This is our review of China Airlines’ premium economy cabin from Taipei to London. On my return from Taipei I was booked into the increasingly popular premium economy cabin on China Airlines. .....

This is our review of China Airlines’ premium economy cabin from Taipei to London. On my return from .....

29 Oct 202429 October 2024 by Rhys Jones • 34 comments

Cornwall Newquay Airport has been through a lot of ups and downs in recent years in terms of airlines opening and closing routes, especially on the Government subsidised route to London. The situation .....

Cornwall Newquay Airport has been through a lot of ups and downs in recent years in terms of airlines opening .....

5 Nov 20225 November 2022 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

Welcome to The Travel Brief, 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 .....

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....

12 Aug 202412 August 2024 by Rob Burgess

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? With Hyatt just launching a new British Airways American Express offer of 3,000 Avios for a £300 Hyatt spend at selected hotels, I thought it was worth .....

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? With Hyatt just launching a new British Airways American Express .....

1 Jan 20241 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

A regular question I receive from readers is about ‘convertible’ points.  There is a psychological desire to move, say, your American Express Membership Rewards points to Avios as .....

A regular question I receive from readers is about ‘convertible’ points.  There is a .....

14 Jun 202514 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 19 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

A month ago Rhys sat down with Rami El-Dahshan, the new CEO of No1 Lounges, to chat about his plans – see here. By coincidence I had agreed to have a similar chat with Bora Isbulan, the Deputy .....

A month ago Rhys sat down with Rami El-Dahshan, the new CEO of No1 Lounges, to chat about his plans – .....

3 Mar 20253 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has overruled Labour-run Newham council to partially approve London City Airport’s expansion plans. The Government will allow the airport to increase annual .....

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has overruled Labour-run Newham council to partially approve London City .....

21 Aug 202421 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 45 comments

How can you earn Avios points for free? It’s certainly an attractive idea – picking up free Avios which you can use for flights, hotels or car hire, or even wine! However, don’t be .....

How can you earn Avios points for free? It’s certainly an attractive idea – picking up free Avios .....

15 Feb 202515 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

Just under two months ago, Japan Airlines launched its brand new A350-1000 aircraft to London, operating one of its daily flights every other day. The new aircraft arrived with brand new seats in all .....

Just under two months ago, Japan Airlines launched its brand new A350-1000 aircraft to London, operating one .....

20 Dec 202420 December 2024 by Rhys Jones

Malaysia Airlines has launched a valuable new offer for HfP readers that sign up and book via their MHbiz PRO portal, which is designed for SMEs. Starting from today and available until 30th November .....

Malaysia Airlines has launched a valuable new offer for HfP readers that sign up and book via their MHbiz PRO .....

12 Sep 202312 September 2023 by Sinead Archer • 10 comments

You may have forgotten that Groupon exists but it is still alive and kicking and has some decent travel offers on it. The home page for Groupon's travel deals is here. Let's look at some examples:

You may have forgotten that Groupon exists but it is still alive and kicking and has some decent travel offers .....

9 Aug 20249 August 2024 by HfP Partner Content • 31 comments

I spent two days in Brussels recently as the guest of Global Hotel Alliance, attending their annual meeting of brand CEOs. I managed to sit down with the CEO of Global Hotel Alliance itself, Chris .....

I spent two days in Brussels recently as the guest of Global Hotel Alliance, attending their annual meeting of .....

7 Jul 20257 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Global Hotel Alliance, and its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, has been pushing its way onto our radar over the last couple of years. This is down to three things: There are also regular American .....

Global Hotel Alliance, and its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, has been pushing its way onto our radar over .....

7 Jul 20247 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments