In this article we’ll look at how you can earn Avios and British Airways tier points by flying with Qantas. It is possible to earn Avios and BA tier points on Qantas instead of Points, their .....

In this article we’ll look at how you can earn Avios and British Airways tier points by flying with .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

Hilton Honors has decided to make a temporary change to its breakfast benefit at its US hotels. You should have received an email from Hilton’s CEO this week outlining what the chain is doing to .....

Hilton Honors has decided to make a temporary change to its breakfast benefit at its US hotels. You should .....

22 May 202122 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 72 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

This month, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport, so we thought it was a good time to highlight how easy it is to fly from the airport and where you can go. .....

This month, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport, so we thought it was a .....

10 Nov 202410 November 2024 by Rhys Jones • 35 comments

On Tuesday I headed down to Stratford to take a pre-opening tour of YOTELPAD, Europe’s first outpost of YOTEL’s ‘extended stay’ brand. YOTEL’s long term (10 years) CEO, .....

On Tuesday I headed down to Stratford to take a pre-opening tour of YOTELPAD, Europe’s first outpost of .....

28 Jun 202428 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. You are receiving this as a previous subscriber to Malcolm .....

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest .....

27 Feb 202327 February 2023 by Rob Burgess

Airport lounges used to be the preserve of airline frequent flyer schemes, with each airline operating its own – BA’s first Concorde Room opened in 1976. Then, in 1998, the first .....

Airport lounges used to be the preserve of airline frequent flyer schemes, with each airline operating its own .....

27 Jan 202527 January 2025 by Rhys Jones • 76 comments

News in brief: Get 20% off Railcards with The Trainline A quick mention that The Trainline is offering Railcards at 20% off until 9th July. All 1-year Railcards are reduced from £30 to .....

News in brief: Get 20% off Railcards with The Trainline A quick mention that The Trainline is .....

16 Jun 202316 June 2023 by Rob Burgess

Whilst it disappeared for a year or so during the pandemic, Hilton has an attractive discount code for UK residents who work in the public sector. If you work in a qualifying role then you .....

Whilst it disappeared for a year or so during the pandemic, Hilton has an attractive discount .....

19 Sep 202319 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

2022 and 2023 have seen a huge number of new aircraft cabins launched. It started with Finnair in early 2022 with its revolutionary ‘no-recline’ seat. Iberia followed, as did Air France, .....

2022 and 2023 have seen a huge number of new aircraft cabins launched. It started with Finnair in early 2022 .....

10 Oct 202310 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 51 comments

On Thursday I was in Paris for the opening of the new Star Alliance non-Schengen lounge in Charles de Gaulle Airport. It is the seventh Star Alliance-branded lounge to open and all of the senior team .....

On Thursday I was in Paris for the opening of the new Star Alliance non-Schengen lounge in Charles de Gaulle .....

16 Oct 202316 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 61 comments

This is our review of the AKI Hotel in Hong Kong. On the prowl for somewhere different for my recent stay in Hong Kong (my review of Cathay Pacific business class is here) I came across the AKI Hotel. .....

This is our review of the AKI Hotel in Hong Kong. On the prowl for somewhere different for my recent stay in .....

9 Dec 20239 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 23 comments

Last month, American Express launched a new offer on its Business Platinum Card. Until 18th July, you get an extra £100 statement credit, on top of the usual 40,000 Membership Rewards points bonus .....

Last month, American Express launched a new offer on its Business Platinum Card. Until 18th July, you get an .....

11 Jul 202311 July 2023 by Rhys Jones • 96 comments

If you are passing through Doha’s Hamad Airport this Christmas or New Year, there is a special offer if you earn or spend Avios in Qatar Duty Free. You have been able to use your Avios to pay, .....

If you are passing through Doha’s Hamad Airport this Christmas or New Year, there is a special offer if .....

19 Dec 202419 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments