As part of English Wine Week, Virgin Red is offering a special deal on Henners Foxearle English Sparkling Brut. Until 25th June, you can order a bottle of Henners Foxearle for just 3,000 Virgin .....

As part of English Wine Week, Virgin Red is offering a special deal on Henners Foxearle English Sparkling .....

16 Jun 202316 June 2023 by Rob Burgess

Barclays offers two different ways to earn Avios - Premier Banking and credit cards. What you may not know, if you have one of these two products already, is that there are two extra rewards available .....

Barclays offers two different ways to earn Avios - Premier Banking and credit cards. What you may not know, if .....

2 Jan 20252 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 67 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

Iberia’s first Airbus A321XLR went into service last week. In fact, Iberia is the launch customer for this specific aircraft so it was the first time anyone had been on board. Aer Lingus and .....

Iberia’s first Airbus A321XLR went into service last week. In fact, Iberia is the launch customer for .....

14 Nov 202414 November 2024 by Rhys Jones • 92 comments

We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few months at that point. However, most people seem to have forgotten because our forum (and .....

We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few .....

19 Jul 202319 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

Back in April 2023, Hyatt bought the London-based Mr & Mrs Smith hotel marketing group. Long term readers will know that Mr & Mrs Smith used to have a deal with IHG One Rewards, .....

Back in April 2023, Hyatt bought the London-based Mr & Mrs Smith hotel marketing group. Long term .....

27 Apr 202427 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways for the last 27 years, has announced his resignation. His last day at the airline will be 5th November. He will be replaced by Mohammed Al-Meer. Al-Meer is .....

Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways for the last 27 years, has announced his resignation. His last day at the .....

24 Oct 202324 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

This is our review of the Courtyard Hamburg City hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy. After two failed attempts (one due to a flight cancellation and the other after being invited to an Airbus factory tour .....

This is our review of the Courtyard Hamburg City hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy. After two failed attempts .....

20 Apr 202520 April 2025 by Rhys Jones • 14 comments

A few years ago, Marriott decided to get into the home rental industry. It started in the UK with a pilot program under the name of Tribute Portfolio Homes. It allowed the brand to offer premium and .....

A few years ago, Marriott decided to get into the home rental industry. It started in the UK with a pilot .....

23 Dec 202423 December 2024 by Rhys Jones • 3 comments

If you work in travel or loyalty, you are probably familiar with Airline Information’s conferences and events. Mega Event is its biggest event of the year, pulling together its different .....

If you work in travel or loyalty, you are probably familiar with Airline Information’s conferences and .....

6 May 20256 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

What is a hotel mattress run, and how do you do one? I thought I would take a look at the concept of ‘mattress runs’ today.  A ‘mattress run’ involves booking a .....

What is a hotel mattress run, and how do you do one? I thought I would take a look at the concept of .....

9 Dec 20249 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

A regular question I get asked by readers is how The American Express Business Platinum Card differs from (personal) The Platinum Card. We have a similar articles on how The Platinum Card differs from .....

A regular question I get asked by readers is how The American Express Business Platinum Card differs from .....

22 Apr 202522 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

This is our review of the Kimpton La Peer hotel in Los Angeles. Less than six months after my last visit to LA, I found myself there again for the opening of Virgin Atlantic’s new Clubhouse .....

This is our review of the Kimpton La Peer hotel in Los Angeles. Less than six months after my last visit to .....

18 Apr 202518 April 2025 by Rhys Jones • 38 comments

Back in March 2018, so six years ago now, Radio 4 ran an interesting documentary called “Inside the World of The Frequent Flyer”. I noticed the other day that it is still available online .....

Back in March 2018, so six years ago now, Radio 4 ran an interesting documentary called “Inside the .....

7 Mar 20247 March 2024 by Rob Burgess