New British Airways Status Changes Make Silver and Gold Even Easier for High Spenders
British Airways is overhauling its tier‑point system to reward flexible and semi‑flexible ticket purchases more heavily than cheap, non‑refundable fares. Starting 1 April, base fares, carrier surcharges, seat and baggage fees, and a new bonus table will determine points, effectively doubling earnings on flexible tickets. The changes also double tier points for baggage, seat selection and Sustainable Aviation Fuel purchases, and extend bonus points to American Airlines and Iberia flights. As a result, high‑spending corporate travelers can achieve Silver or Gold status with far fewer flights or spend.
Bits: Royal Jordanian Status Match Update, Andaz Lisbon Hotel Opens
Royal Jordanian has resolved a website glitch that prevented some travelers from opening a Royal Club account and requesting a top‑tier hotel status match to British Airways Silver‑equivalent status. The airline now provides a direct enrollment link, and eligible members...
Club Eurostar Has Launched a Big Reward Seat Sale – Worth an Amex Transfer?
Club Eurostar has opened a 20% discount sale on all reward seats, with no blackout dates and travel allowed through 12 December. Bookings must be completed by 4 p.m. on Thursday 19 March, and the reduced pricing applies to Standard, Plus and Premier...
NEW: British Airways Closes Most Middle East Flights up to 15th April
British Airways announced it will not accept new bookings to Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai or Tel Aviv until 16 April, and has suspended Abu Dhabi flights until October. While the flights are not automatically cancelled, passengers cannot obtain refunds until BA confirms...
Good Aer Lingus / British Airways Flight Sale From Dublin Launched
Aer Lingus has opened a business‑class sale from Dublin for travel between June and September 2026, with round‑trip fares as low as €1,706 to North‑American destinations. The offers include refundable tickets subject to a 15% penalty and may involve British...
Have We Underestimated the Benefits of Mastercard Priceless?
Mastercard’s Priceless program provides cardholders with exclusive discounts, elite status upgrades, and hard‑to‑get tickets to events across the UK and globally. Recent experiences show access to sold‑out theatre shows, backstage ballet rehearsals, and charity‑linked UEFA Champions League tickets. Many offers,...
Think the Same Avios Flight Costs the Same via BA, Qatar and Finnair? Think Again
Recent expansion of Avios to Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Finnair Plus means the same award flight can cost very different amounts depending on which platform you use. A Helsinki‑Osaka round‑trip example shows British Airways charging the highest taxes, Qatar...
Save 15% on Reward Nights at New IHG Hotels
IHG One Rewards is extending its 15% discount on reward‑night redemptions to a six‑month window, up from the usual three months. The promotion applies to a curated list of newly added IHG hotels, with stay‑by deadlines ranging from March to...
Hotels.com Rewards Is BACK – and Better than Ever for Low Spenders
Hotels.com announced the return of its original loyalty program for UK customers, ending the One Key scheme. The revamped Rewards gives a £100 credit after every ten nights booked, provided the average nightly rate is at least £75. This flat‑rate...
Can You Extend an Expiring British Airways American Express 2-4-1 Companion Voucher?
British Airways updated the terms of its American Express 2‑4‑1 Companion Voucher in mid‑2024, allowing a three‑month extension in limited circumstances. Extensions are evaluated case‑by‑case and require supporting documentation such as medical or bereavement proof. The change formalises a practice...
LAST DAY: Get a 25% Bonus on HSBC Premier Credit Card Points Conversions to Avios
HSBC is offering a limited‑time 25% bonus on converting HSBC Premier credit‑card points to British Airways Avios, ending at midnight on 28 February 2026. The bonus applies only to transfers into a BA Avios account and the bonus points usually arrive instantly,...
Stansted Opens a New Lounge on Tuesday Following Escape Closure
London Stansted Airport has launched a new “Essence by Escape” lounge on 3 March, replacing the closed Escape lounge. The facility is located in Satellite 1, meaning Ryanair passengers cannot use it, while airlines such as Emirates, Lufthansa and Jet2 have access....
Bits: Etihad Signs McLaren F1 Deal, Get a 100% Bonus Buying IHG Points
Etihad Airways has signed a multi‑year sponsorship with the McLaren Formula 1 and United Autosports WEC teams, securing branding on race cars, helmets and a future Dreamliner livery. The partnership extends Etihad’s long‑standing involvement with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Meanwhile, IHG One...
Earn Double Avios with LeShuttle – and a Reminder of How the Partnership Works
LeShuttle launched Club LeShuttle, adopting Avios as its loyalty currency, the first non‑airline partner. Members earn 3 Avios per £1 on standard tickets and 6 per £1 on Flexiplus, with a double‑Avios promotion offering 6 and 12 Avios respectively for...
Is It Worth Joining Point A Hotels ‘A List’ Programme?
Point A Hotels operates a small chain of 11 city‑center properties across the UK and Ireland, targeting budget‑conscious travelers with well‑equipped micro‑rooms priced from £50‑£60 per night. Its free ‘A List’ programme replaces traditional points‑based loyalty with a flat 10%...
GWR’s Bizarre IT Upgrade on Tuesday Will Wipe Out Your Future E-Tickets!
Great Western Railway (GWR) is rolling out a new mobile app on Tuesday, requiring all users to reset passwords and, crucially, to retrieve or export their existing e‑ticket data before Monday night. Bookings for travel on or after 24 February...
Bits: New Korean Air Amex Offer, IHG Launches ‘Noted’ Brand, Radisson Opens on Lake Como
Korean Air has revived its American Express cashback promotion, offering £100 back on £750 spend for UK bookings made by 29 March. IHG announced its 21st brand, the Noted Collection, targeting upscale independent hotels with a goal of 150 properties in...
How Does Hilton’s ‘Guaranteed Connecting Hotel Rooms’ Feature Work?
Hilton has introduced a guaranteed connecting‑room option across its portfolio, allowing guests to book adjacent rooms directly on hilton.com. Travelers must select “two rooms,” book at least three days in advance, and the system filters out non‑connectable types. While cash...
Bits: £100 Amex Hotel Offer, Marriott Executive Apartments Improves, Al Bustan Closure
Lore Group has launched a £100 American Express cashback promotion for stays of £400 across six of its luxury hotels, including Sea Containers London and Pulitzer Amsterdam, with prepaid bookings eligible if made through the official website or Global Hotel...
How Does the British Airways Status Extension for New Parents Work?
Since 2017 British Airways lets Bronze, Silver and Gold members extend their tier status when they have a baby, whether by birth, adoption or shared parental leave. Eligible members can apply twice within any five‑year window by emailing baby@ba.com with...
Got Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite Hotel Status? You Get United Airlines Status for Free
Marriott Bonvoy Titanium and Ambassador Elite members can now claim United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Silver status for free through the RewardsPlus partnership. The status provides a free checked bag, complimentary Economy Plus seat selection, and the ability to transfer up...
How Does Global Hotel Alliance’s GHA DISCOVERY Loyalty Programme Work?
Global Hotel Alliance’s GHA DISCOVERY program now serves 34 million members across more than 950 upscale properties in over 100 countries. The tiered system—Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium—can be reached with a small number of stays, especially by mixing brands, and rewards...
Is easyJet Plus Worth the £249 Membership Fee? (And How to Save 10%)
easyJet Plus is a paid membership program priced at £249 that bundles free seat selection, priority boarding, fast‑track security, a larger cabin bag allowance and a price‑promise refund. The benefits apply only to the member, not to accompanying passengers, and...
AirAsia X Is Returning to London with Kuala Lumpur Flights
AirAsia X will resume London Gatwick service with daily flights from Kuala Lumpur starting 26 June, routing through its new Bahrain hub. The airline will operate Airbus A330 aircraft offering a Premium Flatbed product that sits between economy and traditional business class....
Get a 30% Bonus Transferring Avios Into ALL Accor Hotel Points
Qatar Airways Privilege Club has introduced a 30% transfer bonus for moving Avios into ALL Accor hotel points, improving the rate from 3,500 Avios per 1,000 points to 1,300 points per 3,500 Avios. The bonus lifts the effective value of...