Early last month, Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency. We covered the story here. You CANNOT yet move Avios back and forth between Finnair Plus and British Airways Executive Club, but this .....

Early last month, Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency. We covered the story here. You CANNOT yet .....

16 Apr 202416 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 158 comments

British Airways has, finally, issued some guidance to passengers using Heathrow Terminal 5 between tomorrow and 9th April. Services through the terminal are expected to be hugely disrupted due to a .....

British Airways has, finally, issued some guidance to passengers using Heathrow Terminal 5 between tomorrow .....

30 Mar 202330 March 2023 by Rob Burgess • 217 comments

Something seems to be ‘up’ with the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse network in the United States. This seems to be linked to Virgin Atlantic’s membership of SkyTeam, which is expected to .....

Something seems to be ‘up’ with the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse network in the United States. This .....

27 Feb 202327 February 2023 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Can you spend your Avios points on flights on American Airlines?   In this article I want to look at how you can use your Avios to fly with partner airlines like American Airlines. Here is .....

Can you spend your Avios points on flights on American Airlines?   In this article I want to look at .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

This article outlines how you can find out what model of aircraft is operating your British Airways flight. Knowing which aircraft you will be on is important if you want to choose the best seats. .....

This article outlines how you can find out what model of aircraft is operating your British Airways flight. .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rhys Jones

Priority Pass has unveiled a number of new restaurant deals across Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol airports for its cardholders. At each, you will receive a £15 credit towards a meal. If your .....

Priority Pass has unveiled a number of new restaurant deals across Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol airports .....

13 Nov 202313 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

SeatSpy has brought back its popular discount promotion, offering HfP readers 30% off a ‘First Class’ plan until 31st December. Since it launched a few years ago, SeatSpy has been a .....

SeatSpy has brought back its popular discount promotion, offering HfP readers 30% off a ‘First .....

28 Dec 202228 December 2022 by Sinead Archer • 18 comments

News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget) has launched a new promotion. This is the most generous Avis .....

News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside .....

4 Feb 20254 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

As flagged up by Luxury Flight Club, Etihad has some very attractive flight deals from Vienna to Sydney. Availability is restricted, but it is fairly easy to search as the Etihad site shows you the .....

As flagged up by Luxury Flight Club, Etihad has some very attractive flight deals from Vienna to Sydney. .....

17 Jan 202417 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

How do you book flights on SkyTeam alliance members using Virgin Points? This article is Part 4 of our updated ‘Virgin Redemption University’ series. Further articles will follow on .....

How do you book flights on SkyTeam alliance members using Virgin Points? This article is Part 4 of our updated .....

12 Sep 202412 September 2024 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

Wizz Air is one of the airlines that has invested in the new Airbus A321XLR aircraft – the aircraft which offers exceptional range (up to 11 hours flying time) from a standard single aisle .....

Wizz Air is one of the airlines that has invested in the new Airbus A321XLR aircraft – the aircraft .....

26 Feb 202526 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 27 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

I spent last weekend in Las Vegas with Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, and Sir Richard Branson (and some other people, not just the three of us!) to celebrate the airline’s upcoming 40th .....

I spent last weekend in Las Vegas with Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, and Sir Richard Branson (and some .....

17 Jun 202417 June 2024 by Rhys Jones • 70 comments

Qatar Airways has launched its January sale, offering fares from £440 return in Economy. You need to book by 15th January and travel by 31st October 2024. Qatar Airways has an extensive network and .....

Qatar Airways has launched its January sale, offering fares from £440 return in Economy. You need to book by .....

11 Jan 202411 January 2024 by Katie Ridgers • 20 comments