Today is the last chance to enter our New York competition. In early January we ran a competition to win two economy class flights between London and New York. It was a big success and generated a lot .....

Today is the last chance to enter our New York competition. In early January we ran a competition to win two .....

29 Mar 201829 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

After two days of serious articles about the future of Avios and BA Executive Club, I thought we’d do something lighter today. I visited the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden yesterday and .....

After two days of serious articles about the future of Avios and BA Executive Club, I thought we’d do .....

28 Mar 201828 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Here is one of the oddest but most lucrative giveaways we have ever done. Rob’s mate Tom has booked a pre-paid two night stay at the Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island in South Australia .....

Here is one of the oddest but most lucrative giveaways we have ever done. Rob’s mate Tom has booked a .....

28 Mar 201828 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • Leave a comment

In order to make travelling from the UK to the US easier, British citizens have been able to register for Global Entry since December 2015, making it possible for them to use the ‘fast-track’ .....

In order to make travelling from the UK to the US easier, British citizens have been able to register for .....

27 Mar 201827 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 47 comments

Luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental has finally launched a loyalty programme – but one that isn’t a loyalty programme in the usual sense. There are no points to collect and tiers to .....

Luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental has finally launched a loyalty programme – but one that isn’t .....

25 Mar 201825 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 15 comments

Opodo is running a money off promotion until 2nd April. Using the code PROMO (very original!) you will get: £30 off flights when spending £550+ £60 off hotel + flight when spending £700+ The £30 .....

Opodo is running a money off promotion until 2nd April. Using the code PROMO (very original!) you will get: .....

24 Mar 201824 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

The new and much delayed changes to the Thameslink rail network in London are about to begin in earnest.   This official website outlines what will be happening and when. One lesser known change is .....

The new and much delayed changes to the Thameslink rail network in London are about to begin in earnest.  .....

24 Mar 201824 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

In early January we ran a competition to win two economy class flights between London and New York.  It was a big success and generated a lot of interest in the industry. Today we’re launching .....

In early January we ran a competition to win two economy class flights between London and New York.  It was a .....

22 Mar 201822 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 69 comments

The Marco Polo Club airport lounge at Venice has (re)joined Priority Pass. I have used this lounge numerous times as a British Airways status cardholder.  The main benefit is the size – it is .....

The Marco Polo Club airport lounge at Venice has (re)joined Priority Pass. I have used this lounge numerous .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 102 comments

Cobalt Air has a new twice-weekly service from London Gatwick to Athens starting on 31st March. Andrew Madar, CEO, Cobalt Air commented: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to widen our .....

Cobalt Air has a new twice-weekly service from London Gatwick to Athens starting on 31st March. Andrew Madar, .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • Leave a comment

Later this year Hainan Airlines is going to connect Beijing to Ireland and Scotland with their first ever direct flights on this route. Hainan Airlines will offer a four times weekly service .....

Later this year Hainan Airlines is going to connect Beijing to Ireland and Scotland with their first ever .....

21 Mar 201821 March 2018 by Anika Burnett • 57 comments

I did a long article on airport transfer group Blacklane the other day as it now gives miles in five frequent flyer schemes.  It is a fast growing global provider of ground transportation .....

I did a long article on airport transfer group Blacklane the other day as it now gives miles in five frequent .....

20 Mar 201820 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

YOTEL has launched My YOTEL.  This is advertised as a ‘membership scheme’ but, oddly, has no benefits whatsoever for frequent guests. EDIT:  My YOTEL has now been replaced by .....

YOTEL has launched My YOTEL.  This is advertised as a ‘membership scheme’ but, oddly, has no .....

19 Mar 201819 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

Two weeks ago Radio 4 broadcast a 30 minute documentary about frequent flyers and their pursuit of elite status, which included a contribution from myself.  If you missed it you can listen here. If .....

Two weeks ago Radio 4 broadcast a 30 minute documentary about frequent flyers and their pursuit of elite .....

18 Mar 201818 March 2018 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment