Marriott Bonvoy has released a new batch of tickets for its box at The O2 arena in London. If you’ve never been, this is a great way to see a concert – or at least it is about as good as you can .....

Marriott Bonvoy has released a new batch of tickets for its box at The O2 arena in London. If you’ve never .....

30 Mar 202430 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

This is our review of the new Holiday Inn Manchester Airport hotel. There is a lot of activity in the Manchester Airport hotel scene at the moment. Accor’s little-known Tribe brand is gearing up .....

This is our review of the new Holiday Inn Manchester Airport hotel. There is a lot of activity in the .....

2 Jun 20242 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 59 comments

Whilst it has now been forgotten amongst the Avios devaluation discussions, one positive change unveiled last week was the opening up of Aer Lingus and Iberia Avios redemptions to American Express .....

Whilst it has now been forgotten amongst the Avios devaluation discussions, one positive change unveiled last .....

15 Dec 202215 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

British Airways has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Larnaca. The existing Gatwick to Paphos service appears to be continuing, as does the Heathrow to Larnaca service. Flights are bookable .....

British Airways has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Larnaca. The existing Gatwick to Paphos .....

1 Jun 20241 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

News in brief: Catch Rhys on the Simple Flying podcast Yesterday Rhys recorded an edition of the Simple Flying podcast to discuss his trip to Abu Dhabi on the inaugural A380. You can listen to it here .....

News in brief: Catch Rhys on the Simple Flying podcast Yesterday Rhys recorded an edition of the Simple Flying .....

29 Jul 202329 July 2023 by Rhys Jones

Aer Lingus has launched an Avios flash sale. Until Sunday night, you get a 50% discount on the number of Avios required when you book a cash ticket and use ‘Part Pay With Avios’. You are .....

Aer Lingus has launched an Avios flash sale. Until Sunday night, you get a 50% discount on the number of Avios .....

14 Oct 202314 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Cathay Pacific has launched its ‘Jade’ sale, with discounts on flights beyond Hong Kong to Asia and Australasia. You can book until 17th April 2025 for travel by 26th March 2026. However, .....

Cathay Pacific has launched its ‘Jade’ sale, with discounts on flights beyond Hong Kong to Asia .....

17 Mar 202517 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you can fly 15 of the SkyTeam alliance carriers by the end of 2024, you will receive 1 million .....

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you .....

14 Dec 202414 December 2024 by HfP team • 43 comments

This is our review of Accor’s new TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel. In October last year HfP covered the opening of this intriguing new hotel at Manchester Airport. We have been intending to .....

This is our review of Accor’s new TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel. In October last year HfP covered the .....

2 Feb 20252 February 2025 by Conny Urban • 51 comments

This is our review of The Hotel Maria in Helsinki. Long-term HfP readers may remember that we covered the opening of this hotel in December 2023. It was promoted as the first genuine luxury hotel in .....

This is our review of The Hotel Maria in Helsinki. Long-term HfP readers may remember that we covered the .....

17 May 202517 May 2025 by Conny Urban • 20 comments

Well, today’s the day! Global Airlines, an airline start-up founded by travel influencer James Asquith, is finally taking to the skies. The Global Airlines A380 will take off from Glasgow .....

Well, today’s the day! Global Airlines, an airline start-up founded by travel influencer James Asquith, .....

15 May 202515 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

Hilton Honors and ALL (Accor Live Limitless) have added some interesting new UK points redemptions for anyone who doesn’t want to see another hotel room in their free time! Let’s start .....

Hilton Honors and ALL (Accor Live Limitless) have added some interesting new UK points redemptions for anyone .....

27 Apr 202527 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new long term partnership with OVO Arena Wembley – or what you probably still call Wembley Arena. This is the art deco concert venue directly opposite the .....

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new long term partnership with OVO Arena Wembley – or what you .....

8 Feb 20258 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

British Airways has unveiled its refurbished lounge in Seattle, which is now open. It follows Singapore, Washington, Lagos and London Gatwick in getting a new look, on top of Edinburgh, Heathrow .....

British Airways has unveiled its refurbished lounge in Seattle, which is now open. It follows Singapore, .....

22 Feb 202522 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments