Collecting Avios (and sometimes tier points) on non one world airlines
Although you collect Avios and perhaps even have status in BA, there are times where it is just more expensive or more difficult to fly with one world airlines. For…
Is Marriott Bonvoy the Right Hotel Loyalty Programme for You? one of the best for luxury travellers?
Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty programme for the hotel chain whose most recognised brands are: Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien and Courtyard. Over 7,000 hotels participate…
The great TLFL Christmas giveaway
One of the perks of all the frequent flying TLFL does is the extras you get onboard such as amenity kits and pyjamas. Rather than leave them gathering dust we…
NEWS: More details on BA B777 routes with Club Suites & BA looks at 3D printing for planes
More details on B777 routes with Club Suites Yesterday I wrote about the new B777-300ER layout with Club Suites and the routes it was currently on. BA have now filed…
NEWS: Why it pays to book separately & extra Emirates & Marriott status perks + 1500 free Marriott Bonvoy points,
Why it pays to book separately from your travel companions… sometimes Generally, we advise that you should try and book together on one ticket if you are travelling together. This…
NEWS: BA’s new B777-300 layout + routes, AA introduce app passport scanning & new UK country house hotel for Fairmont,
American Airlines introduces app passport scanning I quite like some of the features of the AA app, particularly the luggage tracking, which gives peace of mind that your luggage has…
Christmas gift guide for people who love travel
If you have another keen traveller in your life or perhaps want to get some suggestions for your own Christmas wish list, here are some of my favourite presents around…
Is IHG Rewards the Right Hotel Programme for You?
IHG Rewards is the loyalty programme for the hotel chain whose most recognised brands are: Intercontinental, Kimpton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. Approximately 5,800 hotels participate in…
News: Oneworld considers alliance wide upgrades, LATAMs in a rush to leave & goodbye to Qatar’s most controversial star
Oneworld considers alliance wide upgrades According to Australian magazine Executive Traveller, oneworld are considering introducing a system that would allow members to use their miles to upgrade on any of…
News: Richard Branson speaks out on Virgin merger, Accor rebrands + and Hyatt expansion plans
Richard Branson speaks out on Virgin merger Yesterday I wrote about how it was rumoured in La Tribune that the Virgin/KLM Air France merger was off. Richard Branson himself has…
