This Week in Travel from Turning Left for Less

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...

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/

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?  https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-spending-avios-par...

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 rac...

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  turningleftforless.com  for more regular content.   Description: In this video I will be discussing...

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:  https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-spending-avios-part-1/ Double TP T&C  https://www.turningleftforless.com/breaking-british-airways-holidays-ch...

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3rMNw42QPUA&list= PLAJhZqbxo2iXn6aIrRztc2lMiZ9bz L_0K&inde...

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 hun...

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: www.turningleftforless.com...

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 -  https://www.tripadvisor.com. ph/Hotel_Review-g32523- d13913281-Reviews-Sands_Hotel_ and_Spa-Indian_Wells_Greater_...

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 chea...

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-concord...

Heard about mistake fares but don't really know the full details or too scared to buy one? This episode looks at how to find them and the risks of buying. I also look at the main ways to buy hotel status from credit cards to clubs.    Founders Card   Hilton Honors Gold Benefits    Marriott Gold Benefits   Melia Gold benefits   Radisson Rewards   Accor Voyageur    We've also covered a lot about cre...

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 t...

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 stil...

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...

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 que...

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.  Ame...

In this week's episode, I will be talking about how to use your companion voucher and Avios and some alternative destinations if you are struggling to get to the place that you want on Avios. As an example, New York is usually readily available but you may not want to visit the city. Instead, if wine or nature are more your thing you could visit the beautiful Finger Lake region north of New York w...

This week I will be looking at the latest news including Air France and KLM's decision to charge for business class seat selection and the latest on the strikes. The main part of the program is about flying from Heathrow Terminal 3 with oneworld and which is the best lounge to visit. Many people don't realise that if you have oneworld status that entitles you to lounge access (sapphire and emerald...

This week I'll be talking about the lastest travel news the latest strike news and the latest lounge at T5 to reopen for oneworld   I will also talk about my first experience of travelling on a private jet on an empty leg with Luxaviation on an Embraer Legacy that has a royal claim to fame. Find out what it was like and how to get cheaper empty legs on private jets.   https://www. turningleftforle...

This week I'll be talking about the lastest travel news including what it was like travelling on a French ATC strike day. I will also talk about my first experience of travelling long haul in Air France's business class. Magnifique or Quelle Horreur? Plus I will look at what Virgin's membership of Skyteam means for Virgin status holders and why you may want to consider switching to Virgin points.

If 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...

In this episode I will be broadcasting from Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE from the 5* Waldorf Astoria. I will also be covering the latest Hilton in Dubai, the Hilton Palm Jumeirah and the latest travel news. Plus an in depth look at why you should visit Ras Al Khaimah, how to get there and the pick of the best luxury hotels which are usually much cheaper than Dubai and include overwater bungalow and b...

This Week I will be broadcasting from my pool suite in the UAE and the KLM Crown lounge. I'll be talking about flying business class to Dubai via Amsterdam using Virgin Points. I will also look at what other airlines you can use points on, what other airlines you can fly to Dubai on as well as my top tips for arriving in and getting around Dubai.