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Back in 2021, Virgin Atlantic did something revolutionary. It became the first airline to offer tier points towards elite status on REDEMPTION flights. This is surprisingly attractive. My family will .....
Back in 2021, Virgin Atlantic did something revolutionary. It became the first airline to offer tier points .....
15 Apr 202515 April 2025 • 34 comments
As expected, British Airways has announced a rollback of some of the Executive Club changes. What wasn’t expected is how weak the rollback is, especially as it doesn’t address the .....
As expected, British Airways has announced a rollback of some of the Executive Club changes. What wasn’t .....
5 Feb 20255 February 2025 • 522 comments
This week, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport. BA Cityflyer now serves 26 short haul destinations from the airport, with the furthest being Mykonos. If you've .....
This week, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport. BA Cityflyer now serves .....
9 Nov 20249 November 2024 • 94 comments
The Malaysia Airlines New Year sale is still on, offering promotional fares in both Economy and Business Class to 37 destinations in South East Asia and Australasia. You need to book by 22nd January .....
The Malaysia Airlines New Year sale is still on, offering promotional fares in both Economy and Business Class .....
17 Jan 202417 January 2024 • 39 comments
IHG has announced an interesting new signing on the Cote d’Azur. Two existing beach hotels in Théoule sur Mer, currently trading as Tiara Miramar and Tiara Yaktsa, will join Vignette Collection .....
IHG has announced an interesting new signing on the Cote d’Azur. Two existing beach hotels in Théoule .....
17 Feb 202517 February 2025
Are the Amex cashback cards better than other rewards cards? And which of the two Amex cashback cards is best? Today I want to take a more detailed look at the American Express options. We .....
Are the Amex cashback cards better than other rewards cards? And which of the two Amex cashback cards is .....
20 Oct 202420 October 2024 • 8 comments
We knew that Avios was in discussions with a ‘small’ airline to adopt the currency, and now we know who – Loganair. The Scottish airline will adopt Avios as its loyalty currency in .....
We knew that Avios was in discussions with a ‘small’ airline to adopt the currency, and now we .....
9 Jan 20259 January 2025 • 79 comments
This is our review of the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro. If Montenegro isn’t on your bucket list, it’s about to be. This tiny Balkan country is quickly becoming the next .....
This is our review of the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro. If Montenegro isn’t on your .....
29 Apr 202429 April 2024 • 54 comments
This article is part of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered over two articles. One will list the basic facts of the scheme – basically ‘How .....
This article is part of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered .....
1 Feb 20251 February 2025 • 37 comments
This is our review of the new Radisson Blu hotel which recently opened in Sheffield. For one night on a grey weekend in November we were in Sheffield for a family celebration. Over the years we have .....
This is our review of the new Radisson Blu hotel which recently opened in Sheffield. For one night on a grey .....
7 Dec 20247 December 2024 • 12 comments
This is our review of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (Amex Gold) Credit Card. This review is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing .....
This is our review of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (Amex Gold) Credit Card. This review is part .....
3 May 20253 May 2025 • 33 comments
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up here to .....
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....
17 Jun 202417 June 2024
The first fruits of the new British Airways IT system are now here! For the first time in a long time (since 2019 actually) you will be charged the contractual £35 fee for cancelling a short haul .....
The first fruits of the new British Airways IT system are now here! For the first time in a long time (since .....
16 Dec 202416 December 2024 • 104 comments
American Express is currently running an improved sign-up incentive on its two small business cards – but it ends TONIGHT, Tuesday 8th April. Even better, a change to the rules last year means .....
American Express is currently running an improved sign-up incentive on its two small business cards – .....
8 Apr 20258 April 2025 • 5 comments
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