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This is our review of The Spitfire Lounge at Southampton Airport. As part of my tour of Southampton Airport last week, I got to spend some time in The Spitfire Lounge. This is run by the airport .....
This is our review of The Spitfire Lounge at Southampton Airport. As part of my tour of Southampton Airport .....
24 Jan 202424 January 2024 • 46 comments
Yesterday we ran a full review of Air India’s new A350 business class cabin from London to Delhi. Rhys was, frankly, blown away by how good it was. By a total coincidence, Air India has launched .....
Yesterday we ran a full review of Air India’s new A350 business class cabin from London to Delhi. Rhys .....
16 Apr 202516 April 2025 • 36 comments
This is our review of Mandapa, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, in Bali. After three nights by the beach in Sanur at the Andaz Bali (review here), it was time for a change of scene – a trip to the .....
This is our review of Mandapa, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, in Bali. After three nights by the beach in Sanur at .....
6 Oct 20236 October 2023 • 27 comments
This is our review of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not they are .....
This is our review of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. It is part of our series of .....
14 Jun 202414 June 2024 • 37 comments
To give British Airways and American Express credit, they have never stood still when it comes to the benefits on the two British Airways American Express cards. Whilst these changes have not always .....
To give British Airways and American Express credit, they have never stood still when it comes to the benefits .....
11 Aug 202411 August 2024 • 146 comments
Can you spend your Avios points on flights on Cathay Pacific? In this article I want to look at how you can use your Avios to fly with partner airlines like Cathay Pacific. The good news .....
Can you spend your Avios points on flights on Cathay Pacific? In this article I want to look at .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
This is our review of JAL’s premium economy cabin on the new A350-1000. Last year, Japan Airlines introduced its new flagship aircraft – the A350-1000. With 13 on order, these will form .....
This is our review of JAL’s premium economy cabin on the new A350-1000. Last year, Japan Airlines .....
7 Apr 20257 April 2025 • 70 comments
Why should you get the British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card? Today, I want to look at the top 10 card benefits you get if you apply for a British Airways American Express Premium .....
Why should you get the British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card? Today, I want to look at the .....
1 Feb 20251 February 2025
As part of my day with Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, the Area Vice President for Hyatt in the UK and Ireland, I joined him on a hard hat tour of Park Hyatt London River Thames. Part 1 of this article, .....
As part of my day with Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, the Area Vice President for Hyatt in the UK and Ireland, I .....
24 May 202424 May 2024 • 47 comments
Plaza Premium, the airport lounge operator, has quietly launched a new lounge concept aimed at the budget end of the market. Called Plaza Express, the first lounge has just opened in Gatwick’s .....
Plaza Premium, the airport lounge operator, has quietly launched a new lounge concept aimed at the budget end .....
31 Jul 202431 July 2024 • 36 comments
If you are signed up to the Nectar Connect points earning scheme, which lets you earn points when you spend at participating stores with your registerd payment card, life will get easier. (You can .....
If you are signed up to the Nectar Connect points earning scheme, which lets you earn points when you spend at .....
7 Dec 20217 December 2021 • 17 comments
I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel Trends’ report for 2024. You can read the full report on the Expedia website here. The one .....
I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel .....
11 Nov 202311 November 2023
To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Government has undertaken a big shake-up of the late May Bank Holiday. Whilst this is still 5 months away, it is worth thinking .....
To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Government has undertaken a big .....
7 Jan 20227 January 2022 • 148 comments
In my previous article, I reviewed ‘the facts’ of the Radisson Rewards loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to focus. The .....
In my previous article, I reviewed ‘the facts’ of the Radisson Rewards loyalty scheme. This .....
16 Feb 202516 February 2025 • 19 comments
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