News in brief: Aer Lingus drops London Gatwick flights Aer Lingus appears to be ending services to Dublin from London Gatwick. Flights have been pulled from the booking system for the summer 2024 .....

News in brief: Aer Lingus drops London Gatwick flights Aer Lingus appears to be ending services to Dublin from .....

21 Jan 202421 January 2024 by Rhys Jones

As we covered a few weeks ago, Virgin Atlantic has decided to take the fight to British Airways for your 2021 bookings by offering a status match to Executive Club members. You can find full details, .....

As we covered a few weeks ago, Virgin Atlantic has decided to take the fight to British Airways for your 2021 .....

8 Feb 20218 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Once upon a time, it was not unusual for airlines to offer transfer options out of their frequent flyer miles and into hotel schemes. Over the years this changed, creating a pyramid of sorts with the .....

Once upon a time, it was not unusual for airlines to offer transfer options out of their frequent flyer miles .....

2 Feb 20242 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

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

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

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic launches its own line of merch It’s taken almost 40 years, but Virgin Atlantic has finally launched its own brand of merchandise. The collection has been designed .....

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic launches its own line of merch It’s taken almost 40 years, but Virgin .....

7 Dec 20237 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 37 comments

Over the past few months we’ve spent a lot of time looking at the Airbus A321XLR and its not-quite-as-long-range sibling the A321LR. Both are transforming long haul flying and have been ordered .....

Over the past few months we’ve spent a lot of time looking at the Airbus A321XLR and its .....

20 Dec 202420 December 2024 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments

IHG One Rewards has announced a new global promotion following a fallow few weeks. You need to register here. A bit of thinking is involved because you need to choose between TWO different options. .....

IHG One Rewards has announced a new global promotion following a fallow few weeks. You need to register here. .....

7 May 20257 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

If you’ve been thinking of a trip to the Maldives and / or you have a lot of Marriott Bonvoy points to burn, it’s worth knowing about a couple of pieces of news. There is a new JW Marriott .....

If you’ve been thinking of a trip to the Maldives and / or you have a lot of Marriott Bonvoy points to .....

15 Mar 202515 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2025. You can register here. It is particularly attractive because you will earn double elite night credits on qualifying stays, as well as 1,000 .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2025. You can register here. It is particularly .....

29 Jan 202529 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

Route news in brief: Norwegian launches three new routes from the UK Norwegian, now a dedicated short haul operator following its post-covid restructuring, is adding three new routes to the UK next .....

Route news in brief: Norwegian launches three new routes from the UK Norwegian, now a dedicated short haul .....

10 Dec 202410 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Hilton Honors has just launched its new winter / spring promotion which is now open for registration – click here. To give Hilton credit, it is very straightforward with minimal small .....

Hilton Honors has just launched its new winter / spring promotion which is now open for registration .....

8 Dec 20248 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

News in brief: East Midlands lounge closure announced The Escape Lounge at East Midlands Airport is to be refurbished. That’s the good news. The bad news is the lounge will be closed from 20th .....

News in brief: East Midlands lounge closure announced The Escape Lounge at East Midlands Airport is to be .....

3 Dec 20243 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

News in brief: Luton Airport opens a new drop off area Most airports have introduced a drop-off charge (Heathrow is now charging £5) but Luton Airport was unique in charging you £5 to drop someone .....

News in brief: Luton Airport opens a new drop off area Most airports have introduced a drop-off charge .....

25 Jul 202425 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

News in brief: New DoubleTree by Hilton Nice Centre Iconic opens If you’ve been to Nice in the last couple of years, you probably saw the new performance hall being built alongside the main .....

News in brief: New DoubleTree by Hilton Nice Centre Iconic opens If you’ve been to Nice in the last .....

10 Jul 202410 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments