The Hilton Gold fast-track “employee” offers have a colourful history, that have long-operated in something of a shade of grey. In short, while they are nominally aimed at employees of a certain… Continue Reading
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Cracking the Companion Voucher – Upgrading Using Avios
I have been running a series analysing the value of the companion voucher offered by the British Airways Premium Plus credit card offered by American Express (BAPP). To catch up, you should re-read the… Continue Reading
Review: Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge, Heathrow LHR Terminal 3
Plaza Premium, a world-wide independent airport lounge operator, have just opened their 5th (yes, 5!) lounge at London’s Heathrow LHR airport. This new one is a land-side arrivals lounge, in Terminal… Continue Reading
Want to Buy 2,247 Avios Cheaply? The Iberia Plus / Groupon Offer is Back!
We’ve seen this offer before… and love it!! You’re going to need some Spanish language skills though – or a web browser that can translate for you. But you should be able to purchase… Continue Reading
Miles & More Mileage Bargains – August Updates
Regular readers will know that each month the frequent flyer scheme for Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss etc – Miles & More – offers ‘Mileage Bargains’. These are heavily discounted… Continue Reading
How to Acquire 1,003 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles for 80p
It’s no secret that Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of our favourite frequent flyer programmes here at InsideFlyer UK. I received an offer from Alaska via e-mail, and decided to “travel… Continue Reading
IHG announce their “Accelerate” promotion for the Autumn/Winter, check your targets now!
The current IHG Accelerate promotion (covering hotels like Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo and InterContinental) has another few more weeks to run, with your last stays needed by the 31st. Pleasingly,… Continue Reading
A Summertime Challenge for Readers – Which Methods of Earning Avios Have ZERO Alternatives?
I was intrigued by a comment made by InsideFlyer UK reader Aleks in a recent post. He doubts my assertion about “opportunity cost” when earning Avios by saying: I’m quite happy to earn the… Continue Reading
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge
Cathay Pacific is known for their excellent lounges. The airline has invested heavily in upgrades, both in its hub Hong Kong as in key markets such as London, Paris, Bangkok and Manilla. The two ‘The… Continue Reading
Cracking the Companion Voucher – European Flights
The American Express BA Premium Plus credit card (BAPP) is often considered to be one of the best credit cards available in the United Kingdom. This belief is mostly due to the companion voucher that… Continue Reading