News & Offers: Extra Savings in the BA End of Summer Sale, Priority Pass Launches a VIP Airport Experience & Virgin Red O2 VIP Redemptions

Extra Savings of Up to £300 in the British Airways End of Summer Sale 

British Airways Holidays has just announced extra savings of up to £300 on top of the End of Summer Sale prices. This applies to some new flight + hotel or flight + car holiday bookings made between 18th and 23rd September 2025. 

The End of Summer sale ends on 30th September, but the extra discounts end on 23rd.

Travel must be between 1st January and 31st August 2026. 

Discounts Include:

• £300 extra discount on £10,000+ per booking

• £200 extra discount on £5,000+ per booking

• £100 extra discount on £2,500+ per booking

• £50 extra discount on £1,250+ per booking

• £25 extra discount on £625+ per booking (Flight + Car only)

You can also part-pay with Avios, which can help reduce the overall cost even more.

Here’s an example of what’s on offer:

5 Nights at the 5* Ritz-Carlton Dubai from £2,329pp

• Club World flights from Heathrow
• Half board included + Complimentary Half Board Dine Around 
• SPA credit 
• Selected dates 1st to 30th June 2025

View the offer here.

Here are some more 5* hotel + Business Class flight + breakfast deals I came across:

• Denia – Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa – 1st June – 4 nights – £620pp

• Barcelona – Ohla Eixample Hotel – 21st July – 7 nights – £1,084pp

• Jersey – Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa – 12th August – 7 nights – £876pp

• Marrakech – Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort & Spa – 10th January – 7 nights – £899pp

• Dubai – Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort – 24th January – 7 nights – £2,188pp

• Abu Dhabi – Le Meridien Abu Dhabi – 8th March – 7 nights – £2,404pp

• Johannesburg – African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection – 12th January – 7 nights – £2,911pp

• Toronto – InterContinental Toronto Centre – 30th January – 7 nights – £2,909pp

• Rio de Janeiro – Hotel Nacional – 25th February – 7 nights – £2,925pp

• Kuala Terengganu – Tanjong Jara Resort – 26th February – 7 nights – £3,022pp

If your holiday is eligible for the extra discount, you should see this message before you go to the booking page:

If there are any deals you like the look of, they will sell fast with the extra discount. It’s not huge, but if you’re thinking of booking a BA holiday soon, make sure to book before September 23rd for the extra discount. It’s worth keeping in mind that BA often add an extra discount towards the end of the End of Summer sale!

You can read our initial End of Summer sale report here

You can view the sale page here.

Priority Pass Launches ‘Priority Pass Private’ 

Priority Pass, best known for its airport lounge pass memberships, has just launched a new luxurious service aimed at high-net-worth travellers. Unfortunately, the service is invite-only. It’s a benefit which will be offered by Priority Pass partners, including private banks and wealth management companies. Pricing has also not been made public.

Initially, the launch will be in Europe and the Middle East across more than 76 airports across 30 countries in major travel corridors.

The concept is all about removing the hassle from airport travel. You can expect:

• Personal meet and assist
• Fast check-in
• Security and immigration assistance
• Access to VIP lounges and gourmet dining
• Chauffeured airside transfers
• Discreet boarding

In the UK, airports covered include Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow. Each location will offer its own “distinctive take on luxury”, meaning services could vary by airport. Priority Pass also promises access to “the world’s most exclusive private terminals”, though it has yet to spell out which facilities this covers.

There’s certainly a demand for products that offer some level of luxury above flying in Business or having airline status. We’ve seen a variety of launches recently, including the Aether Private Terminal and the Marhaba Meet and Greet.

Christopher Evans, CEO of Collinson International, which owns and operates Priority Pass, says:

“In today’s evolving world of luxury travel, the most discerning and high-net-worth travellers expect more than a seamless airport experience; they value time, privacy and exclusivity. Priority Pass Private was created to meet this need, transforming time in transit into time well spent. We are proud to bring this vision to life, reimagining travel for the world’s most elite travellers.”

Visit the Priority Pass Private website for more information.

Redeem Your Virgin Points for VIP Gig Nights at The O2

On Wednesday, I went to see Lewis Capaldi at The O2, watching from the Virgin Red Room instead of the usual seats, and I absolutely loved it. From the exclusivity of the space to the amazing central viewing position, it’s a truly VIP experience for live music fans.

The Red Room is an exclusive lounge-style space seating 28 people. The concept is inspired by the sophistication of a members’ club or secret bar and has Virgin’s modern aesthetic throughout.

When you arrive, you can enjoy VIP entry lanes. Once in the Red Room, you’ll receive two complimentary drinks per person. Food and drinks are also available for purchase, including pizza, salads, and antipasti boards.

How to Book

The Virgin Red Room is exclusively for Virgin Red members. It’s free to sign up, and no status is needed. You can transfer points from the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club to Virgin Red and vice versa.

There are a huge number of ways to collect Virgin Red points from booking trains via Virgin Trains Ticketing to spending with retail partners. Read our full guide to earning Virgin Points for more details.

At present, you can book shows with Virgin Points until the end of 2025. Tickets start from 25,000 Virgin Points and include entry for two guests. 

Current redemption offers include:

If you’re wondering what to spend your Virgin Points on, this could be a great option as it’s not something you can buy with cash.

You can find out more about the Red Room on the Virgin website here

You can also read Michele’s full 2024 review here.