United Airlines has effectively created the most expensive business-class upgrade in the US market in 2026, with its Polaris Studio surcharge priced at $499 per segment, added on to base Polaris fares that can exceed $6,000 on routes like San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). This reflects a deliberate shift toward […]
As most HfP readers know, you need to spend £15,000 per year to receive a 2-4-1 Companion Voucher on either of the British Airways American Express credit cards. Yesterday, I looked at what holders of the free British Airways American Express Credit Card should do if they can’t spend £15,000 per year – click to […]
Star Alliance carrier Air New Zealand has finally announced when its long-anticipated Skynest product will go on sale, with the first tickets available for purchase from May 18, bookable on services from November this year. Initially, they will be available on the airline’s flagship route between Auckland Airport (AKL) and New York JFK Airport (JFK).
News in brief: Get World Cup tickets from Marriott Bonvoy this week Marriott Bonvoy has got its hands on some World Cup tickets, and is making them available this week via a mix of auctions and ‘Buy It Now’ deals. The three England group games are being auctioned. There are four sets of tickets available […]
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The Airbus A380 is a modern-day high-capacity commercial airliner that is commonly known to be the successor to the Boeing 747 (colloquially known as the Queen of the Skies). The Airbus A380 was founded based on expanding basic principles of the Boeing 747. Both aircraft are large-sized, “super jumbo” jets designed to carry the maximum […]
There was no change to the advisory level. The “kidnapping” indicator was removed. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime. There is also a heightened risk of terrorism. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in rural areas due to health risks. State of Emergency On March 2, 2026, the Government of […]
Since November 2024, you need to spend £15,000 per year to receive a 2-4-1 Companion Voucher on either of the British Airways American Express credit cards. On the free BA Amex card, this voucher is valid for one year (the Premium Plus card voucher is valid for two years) and only for Economy flights (the […]
As it has been six months since we flagged this offer, I thought it was worth mentioning again. You still have five months to try it. HSBC Premier customers can get a free bottle of champagne when dining at any branch of The Ivy. This is especially interesting for anyone who is a HSBC Premier […]
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