British Airways has made a number of announcements about its Summer 2026 timetable. The key one, from an Avios perspective, is additional Bangkok flights.

HSBC Premier has released some fascinating data about where their credit card holders redeem their points - and it's not necessarily what you would expect.

Accor and Qatar Privilege Club have launched a new Avios partnership, and everyone wins! You earn airline miles with hotel stays, and hotel points with flights.

Whilst Hilton and IHG are well represented in Brighton, Marriott has had no presence until now. A Four Point Flex hotel has ...

Finnair has launched an interesting sale. For flights booked by 28th August, for travel until 23rd August 2026, you receive ...

American Express is expanding its two 'added value' hotel programmes. For 2026, 400 new hotels will added to Fine Hotels & ...

Do the best loyalty schemes use fixed points earning or spend based? And should your redemption chart be fixed or revenue-based in return? We look at the options.

In January 2025, American Express moved from AXA to Europ Assistance to provide travel insurance benefits for holders of The ...

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Global Hotel Alliance is letting you buy DISCOVERY Dollars with a 15% discount at the moment. I take a look at whether it is worth it or not.