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News & offers: UK to tax frequent flyers?, Free flights with Malaysia Airlines & Hotels.com changes

UK to tax frequent flyers? A couple of days ago the news covered a proposal to tax frequent flyers. Apparently 1% of English residents take one-fifth of overseas flights. The…

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British Airways

Let’s talk British Airways surcharges and the best value upgrades

We all know BA love to extract as much money as they can out of us for upgrades and Avios bookings! But are there any tricks and “hacks”? 🙂 Surcharges…

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News: Mr & Mrs Smith joins IHG Rewards & new luxury Hilton London property opens

Mr & Mrs Smith joins IHG Rewards From early next year, IHG® Rewards Club members will be able to earn and redeem points at over 500 handpicked Mr & Mrs…

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News: A new British Airways American Express card is launched

American Express and British Airways are launching a new credit card for business owners who want to maximise their company spending and earn significant travel benefits. The British Airways American…

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new Qantas Lounge Heathrow Terminal 3 business class first class oneworld emerald

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Qantas A380 First Class Review – Flying the Kangaroo!

A review about Qantas A380 First Class. Firstly – whilst I want to thank BA for allowing us to fly this amazing product, it wasn’t without a headache! Getting rebooked…

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hotels

Four Seasons hotel Las Vegas review

This is a review of my favourite Four Seasons hotel Las Vegas. I have stayed there many times and still love it. But what makes it so special? Regular readers…

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New Virgin A350 Upper Class Seat – the whole truth & nothing but the truth

A revie of Virgin A350 Upper Class Seat. A few things – All flights, hotels and associated costs were paid by Virgin Atlantic. The outbound flight was a press-only charter.…

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Avios

Cathay Pacific Avios availability wide open – but how do you book on other airlines?

Cathay Pacific are having a difficult time with the inbound passengers loading to Hong Kong down substantially over the last few weeks. In August passenger numbers were down by 40%…

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News: BA strike cancelled, Iberia 8 day strikes?, new Bonvoy Maldives redemption & the ultimate avgeek experience

BA pilots’ strike cancelled The British Airline Pilots Association has today called off the next strike scheduled for 27th September in the dispute between British Airways and its pilots. BALPA…

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News: Virgin Atlantic – grand plans for new routes, second A350 enters service & new food

Virgin’s grand plans for new routes Like most airlines based at Heathrow, Virgin has been calling for less dominance by IAG (BA’s parent company) at Heathrow. Virgin Atlantic is set…

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News & offers: UK to tax frequent flyers?, Free flights with Malaysia Airlines & Hotels.com changes

Let’s talk British Airways surcharges and the best value upgrades

News: Mr & Mrs Smith joins IHG Rewards & new luxury Hilton London property opens

News: A new British Airways American Express card is launched

Qantas A380 First Class Review – Flying the Kangaroo!

Four Seasons hotel Las Vegas review

New Virgin A350 Upper Class Seat – the whole truth & nothing but the truth

Cathay Pacific Avios availability wide open – but how do you book on other airlines?

News: BA strike cancelled, Iberia 8 day strikes?, new Bonvoy Maldives redemption & the ultimate avgeek experience

News: Virgin Atlantic – grand plans for new routes, second A350 enters service & new food

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