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This is our Black Friday flight and hotel deals round-up for 2024, based on offers that have been sent to us. There will clearly be a lot more out there, although the quality of deals has been getting .....
This is our Black Friday flight and hotel deals round-up for 2024, based on offers that have been sent to us. .....
29 Nov 202429 November 2024 • 62 comments
Qatar Airways has launched a new bonus Avios offer for Privilege Club members who book a cash flight this month. Details are here. You will receive: If you are travelling to Australia: You must: You .....
Qatar Airways has launched a new bonus Avios offer for Privilege Club members who book a cash flight this .....
6 Jul 20256 July 2025
In this introductory article, I’ve put together some key principles which should help you get a feel for how to maximise your Avios, airline miles and hotel loyalty points. The ultimate goal, at .....
In this introductory article, I’ve put together some key principles which should help you get a feel for .....
4 Jan 20254 January 2025 • 46 comments
The good news is that American Express has launched FOUR big sign up bonuses with one worth 120,000 Membership Rewards points (=120,000 Avios). The bad news is that four sign up bonuses in one day is .....
The good news is that American Express has launched FOUR big sign up bonuses with one worth 120,000 Membership .....
27 Aug 202527 August 2025 • 83 comments
This is our review of the Sofitel London Heathrow hotel at Terminal 5. There are some odd gaps in the HfP review coverage, which we blame on familiarity breeding contempt. We’ve not reviewed The .....
This is our review of the Sofitel London Heathrow hotel at Terminal 5. There are some odd gaps in the HfP .....
30 Jan 202330 January 2023 • 45 comments
Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion for anyone departing from the UK. You will receive: The key details are: It is implied that all passengers on the booking receive the bonus, and not just the .....
Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion for anyone departing from the UK. You will receive: The key details .....
19 May 202519 May 2025 • 7 comments
American Express has launched a new offer from the WorldHotels consortium. This is a global offer. Unlike many Amex cashback deals you are not restricted to hotels in Europe. If you haven’t .....
American Express has launched a new offer from the WorldHotels consortium. This is a global offer. Unlike many .....
18 Apr 202518 April 2025 • 33 comments
Hilton has launched its winter sale for hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get up to 20% off participating properties for weekend stays until 21st April 2025. You must .....
Hilton has launched its winter sale for hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get .....
27 Jan 202527 January 2025 • 7 comments
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are planning your credit card strategy for 2025, this article will help you decide which cards .....
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are .....
1 Jan 20251 January 2025 • 33 comments
As you may already have seen, Virgin Atlantic has announced some sweeping changes to the way Flying Club works, including a move to dynamic pricing for redemptions. If you haven’t already, you .....
As you may already have seen, Virgin Atlantic has announced some sweeping changes to the way Flying Club .....
1 Oct 20241 October 2024 • 174 comments
An intriguing American Express cashback offer launched yesterday with Virgin Atlantic. It’s intriguing because it goes against the usual structure of these offers, which tend to be ‘get .....
An intriguing American Express cashback offer launched yesterday with Virgin Atlantic. It’s intriguing .....
17 Sep 202417 September 2024 • 54 comments
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are planning your credit card strategy for 2025, this article will help you decide which cards .....
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are .....
18 Sep 202418 September 2024 • 28 comments
As we’ve covered a few times in recent months, Virgin Red has swapped its box at the AO Arena in Manchester for a box at The O2 in London. Tickets for every event at The O2 are now available for .....
As we’ve covered a few times in recent months, Virgin Red has swapped its box at the AO Arena in .....
14 Aug 202414 August 2024 • 36 comments
We receive many emails from people who struggle to make sense of the different cash vs Avios pricing options. I occasionally mention my ‘1p rule’ for getting my preferred option, and I .....
We receive many emails from people who struggle to make sense of the different cash vs Avios pricing options. .....
9 Jun 20259 June 2025 • 62 comments
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