We reported a couple of weeks ago that the avios.com domain had been turned into a general information site for Avios and was no longer the place where Aer Lingus members could book reward flights .....

We reported a couple of weeks ago that the avios.com domain had been turned into a general information site .....

27 Mar 202427 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

Sean Doyle’s turnaround of the airline appears to be bearing fruit, at least in terms of punctuality. British Airways has swept into fourth position for punctuality amongst ‘global’ .....

Sean Doyle’s turnaround of the airline appears to be bearing fruit, at least in terms of punctuality. .....

12 Mar 202512 March 2025 by Rhys Jones • 71 comments

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 by Rhys Jones • 30 comments

A reader mentioned recently that we hadn’t done a dedicated article on the additional Club World business class availability that comes with the British Airways American Express Premium Plus .....

A reader mentioned recently that we hadn’t done a dedicated article on the additional Club World .....

2 Nov 20242 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 66 comments

British Airways has added a new summer route to its nascent Stansted operation. Flights from London Stansted to Bergerac will launch on 28th June and end on 30th August. The flight will be operated by .....

British Airways has added a new summer route to its nascent Stansted operation. Flights from London Stansted .....

23 Nov 202423 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

Virgin Red has recently taken a box at The O2 arena in London, and on Wednesday we published an article showing you what it is like inside. It’s looking good! Virgin Red has now released tickets .....

Virgin Red has recently taken a box at The O2 arena in London, and on Wednesday we published an article .....

17 Aug 202417 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Yesterday we told you how Aer Lingus had quietly brought in a 60 day rule for Avios bookings. The contact centre had confirmed in writing what Avios collectors had been noticing for a couple of weeks .....

Yesterday we told you how Aer Lingus had quietly brought in a 60 day rule for Avios bookings. The contact .....

10 Nov 202310 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

If all goes to plan, the first British Airways 787-8 to be refurbished with Club Suite will begin commercial flights next week on 15th June. The launch was originally due last Autumn but the 787-8 .....

If all goes to plan, the first British Airways 787-8 to be refurbished with Club Suite will begin commercial .....

6 Jun 20246 June 2024 by Rhys Jones • 61 comments

IHG One Rewards has launched a 15% discount on reward nights, as long as you have Platinum Elite or Diamond Elite status. All hotels are taking part, but you need to stay in the next month. The terms .....

IHG One Rewards has launched a 15% discount on reward nights, as long as you have Platinum Elite or Diamond .....

28 Oct 202428 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

The Malaysia Airlines New Year sale is still on, offering promotional fares in both Economy and Business Class to 37 destinations in South East Asia and Australasia. You need to book by 22nd January .....

The Malaysia Airlines New Year sale is still on, offering promotional fares in both Economy and Business Class .....

17 Jan 202417 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

British Airways has, almost certainly in error, launched sub-£900 Business Class fares to Cape Town. You need to depart from either: You need to travel between February and April 2024. You need to .....

British Airways has, almost certainly in error, launched sub-£900 Business Class fares to Cape Town. You need .....

10 Jan 202410 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 63 comments

In December we ran a review of LNER Perks, the loyalty scheme run by East Coast rail franchise holder LNER. It’s not a hugely exciting loyalty scheme – basically 2% cashback on your .....

In December we ran a review of LNER Perks, the loyalty scheme run by East Coast rail franchise holder LNER. .....

10 Jan 202410 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

Earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic confirmed it would (re-)launch flights to Sao Paulo after the initial launch was nixed by covid. It is Virgin Atlantic’s first foray into South America. Here .....

Earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic confirmed it would (re-)launch flights to Sao Paulo after the initial .....

1 Sep 20231 September 2023 by Rhys Jones • 17 comments

Last night, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick teased a $10 billion order for Boeing planes from an unnamed “British airline”. You didn’t need a crystal ball to predict that this .....

Last night, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick teased a $10 billion order for Boeing planes from an unnamed .....

9 May 20259 May 2025 by Rhys Jones • 70 comments