Earn 15,000 bonus Amex points with Leading Hotels of the World [Targeted]
Earlier, we wrote about a new Turkish Airlines offer that launched this morning and here we have a second interesting travel offer that Amex has dropped into out accounts.
For select bookings made with Leading Hotels of the World that are paid for by 8 December, Amex is offering targeted cardholders a bonus of 15,000 points.
American Airlines new routes to Europe are now bookable (schedules added)
Towards the end of last week, American Airlines announced that it would add five new routes to its transatlantic schedule for summer 2025, but the airline didn't let us know what the flight times would look like, and the routes weren't yet open for bookings. Well, now the routes have been loaded to aa.com and we can see what the schedules look like.
Save $200 on Turkish Airlines spending with this offer [Targeted]
Amex has today launched a new targeted offer for spending with Turkish Airlines on flights departing the United States. The offer appears to be widely available, so if you're making plans to visit Europe between now and next July, this could be an easy way to save a little cash.
Make sure you make the most of the British Airways ‘Best Price Guarantee’
The fact that most large hotel chains offer some sort of price guarantee is pretty well known. What appears to be less well known is that a number of airlines offer a similar policy, and as I've recently had some luck with the British Airways best price guarantee, I thought it was worth a mention to make sure that readers aren't missing out on easy (albeit small) savings.
How to earn Avios when you fly with United Airlines
Generally speaking, it's usually pretty simple to figure out which airline loyalty programs you can credit your flights to without resorting to an in-depth Google search because most major airlines belong to one of the three global alliances (Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam).
Sometimes, however, there's an option that is less than obvious, and in this article we discuss one such option which can be very useful to know about.
Sale: Save up to 20% at select Hyatt resorts
Hyatt has launched a sale in which it's offering guests up to 20% on stays made at select resorts in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The savings can be locked in for stays through the end of April next year, and this is what you need to know.
Airfare deal: East Coast – Europe Business Class for $2,200 (Round Trip)
TAP Air Portugal is currently running a 'Multi destination campaign" which given all the emails I'm getting, the airline seems to be particularly excited about. The campaign is valid for most regions of the world to which TAP operates, but I'm just going to focus on the US for the purposes of this article.
American Airlines schedules a 787 on Los Angeles – Honolulu for the holidays (very limited time)
American Airlines may have had to cut back on a number of routes due to the ongoing delivery issues with a number of Boeing aircraft, but it has managed to dig around its fleet and find a 787-8 Dreamliner to schedule on its Los Angeles - Honolulu route over Christmas and New Year.
Use the Capital One to Flying Blue transfer bonus to book this transatlantic Business Class deal (31,300 miles)
Through 29 September, Capital One is offering a 20% bonus on transfers into the Flying Blue program and with Flying Blue currently offering a good Business Class deal between North America and Europe, this may be the time to consider moving some miles across.
The British Airways Avios subscription service (what you need to know)
Back in October 2022, in what may have been a world-first for a major airline loyalty program, the British Airways Executive Club introduced a subscription service that permits its members to purchase Avios at a highly discounted rate.
In this article, we take a look at what this subscription service offers.
Earn 10,000 bonus Hilton points when you spend with Delta [Targeted]
There's a noticeable dearth of new travel offers in our Amex accounts, but one targeted offer that caught our eye this morning is for Hilton Honors co-branded card holders who can now earn 10,000 bonus Hilton points when they spend at least $300 with Delta.
Qantas will fly between Melbourne and Hawaii in 2025
Qantas has announced that it plans to operate a new service between Melbourne and Honolulu from next year which will see the airline adding over 40,000 seats/year to its operations between Australia and Hawaii.
How to earn airline miles & points with Airbnb
If you're in the ever-growing group of travelers who are choosing to book vacation rentals over hotels, it's important you realize that you don't have to pass up on earning miles and points just because your chosen accommodation isn't part of a major corporation.
Sometimes it may take a bit of effort to maximize your earnings, but the earning opportunities are still there. You just have to know where to look.
Earn 2x Marriott elite night credits with Homes & Villas
After saying that the last promotion that was run would be the last big promotion of the year, Marriott Homes & Villas launched a new promotion over the weekend in which its offering Bonvoy members double elite night credits on select stays made by the end of the year.
Now live: Hilton’s final big promotion for 2024 (register now)
Hilton’s final big global promotion of 2024 was announced back in the middle of August but it didn't go live until today. It runs through to 31 December 2024 and if you want to make sure you take part (or accidentally miss out on points), now would be a good time to register.
Flash Sale: Up to 20% off + 10,000 bonus Avios with Qatar Airways (departures from Europe)
Today has seen Qatar Airways launch a couple of promotions for departures from Europe which may offer good value if you're prepared to book in the next few days. The promotions cover dates well into next year (one covers travel through the end of June 2025), so there should be scope for quite a few people to make the most of these offers.
British Airways 777-300ER Business Class (Club Suite) Review
For a recent flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles, I managed to avoid having to book the British Airways A380 Business Class cabin in which I had traveled on my way over to Europe and, instead, I booked the airline's newest long-haul Business Class seat - the Club Suite.
Reminder: Earn 2X points at Hyatt Place/Hyatt House properties worldwide
This is a reminder (for anyone who missed it when it first launched) that the World of Hyatt is currently still offering members the opportunity to earn double points on stays at Hyatt Place and Hyatt House properties world wide.
JetBlue delays the return of five seasonal transatlantic routes
Back in May, JetBlue's schedule was updated to show that the airline was removing almost a third of its transatlantic capacity for the winter season to allow it to concentrate on routes to the Caribbean and on a few premium domestic routes.
In a more recent set of schedule changes, JetBlue has now pushed back the expected re-start date of five of its transatlantic routes, and this means that some routes will now not return until deep into 2025
Do I or don’t I? (my Hawaiian Airlines dilemma)
Tomorrow is the last day that transfers between Amex Membership Rewards and Hawaiian Airlines will earn a 20% bonus and, ordinarily, this wouldn't be a bonus in which I'd have any interest. These aren't, however, ordinary times.
IHG Rewards is adding a new hotel in the Maldives
IHG has confirmed that an existing Maldivian resort will be coming under the wing of one of its brands by the end of the year and if the images and online reviews are to be believed, this could be a very nice addition to IHG Rewards.
Comparing the three Southwest Rapid Rewards consumer cards (2024)
With Southwest currently running a promotion in which holders of its co-branded credit cards can earn bonus tier qualifying points through credit card spending, now would seem to be a good time to take another look at what each of the three Southwest consumer cards offer.
British Airways A380 Club World Business Class review (LAX-LHR)
A review of the British Airways A380 Club World (Business Class) seat and cabin as experienced on a flight between Los Angeles and London.
Southwest launches 5 promotions that will help you earn elite status faster
Southwest appears to be keen (not for the first time) to boost the number of elite status holders that it has as it is now running an amazing five promotions that will allow members of its Rapid Rewards program to earn A-List or A-List Preferred status a lot quicker and a lot easier.
Two IHG deals for stays in the Middle East, Africa, India & South Asia
Alongside the resorts sale that we wrote about yesterday, IHG is also running two further deals, and these are for stays across the Middle East, Africa, India and South Asia.
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport review
While Marriott, Hilton and IHG all have multiple properties at or immediately around Heathrow Airport, Hyatt has just one - the Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport - so if you're a Hyatt loyalist, this is the property that you're likely to choose if you're not looking for anything upscale and just need a bed for a night or two.
Marriott’s new global promotion for stays through 26 November 2024
It's a double promo day for Marriott because as well as launching a new promotion for select holders of its co-branded credit cards, it has also launched a new global promotion covering stays between 10 September and 26 November 2024.
New Marriott cardholder promotion: 2,000 bonus points on select stays
A little earlier, we wrote about a new promotion that Hyatt has launched for holders of its co-branded credit cards, and it now looks like Marriott has followed that lead with its own promotion for most co-branded cardholders in eleven countries across the globe.
Hyatt cardholders can now earn up to 20,000 bonus points at Unbound Collection properties
Hyatt has launched a new promotion for holders of its two co-branded credit cards, so for the next few months, anyone holding The World of Hyatt Credit Card or the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card can earn up to 20,000 bonus points on stays made at Unbound Collection properties worldwide.
Reminder: Hyatt will give you up to 1.54 cents in value per World of Hyatt Point
When Hyatt announced that it would be introducing peak and off-peak pricing (in the dark days of 2019), a further announcement was also made. That announcement, however, got a little lost among the noise generated by the award chart devaluation and the pandemic that followed shortly thereafter.
Qatar Airways 787-8 Dreamliner Business Class review (DOH-BRU)
Leading up to this flight, I had flown in the newest Business Class cabin Qatar Airways operates, the oldest Business Class cabin it operates, and the famed Qsuite cabin, so this was my fourth type of Qatar Airways Business Class cabin in under a week. I think that may be a first for me.
Why it can be important to credit at least 1 Avios to the British Airways Executive Club every year
Normally, when you see an article or post reminding you to credit some activity to your rewards accounts it's because the author doesn't want you to accidentally allow your hard-earned balances to expire. This article, however, isn't about that.
These are the current Hilton Honors status match promotions
In recent years we've seen some very generous status match promotions from Hilton with the requirements for top-tier Diamond Elite status reduced to just 9 or 12 nights.
Hilton's current status match promotions aren't quite as generous, but they're still pretty good, and if you don't have access to credit cards that offers Hilton elite status as a benefit, these promotions may offer you the easiest route to more comfortable and rewarding stays with Hilton.
Qatar Airways European promotion – earn 50% more elite status credits
Following on from the Americas promotion we wrote about yesterday, it looks like Qatar Airways is also running a European promotion which, although less rewarding than the Americas promotion, could still give travelers invested in the Privilege Club program and nice boost towards earning or retaining elite status.
How to handle hotels that refuse elite upgrades
A recurring theme among many travelers with hotel elite status is that they frequently fail to score upgrades at properties that are far from full and where an upgrade should be offered per the terms of the loyalty program to which they belong.
There is no easy fix to this and there's no guaranteed method of 'forcing' a property to offer an upgrade, but there are things you can do to give yourself a better chance when you're checking in.
This is Delta’s timetable for providing free wifi on international routes
In July, Delta Air Lines began to roll out free T-Mobile wi-fi on select long-haul international routes, and it has now confirmed that the rollout is being expanded and it has published an expected timeline for the whole of its international network.
Important: Make sure you view your Amex offers in the app AND on the desktop site
Sites like ours are often writing about the great benefits that various American Express cards offer and the differences between those offerings, but one benefit that all Amex cards offer can also be the most lucrative - access to Amex offers.
How to earn Avios on Lounge Pass bookings
For flyers who don't routinely get access to airport lounges courtesy of elite status or the fares they purchase, lounges that allow travelers to pay to access their facilities and programs that allow travelers to pay to access a variety of lounges without the need for an annual membership, can be very useful.
A look inside the Aer Lingus A321neo (used on select US routes)
Aer Lingus ordered the Airbus A321neo Long Range aircraft specifically to give it an efficient aircraft on which to operate transatlantic routes that don't warrant the use of a wide-body aircraft.
Fortunately, Aer Lingus also employs its A321neo aircraft on select short haul routes (usually while they're in between transatlantic trips to maximise their air time), so it was on a flight between London Heathrow and Dublin that I got my first chance to look inside the newest aircraft type in the Aer Lingus fleet.
Plaza Premium Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 2 review
The last time I visited the Plaza Premium Lounge in Heathrow T2 the world was in the grip of COVID-19 and this was the only lounge still operating in the whole of the terminal.
Three years on from those dark days, I found myself flying out of Heathrow T2 on an Aer Lingus flight to Dublin, so this seemed like a good opportunity to see what the lounge is like when more than a handful of passengers are traveling and when pressure on the lounge is considerably higher.
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars review
The Hyatt Regency Blackfriars is one of three Hyatt Regency Properties in central London (The Churchill is reviewed here) and it opened its doors in June 2023. A little over a year after the hotel welcomed its first guests, I finally had the opportunity to see what the property has to offer courtesy of a two night award booking.
The one fundamental rule to follow when buying miles or points
Whether they're scrabbling around for money when their stock price falls or whether they just want to make some quick and easy cash, a lot of the corporations that operate the big loyalty programs like to run sales on the points and miles they issue.
Some of these sales can offer a very economical way to travel in comfort and are worth investigating, but regardless of how good a sale is, all of them should come with a health warning that everyone should heed.
Iberia short-haul Economy Class A320neo review (MAD-LHR)
A couple of days ago, I published a review of the Iberia A320 short-haul Business Class cabin, so as my very next flight was on the same aircraft type but in the Economy Class cabin, I thought it would be interesting to review that and to see how the two compare.
Comparing the four Chase Ink Business credit cards
Each of the four Chase Ink cards offers cardholders something different and each card has its own strengths, so to make it easy to see exactly how these cards compare, we've listed out their earnings rates, their key benefits, and their annual fees across two tables and added in a little commentary as well.
Get Radisson Rewards top-tier status INSTANTLY and for up to 2 years
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Iberia Premium Lounge Velazquez Madrid Terminal 4S review
After a recent Iberia Business Class flight between London and Madrid, I found myself with time to spare at Madrid's Barajas Airport, and that meant that I could take a look inside the Iberia Premium Lounge Velazquez at Madrid T4S which I knew had been given a small makeover since the last time I had visited.
Etihad keeps London A380 reductions deep into 2025
At the end of last month, the Etihad schedules were updated to show the A380 dropping from 14 to 12 weekly frequencies on the London route for part of winter 2024/25 and now, following a further schedule update, it looks like Etihad plans to keep that reduction in place for considerably longer.
How to pool Hilton Honors points (it’s free!)
Unlike most hotel loyalty programs, Hilton has allowed its members to pool points for several years. There's no fee to pool Hilton Honors points and up to 11 people can participate in the pooling, so this is definitely something all Hilton Honors members should be aware of.
How to access Amex Centurion Lounges (and where the lounges are)
The first American Express Centurion Lounge was opened in Las Vegas in 2013 and since then, Amex has rolled out its lounge concept to multiple locations around the US as well as to select international locations.
In this article we take a look at who can access these Centurion Lounges, what the rules are surrounding entry, who can bring in free guests, and how much standard guest access costs.
Iberia short-haul Business Class A320neo review (LHR-MAD)
Most of my intra-Europe flying is done in Economy Class cabins because I (mostly) don't see the value in paying for short-haul European Business Class cabins, but this flight was part of a larger transatlantic Business Class itinerary and so I found myself sitting 'up front' on an Iberia A320neo flying between London and Madrid.
ITA Airways cuts winter service to San Francisco
Unfortunately, recent schedule updates have seen ITA trimming some of its routes, and one bit of trimming that may affect West coasters is the complete elimination of the airline's Rome - San Francisco route for winter 2024/25.
Chase has extended and improved its DoorDash partnership for select cardholders
Recently, Chase announced that it was extending its partnership with DoorDash for a further three years, and alongside that announcement came the news that holders of select Chase cards would be getting a few extra benefits on top of the DashPass benefit that they already get.
American Airlines 777-200ER Business Class review (transatlantic)
American Airlines offers two different Business Class cabins on its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. If you're fortunate, you'll find yourself in the newer cabin fitted with the Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats. If you're less fortunate, you'll find yourself in the older Safran Concept D seats.
This flight delay from American Airlines was extra annoying
In the past few days, I’ve been reviewing a series of flights that I recently took and some of the lounges that I visited, and in a couple of reviews I touched upon the fact that my flight from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Palm Springs was delayed.
What I haven’t mentioned so far is that one aspect of the delay was especially annoying.
Escape Lounge Phoenix (PHX) Terminal 4 review
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A look at the newest British Airways short-haul cabin
Recently and unexpectedly, I found myself traveling on a new British Airways A320neo aircraft which had been fitted with the airline's new short-haul cabins, so I took the opportunity to take a few pictures and a few notes.
American Eagle CRJ-700ER First Class review (PSP-PHX)
The last time I flew in a regional jet was, I think, on a flight between Las Vegas and Palm Springs, and it was so long ago that the iPhone hadn't been invented, social media hadn't ruined the world, and you could still switch on the TV without being assaulted by the gormless faces of talentless nobodies participating in 'reality TV'.
Aer Lingus is adding new routes to Europe and North Africa
This week, we've had some good news from Aer Lingus as we're told that three new routes will launch this coming winter. All three routes are short-haul routes, all three will start in Dublin, and all three are to destinations that should be popular with people connecting from transatlantic flights.
[Targeted] Fast track to American Airlines status for World of Hyatt elites
Yesterday, we published an article about the opportunities being given to AAdvantage members seeking World of Hyatt, so this article will focus on the more targeted and more limited opportunities being offered to select World of Hyatt elites seeking American Airlines AAdvantage elite status.
Marriott Desert Springs Villas I review (a Marriott Vacation Club property)
A few weeks ago, on a trip to the Coachella valley, I stayed in a 1-bedroom unit/villa (complete with a kitchen, living area and dining area) at the Marriott Desert Springs Villas I resort in Palm Desert. This is what that unit and the resort are like.
Fast track to World of Hyatt status for American Airlines elites
American Airlines and the World of Hyatt have brought back a fast track status promotion that we've seen, in one guise or another, published each year since the Hyatt/American Airlines partnership was launched.
This promotion gives select American Airlines elites the opportunity to enjoy immediate World of Hyatt elite status for 90 days and the opportunity to extend that elite status by completing qualifying activity within those 90 days.
Earn 24,000 bonus points/stay and get 10% off select bookings with Marriott Homes & Villas
If the last Marriott Homes & Villas promotion didn't tempt you into a booking or didn't cover the geographic area in which you're planning a stay, perhaps this latest offer of 24,000 bonus points per stay + 10% off at select properties worldwide will suit you better.
Delta has changed some of its plans for its European routes in summer 2025
Delta is in the spotlight today as it has pushed through several changes to its European route plans for the summer 2025 season. Some changes appear positive, while others may disappoint, so if you're planning to cross the pond with Delta next year, now would be the time to check your bookings.
American Airlines A321 domestic First Class review (DFW-PSP)
American Airlines operates several variants of the Airbus A321 and as far as I can tell, it offers these aircraft in at least four different cabin layouts. The A321 that I flew on between Dallas/Ft. Worth and Palm Springs was a 23 year old aircraft that once flew in US Airlines livery.
Which credit cards offer Global Entry & TSA PreCheck credits?
Global Entry is the US CBP program that gives members expedited entry into the United States via kiosks stationed at major points of entry and removes the need for passengers to stand in seemingly endless immigration lines as they wait to enter the country. The program currently costs $100 for a 5-year membership, but if you hold that right credit card, that fee can be rebated.
Earn 1,000 bonus Avios with Uber in the UK
Right now, Uber and British Airways are shining a light on their partnership by launching a new short-term promotion in which eligible bookings made through the Uber app will earn Executive Club members up to 1,000 Avios.
Breaking down the cost of a trip and the miles & points I earned from it
To give you an insight into how much one of my trips can cost, what my earnings from the flights, hotels, and the credit cards I use can look like, and how I work out the net cost of my travels, this article breaks down a trip I took earlier in the year which saw me traveling between Europe and Bangkok.
Hyatt has picked up a new property in Belize (this could be good)
Hyatt has confirmed that the Placencia Resort in Belize has joined its portfolio as an affiliated hotel and said that following what sounds like a major makeover, the property will become part of the Destination by Hyatt brand and join the World of Hyatt next year.
How to transfer Amex points to partner loyalty programs
This is our simple step-by-step guide showing how to transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points to Amex's numerous transfer partners like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Delta (amongst others).
The European Union will reintroduce the 100ml carry-on liquid restriction (I don’t understand this)
Following the introduction of ultra-modern scanners at various airports across the EU and the UK, the past 12 months saw the archaic liquid restrictions on the volume of liquid passengers could analyse liquids in vessels of up to 2 litres and that the were so sophisticated, most regular sized liquid-containing vessels could remain inside a passenger's carry-on bags.
Things were looking good ... until they weren't.
Texas has got a new upscale hotel – the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk
With the opening of the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk on 1 August 2024, Texas finds itself with a new high-end property at which miles & points enthusiasts can put their elite status to good use (especially if they hold Ambassador status) and where they can use their hard-earned points.
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express Review (2025) – A “must have” card
There aren’t many credit cards that we consider to be “must-have” cards for any serious miles and points fan, but The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express is one of them. This card comes with a $0 annual fee and is one of the more rewarding cards you’ll find for spending in non-bonused categories.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) review
The Flagship Lounges are the best lounges American Airlines operates and are found in just four US airports. One lounge location is in Dallas/Fort Worth and on a recent trip, a long stop over offered me the chance to take a look at what the DFW Flagship Lounge has to offer.
Two Hyatt promotions that you can still register for (double elite nights + bonus points)
There has been quite a lot of email activity from Hyatt in the past few weeks as the hotelier promotes discounts for stays in various parts of the world (check your spam/junk folders if you haven't been getting these), so I'm using this article to highlight a couple of good Hyatt promotions that may have got missed in all the noise.
Where to credit JetBlue transatlantic flights if you don’t use TrueBlue
Historically, most people outside of the US didn't really have much use for JetBlue. It was an airline focused mainly on the northeast of the United States and aside from a few routes to Mexico and the Caribbean from the East Coast, it didn't have an international presence.
Today, the airline's routes are still mostly centered around the northeast of the US, but because it now also operates flights across the Atlantic, it has found a broader audience.
Comparing the three IHG Rewards credit cards (2025)
There are currently three credit cards linked to the IHG One Rewards program and in this article you'll find a comparison of the annual fees, the earning rates, and the key benefits that these cards offer in what is (hopefully) an easily digestible format to make it easier to see which card would work best for you.
The World of Hyatt now has a property in a ‘country’ where no other chain has a presence
Generally speaking, the big name brands of the hospitality industry shun locations that can be seen as controversial or where international law has very little influence, so you may be surprised to find that the World of Hyatt now has a property in a country that isn't really a country.
American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class review (transatlantic)
A few months ago, I realised that I hadn't flown long-haul with American Airlines since early 2021, and considering I once used American up to ten times a year for my transatlantic travel, that's a long break from the airline's longer flights.
The lengthy break wasn't accidental or a coincidence. It was a deliberately taken break. But, as I found myself with a few transatlantic trips that I needed to book and as I was interested to see what things were like at the airline now, I took the plunge and booked some flights.
This is a review of the first of those flights.
An illogical free night certificate rule Marriott Bonvoy needs to change
I recently booked a stay at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square and leaving aside the fact that I wasn't particularly impressed with the property (reviewed here), there was something else about the booking that stood out for me - Marriott as has an illogical (some may say ridiculous) rule when it comes to booking rooms with a Free Night Certificate.
Hotel loyalty programs can still make me do ‘irrational’ things
I've been playing around with loyalty programs for a long, long time, so it would be nice to think that after all these years I've grown impervious to the ways in which some programs can make one do things that, to an outsider looking in, look completely irrational and a little mad. Sadly, that imperviousness still eludes me.
Hilton London Canary Wharf review
Continuing our recent run of London hotel reviews, today's review takes a look at the Hilton London Canary Wharf which sits in a eastern area of the city and in one of London's two financial centers.
A look inside the Marriott Bonvoy suite at London’s O2 arena
Marriott Bonvoy Moments is the successor to SPG Moments and is a program that allows Marriott Bonvoy members to spend their points on sports, concerts, and experiences at various arenas around the world and, in some circumstances, these can offer Bonvoy members a good alternative use for their points.
Remember to be patient when redeeming these two Hyatt Milestone Awards
At the beginning of the year, we a saw Hyatt push through a few changes to the World of Hyatt program and most of these centered around its Milestone Rewards. Mostly, the news was positive (even if not all the changes went far enough) and two of the changes that were introduced means that it can now pay to be patient when it comes to redeeming a couple of Hyatt's Milestone awards.
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square review
As I was considering how best to use an expiring Marriott Free Night Certificate without incurring any unnecessary costs (i.e. I was looking to book somewhere I could reach with relative ease from Los Angeles or London), I realised that the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square was one of the few London Marriotts at which I had never stayed.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel London review (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
Recently, I read a review of the Great Scotland Yard Hotel in which the writer called it the best Hyatt in London so, as I've always considered the Churchill to be London's best Hyatt and as my only experience of the Great Scotland Yard Hotel was 'enjoyed' during the Covid pandemic, I decided it was time to pay this property another visit.
Deal: Rakuten is offering 15% – 20% cash back at a wide variety of retailers (15 – 20 Amex points/dollar)
Today sees the return of "Big Give Week" on Rakuten, which sees the cashback site offering up to 20% back (or 20 Membership Rewards Points per dollar) at hundreds of participating stores and retailers. Better still, this promotion sees the return of some great cash back travel offers with the likes of Radisson and Viator.
Hilton’s second global promotion for 2024 is now live
Hilton's first major promotion of 2024 ended yesterday and in true Hilton fashion, its second global promotion of the year went live earlier today. This latest promotion runs to 2 September 2024 and, thankfully, is noticeably better than the one it is replacing.
IHG One Rewards is targeting select members for a 2x elite night promotion (check your spam filters!)
Ok, I'm very late with this news but blame email spam filters and not me - IHG One Rewards is emailing select members with an offer of double elite nights on their next two stays. The maximum bonus nights that you can earn is 14, but if you're chasing IHG status or IHG milestones and have been targeted, that's still a very nice boost to be given.
Mr & Mrs Smith properties are now being added to the World of Hyatt, but the benefits are underwhelming
As we were promised a few months ago (following Hyatt's purchase of the Mr & Mrs Smith booking platform), Hyatt is now adding Mr & Mrs Smith properties to the World of Hyatt, and we finally know what these properties will offer members when they stay. Frankly, I'm underwhelmed.
Delta will return to flying ex-LATAM A350s on its Los Angeles – Auckland route (good news & bad news)
Since the launch of its LA - Auckland route, Delta has been using the A350-900s that it acquired from LATAM to fly between Los Angeles and Auckland but up until recently, the schedules showed Delta's original A350s taking over the route from 20 May and continuing to operate the route through the summer and through the next winter season. This is no longer the case.
Deal: Save up to 20% on Hyatt stays in the Asia Pacific region
As well as releasing at least 18 targeted offers (which we discussed earlier), Hyatt has also launched a new sale for stays in the 'Asia Pacific' region which covers properties in 224 locations across 20 countries.
Have you been targeted for one of Hyatt’s new promotions? (check these links)
Hyatt has brought back a series of targeted deals that we last saw published at the beginning of 2023. There seem to be slightly fewer targeted deals in this iteration of the promotion (18 deals in 2024 v 23 deals in 2023) and it looks like the target audience may be narrower in 2024 than it was in 2023, but some of the offers still look good so it will be worth checking to see if Hyatt lists you among the chosen few.
A strange British Airways advert on Instagram
Following a recent flight, I had some spare time on my hands thanks to the fact that someone at Heathrow doesn't appear to understand that scheduled flights require someone to meet them and to operate their assigned jetbridge, so I pulled out my phone and started scrolling through Instagram.
British Airways free inflight messaging is rolling out at a (seemingly) good pace
At the beginning of March, British Airways confirmed that as part of its £7bn transformation plan, it would begin to roll out free inflight messaging for its Executive Club members (of all tiers) from 3 April and that all its wifi enabled aircraft would offer this service within 2 weeks of the rollout starting.
Heathrow T5 First Wing security has reopened (liquid restrictions lifted)
In the first week of January, the First Wing security lanes at Heathrow T5 were closed to allow the airport to upgrade the scanners in line with the UK government's requirements and, at the time, it was believed that the upgrades would take 3 to 4 months. Amazingly, however, a little over 10 weeks after the security lanes were closed they're now up and running again complete with all the shiny new equipment that should make life a lot easier for passengers fortunate enough to have access to the First Wing.
Delta adds more flights to Shanghai from Detroit
A little over a weeks ago we had United Airlines announcing that it would be re-launching its route between Los Angeles and Shanghai and increasing capacity to Hong Kong and now, in a recent schedule update, Delta has added more flights to Shanghai out of Detroit.
Air France news: More US flights & more US routes to get new Business Class
Air France has issued a reminder of its network plans and things are looking good for transatlantic flyers. We have a new route, a restarted route and more flights on the way (all previously announced), and the airline is promising to roll out its newest Business Class product on more North American routes this summer.
How American Airlines & Alaska Airlines reciprocal upgrades work (includes details of a new change)
Reciprocal upgrades have been available to American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Mileage Plan elites since 2021, and as a very recent change to the upgrade rules has improved the upgrade benefit for Alaska's flyers, this seems like a good time to recap how these upgrades work.
Comparing the five Marriott Bonvoy consumer credit cards (2025)
Since Amex and Chase both launched new mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy credit cards back in 2022, the number of Bonvoy consumer cards open to new applicants has stood at five. This article compares the annual fees, the earning rates, and the key benefits that these five cards offer in what is an easily digestible format to make it easier to see which Bonvoy card will work best for you.
6 of the best credit cards for dining, takeout & delivery services
A wide variety of cards offer bonuses or cash back for spending on dining, takeouts, and food delivery services, so I've pulled together a selection of five cards that I think offer some of the best returns available on dining expenditure. With no-annual-fee cards sharing this list with ultra-Premium cards, there should be a card that fits most people's wallets in this selection.
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