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IHG summer sale
The IHG summer sale has just started and runs until 31 August. The 15% off is a little underwhelming, but it does say from 15% discount, so there is a chance it could be more. You need to be an IHG Rewards member to get the full discount, otherwise you only get 6%.
The sale is available for participating IHG® branded hotels in Europe, from 20 June 2026 to 20 March 2027.
The good news is that no deposit is required, and you can change your plans up to 7 days before arrival. Cancellations within 7 days of the arrival date will incur a charge of the first night’s stay.
The offer is valid at participating Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Garner Hotels, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, Regent Hotels and Resorts, Ruby Hotels, Staybridge Suites, Vignette Collection, and voco, located across Europe. Six Senses Hotels are not included in this Offer.
You can find the sale page here.
New Priority Pass lounge for Manchester
Aspire, Swissport International’s airport hospitality brand, has announced the opening of a new lounge at Manchester Airport. This will be Aspire’s third lounge at this airport and the second in Terminal 2, following recent openings at Liverpool and Birmingham airports. In terminal 2, there is currently an Aspire lounge and the Escape lounge.
The new lounge will open in late August 2026 and is centrally located in Terminal 2. Even if you don’t use the new one, the 300-seat capacity should ease crowding in the other Priority Pass and paid-for lounges. All UK Aspire Lounges allow you to pre-book your space for a small fee of £6 when using a Priority Pass, and you also get credits for this with the Amex Platinum.
“We’re delighted to announce our third lounge at Manchester Airport and second in Terminal 2. With a capacity of over 300, our guests can be assured of world-class, award-winning hospitality and a lounge designed to reflect our almost 40 years of experience in partnership with the airport. With a strong forward pipeline and significant continuous improvement projects to enhance the guest experience, Aspire has real momentum in the UK & Ireland as part of our global investment plan,” said James Millett, Director of Lounges UK&I and Global Customer Innovation at Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality.
The lounge has been designed with all types of passengers in mind, with spaces for small groups and families to socialise together, places to dine as well as a quiet area and private work rooms. The decoration and design are designed to feel calm along with artwork reminiscent of Manchester’s industrial heritage.
BA currently uses the rather disappointing Escape lounge. It will be interesting to see if they take the opportunity to switch to the new lounge to give their customers a better experience.
For pre-bookings, prices start at £46.99 for adults and £31.99 for children aged 2-11.
Iberia 10% off gift cards
Iberia’s regular gift card offer is back for Father’s Day, with 10% off. While it is only a small discount, it is worth considering if you are about to book Iberia flights. The offer ends on 21 June.
The gift cards are only valid for routes operated by Iberia Operadora, Iberia Express or Iberia Regional Air Nostrum. They are valid for 12 months, and you can fly as many times as you want until you have used up the card amount. However, you do need to complete your flights within 12 months of purchase, not just use the card. Only one Gift Card can be redeemed per booking or purchase, which is definitely worth considering when you are deciding what amoung to buy. However, under certain conditions, several Gift Cards can be merged into one card to make a purchase with a single code.
You can find the relevant page here.
