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This is our review of Air India’s new A350-900 from London to Delhi in business class. An airline in the middle of a five-year transformation is not one you expect to deliver a world-class .....
This is our review of Air India’s new A350-900 from London to Delhi in business class. An airline in the .....
15 Apr 202515 April 2025 • 156 comments
British Airways has launched its first ‘Avios only’ flight of the year. Every seat, in every cabin, on the Barbados flights on 15th February (out) and 22nd February (back) are bookable .....
British Airways has launched its first ‘Avios only’ flight of the year. Every seat, in every .....
11 Apr 202411 April 2024 • 75 comments
It’s been a while since we covered a new long-haul route launch from Iberia, so it is good to hear about flights to Orlando. Iberia will launch flights from Madrid to Orlando on 26th October and .....
It’s been a while since we covered a new long-haul route launch from Iberia, so it is good to hear about .....
26 Mar 202526 March 2025 • 33 comments
When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth loyalty programme to adopt Avios. The others are British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, .....
When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
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
We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few months at that point. However, most people seem to have forgotten because our forum (and .....
We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few .....
19 Jul 202319 July 2023 • 30 comments
After a four year hiatus, British Airways is finally bringing back two popular routes to the Far East – Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Both operated pre-covid and will return for the 2024 Winter .....
After a four year hiatus, British Airways is finally bringing back two popular routes to the Far East – .....
5 Mar 20245 March 2024 • 213 comments
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 • 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
Better late than never, Turkish Airlines has pulled back the curtain on its new Crystal business class seat. Originally due to be unveiled at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg in May, the seat was .....
Better late than never, Turkish Airlines has pulled back the curtain on its new Crystal business class seat. .....
25 Jul 202425 July 2024 • 30 comments
One of the most interesting Virgin Red redemptions, at least from our point of view, is the ability to books seats in the Virgin Red Room at the AO Arena in Manchester. The Virgin Red Room – .....
One of the most interesting Virgin Red redemptions, at least from our point of view, is the ability to books .....
12 Jul 202312 July 2023 • 17 comments
It is now 17 years ago that YOTEL brought its Japanese-inspired capsule hotel concept to Gatwick airport. Since then the chain has grown and developed into three different YOTEL brands: YOTELAIR, .....
It is now 17 years ago that YOTEL brought its Japanese-inspired capsule hotel concept to Gatwick airport. .....
16 Dec 202416 December 2024 • 7 comments
News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, is offering a 30% discount on adult entry. The deal also includes Club Aspire lounges, .....
News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, .....
9 Nov 20239 November 2023 • 15 comments
We often get asked about the differences between American Express Preferred Rewards Gold and The Platinum Card from American Express. In truth, virtually the only thing that Amex Gold and Amex .....
We often get asked about the differences between American Express Preferred Rewards Gold and The Platinum Card .....
19 Mar 202519 March 2025 • 34 comments
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