North America.  There are also good prices to .....

TAP Air Portugal has launched a week-long Business Class sale. There are some excellent deals, with some of .....

29 Apr 202129 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 78 comments

Back in November 2019, IAG, the parent company of British Airways, announced the acquisition of Air Europa for €1bn. Air Europa is the 3rd biggest airline in Spain.  The acquisition, according to .....

Back in November 2019, IAG, the parent company of British Airways, announced the acquisition of Air Europa for .....

29 Apr 202129 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

All Dixons Travel branches in UK airports are to close. The announcement was made this morning by parent company Dixons Carphone. The closure was blamed on the ban on tax free airport shopping, which .....

All Dixons Travel branches in UK airports are to close. The announcement was made this morning by parent .....

28 Apr 202128 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 127 comments

The Platinum Card from American Express offers an exceptionally high sign-up bonus (30,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert to 30,000 Avios) and offers some great benefits. It also comes with .....

The Platinum Card from American Express offers an exceptionally high sign-up bonus (30,000 Membership Rewards .....

28 Apr 202128 April 2021 by Rob Burgess

The ‘new’ Flybe looks like it will be heading to London Heathrow Airport, as the rescued airline picks up 86 weekly slots from British Airways. These will be used for: 25 flights per week .....

The ‘new’ Flybe looks like it will be heading to London Heathrow Airport, as the rescued airline .....

28 Apr 202128 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Friday is your last day to take part in the sale that Virgin Atlantic is running when you buy points. The maximum bonus is 50% for anyone who purchases 100,000+ points.  It is VERY rare for .....

Friday is your last day to take part in the sale that Virgin Atlantic is running when you buy points. The .....

28 Apr 202128 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

British Airways has announced four new European routes this morning. All are bookable now with Avios, so if you want to take advantage of the guaranteed Avios availability you may want to jump in. The .....

British Airways has announced four new European routes this morning. All are bookable now with Avios, so if .....

27 Apr 202127 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

British Airways has confirmed that it will not be re-opening the Elemis spas in its airport lounges. The spas have been closed for the last year but there was no sign that the airline would be .....

British Airways has confirmed that it will not be re-opening the Elemis spas in its airport lounges. The spas .....

27 Apr 202127 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

American Express Travel has launched a new cashback credit promotion. When this offer has run in the past there have often been two versions: £50 back on a £200 spend £200 back on a £600 spend .....

American Express Travel has launched a new cashback credit promotion. When this offer has run in the past .....

27 Apr 202127 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

Historically, Windsor has not been a great place to live if you are not an aviation fan. Aircraft will pass over your house on a very regular basis and at a relatively low altitude, with the final .....

Historically, Windsor has not been a great place to live if you are not an aviation fan. Aircraft will pass .....

27 Apr 202127 April 2021 by Rob Burgess

Teesside International Airport, which is currently in the middle of a major redevelopment programme, has dropped its unpopular £6 ‘facility fee’. This was, effectively, an additional .....

Teesside International Airport, which is currently in the middle of a major redevelopment programme, has .....

27 Apr 202127 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments