How to get status in a hotel loyalty scheme almost instantly & status matching
Unless you travel a lot, getting status in a hotel loyalty can seem very daunting with the number of nights required to earn it. However, there are a number of…
News: Win or lose? – hotel scheme changes for Marriott Bonvoy & Small Luxury Hotels
Marriott Bonvoy Marriott Bonvoy has been through a whole world of changes recently, many not implemented very well. This led to a whole new verb – being ‘Bonvoyed’ to describe…
What are the best value business & first redemptions on Virgin & British Airways miles?
British Airways First class If you just want to experience First Class or have always had a hankering to visit Russia, this is one of the best value redemptions you…
InterContinental hotel New York Times Square review – was it worth redeeming a free night?
I visit New York fairly regularly and boy, can hotels be expensive! It is not unusual for the top 5* hotels to charge £1000 a night! So, how did I…
News: Battle of the A350s – new Virgin destination revealed & Virgin/Delta changes
Battle of the A350s The last few weeks have seen both BA and Virgin take delivery of their first A350s. We have been able to have a good look at…
News: BA’s virtual reality – 3D cinema in the skies
British Airways customers will have their own 3D cinema on board as the airline exclusively trials a new virtual reality headset in a UK first. From now until the end…
How to get BA Executive Club Silver for £900!
Well, we did Gold for £2000 already here. But what about Silver for less than half that? BA Silver So what does your shiny silver card get you? Further information…
News: Heathrow staff strikes update & new extreme food trend comes to W hotels
Heathrow strikes update There are still two strikes pending that could affect Heathrow and British Airways pilots. The Heathrow strike by 4000 staff was scheduled for 23/24 August which is…
News: Gatwick airport improvements, & Virgin Clubhouse and Revivals changes
Gatwick airport improvements Gatwick Airport has revealed details of its planned Gatwick North Terminal expansion. The Pier 6 western extension will offer over half a million more North Terminal passengers…
News: Virgin Atlantic’s new A350 arrives in London & those flying ladies
Virgin receives its first Airbus 350 With a lot less fanfare than the BA A350 arrival, Virgin Atlantic’s first A350 touched down in London Gatwick from Toulouse on Saturday night.…
