Turning right, not left? The Concorde room is one of the most exclusive lounges at Heathrow airport – and it is certainly the most luxurious of all the T5 lounges (as well as most BA lounges elsewhere). … Continue Reading
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Bargain Hotel Stays – SPG Hot Escapes Week 15
As we have previously flagged, every Wednesday Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), releases the latest round of “SPG Hot Escapes” on their dedicated website. These deals can be booked until… Continue Reading
Getting A Room Upgrade – How To Improve Your Chances
Mr Deeney, it’s my pleasure to inform you that you have received an upgrade… One of the questions I get asked a lot when travelling with friends is, “why is your room always nicer than… Continue Reading
London to New York Business Class – at £925 return per person
Dedicated “Business Class only” airline La Compagnie is currently offering some extremely competitive prices on return flights from London (Luton) to New York (Newark), with prices starting… Continue Reading
Emirates Extends Its Check-In Time To 48 Hours Before Flight
Dubai-based airline giant Emirates has extended its online check-in window from 24 to 48 hours before departure. The change is effective immediately and so can, for example, already be used on all Emirates… Continue Reading
Review: Etihad Business Class on the A380 – it doesn’t get any better
Following a slightly underwhelming long-haul Business Class experience with Lufthansa, I was very much expecting a return to form in the renowned Business Class cabin of Etihad, on the enormous A380… Continue Reading
Air NZ to LA: upgrade your Economy Class travel to the Skycouch for £100 less
Air New Zealand is currently offering £100 off couple’s upgrades to their unique Economy “Skycouch”, on bookings (and travel) from London to Los Angeles completed by 22 June 2016. The… Continue Reading
Some thoughts… on coping with loyalty programme addiction
A loyalty programme addiction? What on earth are you talking about? Well many of us travellers who love to earn air miles or hotel points could probably be medically categorised for it in some way. I’ve… Continue Reading
Opening Ceremony: New SAS Route Copenhagen-Boston
SAS currently has a strong focus on their long-haul route network. Only a few weeks ago they celebrated the opening of the route from Stockholm to Los Angeles – and in September the route to Hong… Continue Reading
Eat your way to double loyalty points and miles
We have previously flagged a potentially good value way to earn SPG Starpoints – by eating and drinking at Starwood hotel restaurants. Not only do you not need to actually be a guest at the hotel… Continue Reading
