Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you could fly 15 of the SkyTeam alliance carriers by the end of 2024, you would receive 1 .....

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you .....

26 Jan 202526 January 2025 by HfP team • 137 comments

As spotted by Simple Flying, British Airways is bringing its long haul Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft to selected European flights this Spring. This is not the first time this has happened – during .....

As spotted by Simple Flying, British Airways is bringing its long haul Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft to selected .....

5 Feb 20235 February 2023 by Rhys Jones • 76 comments

United Airlines has announced that its service from Edinburgh to Washington DC is moving to (almost) year-round from ‘summer only’. Instead of ending on 25th October, flights will now .....

United Airlines has announced that its service from Edinburgh to Washington DC is moving to (almost) .....

26 Apr 202526 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

This is our review of the Canopy Paris Eiffel Tower hotel. Hilton is currently running its latest sale for hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get up to 20% .....

This is our review of the Canopy Paris Eiffel Tower hotel. Hilton is currently running its latest sale for .....

13 Jul 202413 July 2024 by Rhys Jones • 7 comments

When Etihad Guest overhauled its programme this year (for the worst), it brought in a nasty rule regarding points expiry. You now need to take a cash flight on Etihad or one of its airline partners .....

When Etihad Guest overhauled its programme this year (for the worst), it brought in a nasty rule regarding .....

31 Aug 202431 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

Back in May, Stansted Express resumed a ‘four trains per hour’ service during the morning and evening peaks for the first time since the pandemic. This didn’t go down well with .....

Back in May, Stansted Express resumed a ‘four trains per hour’ service during the morning and .....

18 Sep 202318 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

This is our review of the United Club lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2. It is part of our collection of UK airport lounge reviews.  You can see our full list of UK airport lounge reviews .....

This is our review of the United Club lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2. It is part of our collection of UK .....

11 Sep 202311 September 2023 by Rhys Jones • 23 comments

IHG has announced the opening of its first InterContinental hotel in Cape Town. The company is taking on the Table Bay hotel on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It will open in December 2025 .....

IHG has announced the opening of its first InterContinental hotel in Cape Town. The company is taking on the .....

2 Jul 20242 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

If you are a member of Heathrow Rewards, the loyalty programme for shoppers at the airport, you should have received an email yesterday outlining changes to the scheme. (If you’re not a Heathrow .....

If you are a member of Heathrow Rewards, the loyalty programme for shoppers at the airport, you should have .....

12 Dec 202412 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

This article looks at The American Express Rewards Credit Card. This is a little known member of the Amex family which, in one scenario, can prove incredibly useful.. One of the downsides of .....

This article looks at The American Express Rewards Credit Card. This is a little known member of the Amex .....

18 May 202418 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

Airport lounge access card Priority Pass is not just about lounges. It also has deals with many airport restaurants where you can receive a free or discounted meal by showing your Priority Pass card. .....

Airport lounge access card Priority Pass is not just about lounges. It also has deals with many airport .....

14 May 202514 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

This is our review of the Domes Novos Santorini, Autograph Collection resort. Domes Resorts has added two new properties to their portfolio of luxury resort hotels this year, and now boast twelve .....

This is our review of the Domes Novos Santorini, Autograph Collection resort. Domes Resorts has added two new .....

11 Aug 202411 August 2024 by Katie Ridgers • 16 comments

Last July MGM Resorts International and Marriott International announced the launch of ‘MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy’. It covers 16 US hotels, mainly in Las Vegas, with a slightly .....

Last July MGM Resorts International and Marriott International announced the launch of ‘MGM Collection .....

11 Mar 202411 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Last week I had the chance to sit down for 90 minutes with Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, the CEO of Malaysia Aviation Group, who was visiting the UK after attending the IATA General Meeting in Istanbul. .....

Last week I had the chance to sit down for 90 minutes with Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, the CEO of Malaysia .....

12 Jun 202312 June 2023 by Rhys Jones • 34 comments