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ALL Accor Launches 3,000 Bonus Points Offer for Europe and North Africa – Act Fast
Accor has just launched a promotion of 3,000 bonus reward points for eligible stays in Europe and North Africa, but it’s limited to 1,500 members.
Bookings must be made by 27th April and stays must be completed by 30th April 2026. You must stay a minimum of 2 nights and book direct.
To be in with a chance of 3,000 bonus points, you must register for the promotion. The terms also state you must register for wifi for ALL in a participating hotel.
Realistically, you would need to book and stay within the next few days to have any chance of being included. Existing bookings don’t count.
This is a strange offer that will likely leave many disappointed members put off from taking part in promotions like this again, but if you do end up among the first 1,500 people to complete a stay, 3,000 points is worth a fixed €60 off a stay. There’s also a range of other ways you can spend Accor points, which you can read about in our guide.
The other thing to note is that the terms say the offer is available to those who have been emailed with it (you may well have been), though the page is public on the site.
Book today, stay within the next few days, and you’ll be in with a chance. Leave it too late, and there is a high chance the bonus will already be gone. Consider the likelihood that you’re one of the first 1,500 people to book a stay just because of this promotion.
Points will be credited within 21 days after the completion of the offer on 30th April 2026.
Register for the offer here >>>
Virgin to Add More Las Vegas Flights
Virgin Atlantic will increase flights between Heathrow and Vegas from 7 to 10 per week starting 1st September 2026, with another service on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
This is in addition to the seasonal flights from Manchester on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 21st April to 21st October 2026.
This increase is much needed heading into the Autumn peak season. Currently, with one flight per day, other options include partner airline flights with a connection.
The new Heathrow-to-Vegas flight schedule will be as follows, effective from 1st September. Flight times may vary slightly based on the time of year:
| Day | LHR–LAS | LAS–LHR |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 17:25 – 20:10 | 22:00 – 15:55 +1 |
| Tuesday | 17:25 – 20:10 | 22:00 – 15:55 +1 |
| Wednesday | 17:25 – 20:10 – New
18:30 – 21:15 |
22:00 – 15:55 +1 – New
23:35 – 17:30 +1 |
| Thursday | 17:25 – 20:10 | 22:00 – 15:55 +1 |
| Friday | 18:00 – 20:45
18:25 – 21:10 – New |
23:15 – 17:10 +1 23:35 – 17:30 +1 – New |
| Saturday | 17:25 – 20:10 | 22:00 – 15:55 +1 |
| Sunday | 17:25 – 20:10 – New
18:30 – 21:15 |
22:00 – 15:55 +1
23:35 – 17:30 +1 – New |
All flights will be operated by Boeing 787-9s, which have the legacy herringbone Upper Class layout. Flights are already available to book, and you can also choose them as part of a Virgin Holidays booking.
For the 10 hr, 45-minute flight, off-peak one-way Saver Award fares start at 15,000 in Economy, 27,500 in Premium and 67,500 in Upper, plus taxes and charges. Most of the time, you’re looking at around 105,000 + £248 Economy Classic, 145,000 + £468 in Premium and 185,000 + £720 in Upper.
Very Cheap Etihad Fares: Heathrow to Hanoi Return for £1,248
Etihad has launched some very cheap Business fares. These are Business Value fares, which include up to 2 cabin bags with a combined 12kg allowance, 35kg checked baggage, Priority Access and fast track, but no lounge access, wifi or seat selection.
With the FCDO still advising against all but essential travel to the UAE, these fares are not risk-free. Booking any flight via the Middle East is currently unpredictable, but you can change it free of charge, subject to the fare difference. It’s also risky, as the flight may be cancelled.
The usual fares for these routes vary from £3,000 to £5,000. These fares have been reduced even more since the sale started.
Some of the top return fare deals from the UK include:
- Heathrow – Hanoi – £1,248
- Manchester – Hanoi – £1,260
- Heathrow – Taipei – £1,249
- Manchester – Taipei – £1,257
- Heathrow – Kuala Lumpur – £1,508
- Heathrow – Singapore – £1,508
- Manchester – Singapore – £1,261
- Heathrow – Manila – £1,507
- Heathrow – Male – £2,421
- Heathrow – Seoul – £1,593
- Heathrow – Sydney
- Heathrow – Melbourne – £2,544
- Manchester – Jakarta – £1,510
- Manchester – Hong Kong – £1,346
Europe return deals:
- Zurich – Singapore – €1,392
- Prague – Kuala Lumpur – €1,396
- Warsaw – Bangkok – €1,399
- Dublin – Colombo – €1,408
- Dublin – Phuket – €1,419
- Dublin – Jakarta – €1,419
There are some great fares over the next few months, but most of the cheapest fares are in the next few weeks. Etihad is advertising ‘Book with confidence knowing you can change your flight without a change fee until 31st March 2027’. However, you can only have one free date change.
