HSBC launched a new rewards credit card last month called, erm, the HSBC Rewards Credit Card.  This does not give travel rewards, but I wanted to highlight it because: it shows, very clearly, where .....

HSBC launched a new rewards credit card last month called, erm, the HSBC Rewards Credit Card.  This does not .....

3 Jun 20193 June 2019 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

Earn 500 – 1,000 Virgin Flying Club miles per stay with Marriott. Yesterday we covered a new Marriott / British Airways promotion. This offered 500 or 1,000 bonus Avios, depending on brand, on .....

Earn 500 – 1,000 Virgin Flying Club miles per stay with Marriott. Yesterday we covered a new Marriott / .....

3 Jun 20193 June 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

As we now getting to the end of the special promotional period, I wanted to remind you that Virgin Atlantic has an impressive special offer on its new Virgin Money-issued Reward and Reward+ credit .....

As we now getting to the end of the special promotional period, I wanted to remind you that Virgin Atlantic .....

2 Jun 20192 June 2019 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

Want to run Virgin Flying Club?  This is not an entirely facetious remark, since HFP is read by most people who work in UK travel loyalty. Virgin Flying Club is looking for a new head.  The full job .....

Want to run Virgin Flying Club?  This is not an entirely facetious remark, since HFP is read by most people .....

1 Jun 20191 June 2019 by Rob Burgess • 89 comments

Virgin Atlantic has launched special Bank Holiday deals with decent prices in Upper Class and Economy. Until Tuesday 28th May you can find reduced fares on flights to the US and the Caribbean this .....

Virgin Atlantic has launched special Bank Holiday deals with decent prices in Upper Class and Economy. Until .....

24 May 201924 May 2019 by Anika Burnett • 32 comments

Looking to fill a gap left by the collapse of India’s Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic is returning to Mumbai after a four year absence. The airline has announced a new daily flight which will .....

Looking to fill a gap left by the collapse of India’s Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic is returning to .....

21 May 201921 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

As I mentioned the other day, I appeared on ‘Talking Business with Aaron Heselhurst’ for BBC World News earlier this week. We were talking about the future of business class in the light .....

As I mentioned the other day, I appeared on ‘Talking Business with Aaron Heselhurst’ for BBC World .....

21 May 201921 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 150 comments

British Airways will make Tel Aviv the third destination to receive the new Club Suite business class seat. A brand new A350, with the new Club Suite seat, will launch on the route in December.  It .....

British Airways will make Tel Aviv the third destination to receive the new Club Suite business class seat. A .....

16 May 201916 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Today I wanted to take a look at a regularly asked question – “Where can you fly using Virgin Atlantic miles?” This is especially pertinent as you can still – until 30th June .....

Today I wanted to take a look at a regularly asked question – “Where can you fly using Virgin .....

12 May 201912 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

Sky News reported last night that Virgin Atlantic has bid for Thomas Cook’s long-haul operation. This is, primarily, a Manchester-based business although Cook also flies long-haul from Gatwick .....

Sky News reported last night that Virgin Atlantic has bid for Thomas Cook’s long-haul operation. This .....

10 May 201910 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

Virgin Atlantic has launched a Tesco conversion inducement. It seems that Virgin Atlantic is NOT offering a transfer bonus this quarter to anyone who is thinking of converting their Tesco Clubcard .....

Virgin Atlantic has launched a Tesco conversion inducement. It seems that Virgin Atlantic is NOT offering a .....

7 May 20197 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 99 comments

Last Thursday, Virgin Atlantic launched a special limited-time sign-up bonus on its two new Virgin Flying Club credit cards, issued by Virgin Money. This is the biggest sign-up deal we have EVER seen .....

Last Thursday, Virgin Atlantic launched a special limited-time sign-up bonus on its two new Virgin Flying Club .....

6 May 20196 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 89 comments

Flybe is not launching a new loyalty scheme imminently, I was told this week. Flybe‘s partnership with Avios came to an end on 30th April. It is no longer possible to earn or spend Avios with .....

Flybe is not launching a new loyalty scheme imminently, I was told this week. Flybe‘s partnership with .....

3 May 20193 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Virgin Atlantic is offering £50 off flights to the US in its Premium cabin.  You need to book today, however. Until midnight tonight (Friday 3rd) you will get £50 off flights in Premium from .....

Virgin Atlantic is offering £50 off flights to the US in its Premium cabin.  You need to book today, .....

3 May 20193 May 2019 by Anika Burnett • Leave a comment