This Week in Travel from Turning Left for Less – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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/

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. 

https://www.turningleftforless.com/black-friday-23/

Want to choose a new suitcase or hand luggage wheelie bag but not sure where to start? I talk about what luggage I use as a frequent traveller that looks good, is practical and last well. As well as others that I have tested over the years. And of course, how to get the bag you want cheaper!

Links:

This is the previous version of the Samsonite suitcase that I had until recently and it’s a bit cheaper. It’s pretty much exactly the same as the newer version except the mouldings.

https://amzn.to/3INMkEo

Current C Lite:

https://www.samsonite.co.uk/c-lite-spinner-81cm--black/122862-1041.html

Comparison of hand luggage including Away and Tumi:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/luggagereviewtumiawaysamsonite/

Level 8 reviews:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/luggage-review-level-8-carry-on-and-medium-suitcase-black-friday-sale-and-chance-to-win-luggage/

Level 8 Road runner hand luggage:

https://amzn.to/3MKtVcT

Want to know how you can travel with ease, get great deals, and find all the inside information about your flight before even the airline tells you? Or perhaps you struggle to find reward flights on Miles or Avios. This week I’ll take a look at the apps I use when travelling and how to get the best out of them.

BA Concorde Room T3? https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-to-open-concorde-room-at-t3-uk-us-business-class-from-1066-and-emirates-free-wifi-for-all/

Finnair Super Light fares and baggage changes for business class:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-finnair-negative-changes-to-baggage-allowances-redemptions-and-seat-selection-on-most-fares/

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-clarification-on-ba-and-oneworld-status-holders-on-finnair-new-policies-and-business-class-to-us-and-beyond-from-1202/

Trip it: https://www.tripit.com/web

Expert Flyer: https://www.expertflyer.com/

Get Transfer: https://gettransfer.com/en

Get your guide: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/getyourguide-tours-tickets/id705079381

Reward flight finder: https://www.turningleftforless.com/suggests/reward-flight-finder-3/

Seat spy: https://www.seatspy.com/

We've also covered a lot about credit cards in the last episode where you can start collecting Avios, miles and points. You can watch it here 

or listen to the podcast here. 

Have you ever wondered what the best way to find the cheapest price for your chosen hotel was? Or how to find the cheapest 4 or 5* hotel in a particular area? This week I will be lookin g at how to search for hotels, how to get the best prices, how to get added perks like hotel credit and upgrades and how to lower the price with cashback sites. I’ll be talking you through how to use all the best tools and what offers you can stack to reduce your overall cost of the hotel.

Links:

Marriott Escapes – save up to 20% on weekend stays

https://www.marriott.com/offers/last-minute-hotel-deals.mi

Book with GTC for more perks such as upgrades and free breakfast:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/booking-enquiry/

Previous episode where I discussed using a luxury agent such as GTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2d1zRT-cJQ&list=PLAJhZqbxo2iXn6aIrRztc2lMiZ9bzL_0K&index=3

Did you know that when you spend money abroad or buy a hotel or flight in a foreign currency, most credit cards charge a fee of around 3% or more? Luckily, there are many ways to spend money on a card abroad to get avoid these fees or reduce them to a very low levels. This week I will be looking at all the main options from card aggregators to pre paid cards and credit cards. Plus how you can still earn your miles and points abroad while getting the best deal on foreign currency.

Note: The Virgin Atlantic Mastercard that I discussed in a previous episode also offers fee free spending in Euros. 

Links:

BA Prepaid MasterCard:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/tlfl-special-offer-3000-avios-with-the-british-airways-prepaid-mastercard/ (Note the special offer of 3000 Avios has ended).

Curve card:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/how-to-save-money-whilst-earning-miles-points-abroad-and-even-time-travel-with-curve/

Revolut: 

More info:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-heathrow-5-drop-off-fee-tenerife-vaccine-passport-for-bars-restaurants-revolut-offers-10-off-hotels-cheap-currency/

Apply here:

https://revolut.com%2Freferral%2F%3Freferral-code%3Dmicheltor!APR2-23-AR

Are you finding the cost of business class flights very high currently and want to know how to find the best deals. This week I’ll be telling you all the tricks on how to find cheaper flights including ITA Matrix, Google flights and Ex EU departures. Plus of course the latest news.

Avios price increases: https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-will-raise-price-of-avios-subscription-heathrow-blames-loss-on-price-cap-and-up-to-35-off-luxury-hotels/

ITA Matrix guide: https://www.turningleftforless.com/so-you-want-to-book-a-tp-run-ita-matrix-part-1/

BA low fare finder: https://www.turningleftforless.com/suggests/ba-low-fare-finder-phg/

This week I'll be coming to you live from Charleston in the US with a brief view of visiting the area, plus the latest news about the new Heathrow strikes.

The main part of the program will be about visiting Las Vegas. If you have been and didn't like it, perhaps you were doing it wrong! There is definitely a way to have a more relaxing and luxurious holiday in Las Vegas without the crowds and queues!

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Link for Hilton offer and Heathrow strike dates:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-flash-ihg-sale-until-20-4-qatar-10-discount-wine-flyer-offer-50-off-and-new-hilton-stay-bonus/

In this video I will look at what options are available for those that wish to use a credit card to collect Avios miles or points. What is the best card to start out with? Which one is best for a solo traveller or a couple? What perks can I get from my credit card?

You may think that some cards sound very expensive, but in fact if you use all the perks and offers, you can often make a profit. 

Amex Membership Rewards travel transfer partners https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/rewards/membership-rewards/travel/all

Current Platinum sign up offer: https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-a380-returns-to-la-and-boston-new-60000-mr-amex-bonus-and-amex-lounge-benefit-at-wembley-arena/

Barclaycard Avios cards https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-new-upgrade-voucher-barclays-british-airways-launch-barclays-avios-rewards/

BA Amex: https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-to-earning-avios-part-1/

Using upgrade and companion Avios vouchers: https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-spending-avios/

Virgin Atlantic mastercard https://www.turningleftforless.com/virgin-atlantic-flying-club-big-improvements-and-how-to-use-the-virgin-companion-and-upgrade-vouchers/

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