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Bahia Principe

Bahia Principe Joins World of Hyatt

22 Bahia Principe resorts joined World of Hyatt on 24 March 2026. Free nights from 12,000 points — but package holiday bookings don't earn. Here's what UK travellers need to know.

Marriott Bonvoy and Ethiopian Airlines

Marriott Bonvoy and Ethiopian Airlines now allow points transfers. Here are the rates, the 60,000-point bonus explained, and when it is worth doing for UK travellers.

Inside United’s New 787-9 Elevated Business Class

United Airlines has revealed a Boeing 787-9 with an all-new interior, Polaris Studio suites, and the best business class seats of any US carrier.

United Airlines Relax Row: Everything You Need to Know

United Airlines is launching the Relax Row in 2027 — a row of three economy seats that converts into a lie-flat sleeping surface on long-haul Boeing 787 and 777 flights.
Tier Points

BA Club 2026: New Bonus Tier Points Explained

From 1 April 2026, BA Club bonus tier points vary by fare type as well as cabin. Answers to common questions — sourced from ba.com.

The new-look Virgin Clubhouse at LHR

Virgin Clubhouse Heathrow Refurbishment 2026: Royal Box, Spa and Work Pods Revealed

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Hotels.com Rewards 2026 — New Scheme Explained

Hotels.com Rewards 2026 — New Scheme Explained | Points Travel Pro Hotels.com Rewards is back in the UK from April 2026. Stay 10 nights, earn £100 Hotels.comCash. Full guide to how it works, what changed, and whether it beats booking

Virgin Red – referral offer

Refer 10 friends to Virgin Red and earn up to 10,000 Virgin Points — enough to get within touching distance of a return flight to New York. Here's how the maths works.

British Airways Middle East Rebooking: Extended to May 2026

British Airways has extended its Middle East rebooking window to 31 May 2026. Here is what the updated waiver means for affected passengers and Avios holders.

FCDO Travel Warning 2026: Reward Flights and Insurance Rights

FCDO travel warnings now cover UAE, Qatar, Israel and Jordan. Here's what each designation means for your travel insurance and reward flight refund rights — and why you should not cancel yet.

BA Summer 2026 Routes

Bangkok goes year-round from Gatwick, Miami doubles to twice-daily, and Jamaica gets an extra weekly flight. Here's which new BA routes are worth targeting with Avios.

BA Starlink Wi-Fi

British Airways is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across all cabins from 2026 — no login fee, no packages. Here's what's changing and when it arrives.

BA Middle East Suspension

BA has suspended all Gulf and Tel Aviv flights. Here's what happens to your Avios, companion voucher, and cash booking — and the one thing you must not do first.

Hilton Honors Devalues Again

Hilton Honors has quietly raised award rates across its portfolio — the fourth time in fifteen months. Here's the full history and what to do with your points now.

World of Hyatt Devaluation

World of Hyatt is replacing its three-tier Off-Peak/Standard/Peak pricing with five tiers from May 2026. Top-end redemptions rise by up to 67%. Here's what's changing, what it means for your points, and what to book before the new chart lands.
Virgin

Virgin Atlantic High Five loyalty scheme

Virgin Atlantic's High Five rewards Flying Club members who have flown with the airline across five different calendar years. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and what you actually get.

ALL Accor Double Points offer

ALL Accor is offering double Reward points on stays of 2 or more nights across Europe and North Africa from 6 April to 8 June 2026. ALL Accor+ cardholders get triple points on Accor+ rates. Register and book by 13

Hotels.com Rewards Is Back

Hotels.com is bringing back its rewards scheme for UK members from April 2026 — ditching One Key and replacing it with a flat £100 for every 10 eligible nights. Here's how the new scheme works and who it suits.
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BA Middle East Suspension

BA has suspended all Gulf and Tel Aviv flights. Here's what happens to your Avios, companion voucher, and cash booking — and the one thing you must not do first.

Hilton Honors Devalues Again

Hilton Honors has quietly raised award rates across its portfolio — the fourth time in fifteen months. Here's the full history and what to do with your points now.

World of Hyatt Devaluation

World of Hyatt is replacing its three-tier Off-Peak/Standard/Peak pricing with five tiers from May 2026. Top-end redemptions rise by up to 67%. Here's what's changing, what it means for your points, and what to book before the new chart lands.
Virgin

Virgin Atlantic High Five loyalty scheme

Virgin Atlantic's High Five rewards Flying Club members who have flown with the airline across five different calendar years. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and what you actually get.

ALL Accor Double Points offer

ALL Accor is offering double Reward points on stays of 2 or more nights across Europe and North Africa from 6 April to 8 June 2026. ALL Accor+ cardholders get triple points on Accor+ rates. Register and book by 13

Hotels.com Rewards Is Back

Hotels.com is bringing back its rewards scheme for UK members from April 2026 — ditching One Key and replacing it with a flat £100 for every 10 eligible nights. Here's how the new scheme works and who it suits.

Marriott Bonvoy — bonus offer until 10 May

Marriott's Spring 2026 promotion offers 2,500 bonus points on every cash stay plus one bonus elite night credit per brand you stay at — running until 10 May 2026. Register before 26 April.
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British Airways Club: changes from 1 April 2026

From 1 April 2026, BA Club bonus tier points vary by fare type for the first time — rewarding flexible fare travellers more, extending bonuses to AA and Iberia flights, and doubling earn on ancillary spend.