The British Airways Wine Explorer club, run by Laithwaite’s, has launched a new deal. And it is a pretty good package. If you are a new customer, you will receive: A 12-bottle wine case, chosen .....

The British Airways Wine Explorer club, run by Laithwaite’s, has launched a new deal. And it is a pretty .....

10 Aug 201810 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 47 comments

Virgin Atlantic and its joint venture partner (and 49% shareholder) Delta have opened their pop-up pub.  I was down there last night for a couple of drinks to take a peek. “The Joint .....

Virgin Atlantic and its joint venture partner (and 49% shareholder) Delta have opened their pop-up pub.  I .....

10 Aug 201810 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the official opening of the first Grand Hyatt in Greece. The 309 room hotel is only the second property of the group to open in Greece, after the Hyatt Regency .....

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the official opening of the first Grand Hyatt in Greece. The 309 room .....

10 Aug 201810 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

In an encouraging boost for the region, Etihad is swapping its morning departure from Manchester to a Boeing 787.  This is the first time that Etihad has operated a 787 from the UK. This means that .....

In an encouraging boost for the region, Etihad is swapping its morning departure from Manchester to a Boeing .....

10 Aug 201810 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 97 comments

Lufthansa has launched its AnyWay Travel Pass promotion with one way flights to cities like Bangkok, Hong Kong or Johannesburg from just £139. The only snag is that you will only find out about your .....

Lufthansa has launched its AnyWay Travel Pass promotion with one way flights to cities like Bangkok, Hong Kong .....

10 Aug 201810 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 44 comments

By coincidence I had an article lined up for this week on how Ambassador works, but I will push it back a few days so as not to confuse it with this one. If you want to read a general overview of the .....

By coincidence I had an article lined up for this week on how Ambassador works, but I will push it back a few .....

9 Aug 20189 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 94 comments

If you don’t have your Christmas plans lined up yet, LATAM is offering some excellent fares to South America. These fares will earn Avios and British Airways Executive Club tier points if .....

If you don’t have your Christmas plans lined up yet, LATAM is offering some excellent fares to South .....

9 Aug 20189 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

This is my review of the refurbished Iberia Velazquez lounge in Madrid Terminal 4S. Iberia is in the process of refurbishing its two main lounges in Madrid.  The Velazquez lounge in 4S, which is .....

This is my review of the refurbished Iberia Velazquez lounge in Madrid Terminal 4S. Iberia is in the process .....

9 Aug 20189 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

Yesterday we ran an article on the changes to the Lloyds Duo Avios credit cards which were sent to cardholders on Monday. I said that I expected letters to follow to holders of the Lloyds Avios .....

Yesterday we ran an article on the changes to the Lloyds Duo Avios credit cards which were sent to cardholders .....

8 Aug 20188 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 162 comments

Whilst Tesco has a major presence in Ireland, AerClub has teamed up with supermarket chain SuperValu. You earn one Real Rewards point for every €1 you spend in SuperValu.  You can convert Real .....

Whilst Tesco has a major presence in Ireland, AerClub has teamed up with supermarket chain SuperValu. You earn .....

8 Aug 20188 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 92 comments

Airlineroute reports that, subject to any further extensions, the final Boeing 767 (the two aisle short/mid-haul aircraft) will leave the British Airways fleet on 25th November when it returns from .....

Airlineroute reports that, subject to any further extensions, the final Boeing 767 (the two aisle .....

8 Aug 20188 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

Good news – American Express is bringing in a new Membership Rewards transfer partner Bad news – it could not be less interesting The new partner is, erm, Aer Lingus Avios.  Yes, someone .....

Good news – American Express is bringing in a new Membership Rewards transfer partner Bad news – .....

8 Aug 20188 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These generally involve buying a one-year subscription with up to 13,200 Avios points thrown in as a bonus. .....

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These generally .....

8 Aug 20188 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Lloyds Bank is sending out letters to holders of the legacy Lloyds Duo Avios credit cards announcing that the cards are closing in 2-3 months time.  The exact date was not given. This is the first .....

Lloyds Bank is sending out letters to holders of the legacy Lloyds Duo Avios credit cards announcing that the .....

7 Aug 20187 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 212 comments