HSBC Premier has launched a special sign-up incentive on its premium HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. Until 30th November, the annual fee for the first year is reduced from £195 to .....

HSBC Premier has launched a special sign-up incentive on its premium HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard .....

15 Oct 202115 October 2021 by Rob Burgess • 77 comments

Asia Miles does not have its own UK credit card. All is not lost, however! I want to run through the options if you still want to collect Asia Miles from a UK credit card, or want an interesting .....

Asia Miles does not have its own UK credit card. All is not lost, however! I want to run through the options .....

1 Sep 20211 September 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

British Airways has, with no notice, devalued short-haul Avios redemptions on Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines. Some flights have increased by 50%. Don’t expect BA to tell you about this, .....

British Airways has, with no notice, devalued short-haul Avios redemptions on Cathay Pacific and Japan .....

3 Aug 20213 August 2021 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

This is the first of our special Black Friday articles. We will be running these every couple of days over the next week as new deals launch. All of the offers below are bookable now. 30% off IHG .....

This is the first of our special Black Friday articles. We will be running these every couple of days over the .....

21 Nov 202021 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

An internal memo seen by the South China Morning Post confirms that Cathay Pacific will permanently axe seven long-haul routes, amongst them London Gatwick and Dublin. Cathay expects to operate less .....

An internal memo seen by the South China Morning Post confirms that Cathay Pacific will permanently axe seven .....

18 Nov 202018 November 2020 by Rhys Jones • 21 comments

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up to 10,000 Membership Rewards points per year for 1.5p each. This facility is mentioned on .....

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up .....

7 Nov 20207 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

You have to feel for Cathay Pacific, which has been down in the doldrums for some time now. The airline was already facing difficulties before coronavirus as a consequence of reduced demand due to the .....

You have to feel for Cathay Pacific, which has been down in the doldrums for some time now. The airline was .....

10 Jun 202010 June 2020 by Rhys Jones • 15 comments

Today I want to take a look at how you can make substantial tax savings – and potentially Avios savings – when flying to Hong Kong and beyond on Cathay Pacific. The “Avios Redemption .....

Today I want to take a look at how you can make substantial tax savings – and potentially Avios savings .....

19 Apr 202019 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

What flights can you book with Avios if you live in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham or anywhere outside London? The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for .....

What flights can you book with Avios if you live in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham or anywhere .....

16 Apr 202016 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Cathay Pacific has taken a slightly different approach to running a sale, by selling discount codes on Groupon.  This even includes Business Class fares. It on ONLY valid on Sydney, Perth, Shanghai, .....

Cathay Pacific has taken a slightly different approach to running a sale, by selling discount codes on .....

28 Nov 201928 November 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Cashback shopping site TopCashback is offering a 25% bonus if you convert your earnings to Avios. Until 15th December, you will receive 1.25 Avios for every 1p of cashback you convert. Be clear about .....

Cashback shopping site TopCashback is offering a 25% bonus if you convert your earnings to Avios. Until 15th .....

3 Nov 20193 November 2019 by Rhys Jones • Leave a comment

Cathay Pacific is making a number of service cuts in response to the disruption in Hong Kong, which has led to a sharp drop in tourist numbers. Whilst there is no change in flights from the UK, Cathay .....

Cathay Pacific is making a number of service cuts in response to the disruption in Hong Kong, which has led to .....

14 Sep 201914 September 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Long time readers of HfP will know that when you are flying from Heathrow Terminal 3 you are spoilt for choice when it comes to airline lounges. The excellent Qantas lounge (review here) has now been .....

Long time readers of HfP will know that when you are flying from Heathrow Terminal 3 you are spoilt for choice .....

9 Sep 20199 September 2019 by Rob Burgess • 159 comments

This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. Two of the best regarded lounges across the oneworld airline alliance, which includes .....

This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. .....

6 May 20196 May 2019 by Anika Burnett • 37 comments