Earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic confirmed it would (re-)launch flights to Sao Paulo after the initial launch was nixed by covid. It is Virgin Atlantic’s first foray into South America. Here .....

Earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic confirmed it would (re-)launch flights to Sao Paulo after the initial .....

1 Sep 20231 September 2023 by Rhys Jones • 17 comments

As we predicted, Virgin Atlantic has placed a top-up order of seven A330neos as aircraft replacements. It also has options for a further nine should it want to expand the fleet. Virgin Atlantic CEO .....

As we predicted, Virgin Atlantic has placed a top-up order of seven A330neos as aircraft replacements. It also .....

24 Jul 202424 July 2024 by Rhys Jones • 81 comments

The Ritz-Carlton is one of Marriott’s most luxurious brands with 108 hotels worldwide. In this article we’ll look at the history of The Ritz-Carlton brand, what you can expect when you .....

The Ritz-Carlton is one of Marriott’s most luxurious brands with 108 hotels worldwide. In this article .....

22 May 202222 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments

What are the British Airways rules for unaccompanied children flying with the airline? Two years ago, we almost came a cropper when we sent our 15 year old to a summer camp in Switzerland. And if we .....

What are the British Airways rules for unaccompanied children flying with the airline? Two years ago, we .....

8 Mar 20258 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class. Whilst Cathay Pacific has kept it quiet for fear of last minute aircraft swaps, it is now flying its first Aria .....

This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class. Whilst Cathay Pacific has kept it .....

29 Jan 202529 January 2025 by Rhys Jones • 86 comments

Who has the best premium economy product – Virgin Atlantic, British Airways or Norse Atlantic? Norse Atlantic announced its new Cape Town route this week, going head to head with Virgin Atlantic .....

Who has the best premium economy product – Virgin Atlantic, British Airways or Norse Atlantic? Norse .....

21 Apr 202421 April 2024 by Rhys Jones • 77 comments

Yesterday we explained how you can now redeem Avios on JetBlue, both for transatlantic flights from the UK and Europe to New York and Boston, and for US domestic flights. At present there are no .....

Yesterday we explained how you can now redeem Avios on JetBlue, both for transatlantic flights from the UK and .....

16 Nov 202316 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

The launch of the Barclaycard upgrade vouchers, available via Barclays Premier with Barclays Avios Rewards and the two Barclaycard Avios Mastercard credit cards, was a substantial boost for the solo .....

The launch of the Barclaycard upgrade vouchers, available via Barclays Premier with Barclays Avios Rewards and .....

15 Oct 202415 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

If you work in the loyalty industry, I’d like to invite you to register for the one-day ‘Loyalty Summit’ conference. It is taking place at the recently opened Hyatt Regency London .....

If you work in the loyalty industry, I’d like to invite you to register for the one-day ‘Loyalty .....

11 Sep 202311 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Following on from our articles looking at where British Airways will fly from London Gatwick and from Heathrow Terminal 3 this summer, I wanted to take a fresh look at the BA Cityflyer operation at .....

Following on from our articles looking at where British Airways will fly from London Gatwick and from Heathrow .....

26 Feb 202426 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 94 comments

I’m sure that many HfP readers have never flown on a propeller aircraft. However, British Airways is bringing back this unique – and pretty slow – experience for the summer. A few .....

I’m sure that many HfP readers have never flown on a propeller aircraft. However, British Airways is .....

14 Feb 202514 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 135 comments

Global Hotel Alliance, which operates the loyalty scheme for 45 hotel brands including Kempinski, Anantara and NH, has added a new brand – Rotana. Rotana operates 80 hotels across the .....

Global Hotel Alliance, which operates the loyalty scheme for 45 hotel brands including Kempinski, Anantara and .....

29 Mar 202529 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

British Airways has announced some substantial changes to its Tel Aviv service – changes which are likely to substantially benefit Virgin Atlantic, assuming that the latter resumes flights as .....

British Airways has announced some substantial changes to its Tel Aviv service – changes which are .....

8 Feb 20248 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 173 comments

Singapore Airlines has announced a comprehensive refurbishment program for its A350 fleet. The £852 million scheme will see all 41 of its A350-900 and A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft .....

Singapore Airlines has announced a comprehensive refurbishment program for its A350 fleet. The £852 million .....

11 Nov 202411 November 2024 by Rhys Jones • 12 comments