Episode 9 - A luxury trip to Oman with miles & points, Jumeirah Muscat Bay and Shangri-La Al Husn adults only
Release Date: 03/10/2023
This Month in Travel Season 2 Ep 4 - Finnair joins Avios today - everything you need to know
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After Qatar joined Avios recently, Finnair is the latest airline to join Avios as from today, 9 March. I will be interviewing Chris from IAG Loyalty (Avios) about what this means for Avios collectors and in particular those that are a member of BA's Executive Club. You can find more information in this article: https://www.turningleftforless.com/breaking-finnair-to-join-avios-free-wifi-for-finnair-plus-and-new-lounge-at-helsinki/
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This Month in Travel Ep 3 - Black Friday 2023 What are the deals & how to know it’s a good price?
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Wondering which are the best deals for business class flights, hotels and travel accessories? I run through the main deals and also talk about target prices and which are the best deals for Black Friday 2023. You can find all the deals I talked about and many, many more on our special Black Friday page.
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This Month in Travel Season 2 Episode 2 : Using Avios for flights on different airlines
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Are you interested in using your Avios on different airlines other than British Airways? Not sure how to book them or what the best value is? Or perhaps didn’t know about using your BA companion voucher on Iberia and Aer Lingus? You can find all the answers in this month’s episode. Links: Which airlines can you redeem Avios on? Multi carrier awards Aer Lingus changes: Using companion vouchers on other airlines:
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This Month in Travel Season 2 Episode 1: My life in travel as a racing driver – with Abbie Eaton
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In the first of our new season, I will be interviewing female racing driver Abbie Eaton who started competing at aged just 15. She has won many races such as the Mazda MX5 Supercup and the GT Cup championship. She has competed in the 2021 and 2022 all female W Series alongside formula 1 in Singapore, Texas and Florida as well as European circuits. Abbie talks about how she travels with all her race gear, adapts to new time zones and also makes sure she arrives fit to race at peak fitness. She also tells me about her time being the test driver for The Grand Tour alongside Jeremy Clarkson,...
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This Week in Travel Episode 27 - Hilton vs Marriott status – which is best for you?
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This will be the last This Week in Travel until September when we will be coming back with a fresh format. If you have any suggestions about future program format or content, please let us know in the comments below. In the meantime, feel free to catch up on any episodes you have missed and follow for more regular content. Description: In this video I will be discussing the higher tiers of Marriott and Hilton with Gold status and above. Which can you get via credit cards, which are easier to earn points and redeem them, which has the better perks and which one do I prefer? I...
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This Week in Travel Episode 26 - BA Double tier points changes and using Avios on non BA flights
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British Airways have changed the terms and conditions of their double tier point offers. Find out what the changes are, do they affect your bookings and ways round them. Also how do you book Avios flights on airlines other than BA? Links: Double TP T&C Vueling Club:
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This Week in Travel Episode 25 Retaining your British Airways Executive Club status and best tier point runs
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If you are unsure of all the rules about retaining your BA status or don’t know what a soft landing is then this is for you. I will also take a look at the best options to maintain your status cheaply. All fares are business class unless stated. Links: Learn more about the BA Executive Club in this video Luxembourg tier point break Catania tier point break Avis status with BA BA Low fare finder 160 tier point routes Double tier points
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This Week in Travel Episode 24 - Visiting the Arctic Circle with Finnair including Bodø , Trondheim and Europe’s most scenic railway journey
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This week I have been in the Arctic Circle to celebrate Finnair’s new route to Bodø in Norway. It’s a great time to visit Norway as the NOK is very weak against the British pound meaning prices for many things are less than the UK. Hotels outside of Oslo are also great value. I then took a train journey down to Trondheim that cost just £45 in first class and was absolutely breathtaking. I took hundreds of photos of the snowcapped mountains, waterfalls, lakes and fjords that we passed. Trondheim is a larger city than Bodo with no less than three Michelin star restaurants and a beautiful...
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This Week in Travel Episode 23 - British Airways Master of wine Tim Jackson
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If you enjoy a tipple onboard your British Airways flight, then this one is for you. I chat to British Airways’ own Master of Wine Tim Jackson about how he chooses wine for Club World and First, what we can expect to be sipping in the next few months onboard and an update on cocktails and spirits. You can find out more about luxury travel for less on our main website: TLFL Facebook: TLFL Instagram: TLFL Twitter: Cape Town episode:
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This Week in Travel Episode 22 - Visiting Palm Springs with TV Presenter Patrick Hoy
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If you have been interested in visiting Palm Sorings then this week is for you. I chat to TV presenter Patrick Hoy about his love for the city and his top tips for visiting as well as adding in my own experience in how to get there, where to stay and what to do. Hotels: 1. The Sand - The Twist Palm Springs - Restaurants: Spencer's restaurant - Copley's - The Tropicale Restaurant: Wilma and Frieda - Bars: The Paul Bar - Tailor Shopps - The Parker Bar - Other Links: 1. 2. 3. Book now using GTC:
info_outlineIf you have ever wondered about visiting Oman, this episode is for you. Find out how to get there using miles or Avios, which hotels you can use your points on and what there is to do there. There are also tips on how to get about and the costs of food and drink.
I’ll also take an in-depth look at the latest luxury hotel opening, Jumeirah Muscat Bay. Plus I’ll be at the Shangri La Al Husn adults only hotel which is part of the largest resort in Oman.
Plus of course a look at the latest news and offers including some good business and first deals and the new Swiss business and first class.
Qatar offer to Bangkok: https://www.
Qatar offer to Middle East: https://www.
British Airways first and new Swiss seats: https://www.
British Airways premium sale: https://www.
You can book the Jumeirah or Shangri La with extra perks by using a luxury travel agent such as GTC https://www.