This article is part of the Avios Redemption University, a series of articles aimed at explaining some of the most important things you need to know when planning on redeeming your Avios. The original .....

This article is part of the Avios Redemption University, a series of articles aimed at explaining some of the .....

31 Jul 201331 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

A couple of months ago I met a Head for Points reader who worked for a major mobile phone company who told me about an exciting new security product he was working on for the credit card industry.  .....

A couple of months ago I met a Head for Points reader who worked for a major mobile phone company who told .....

31 Jul 201331 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

I posted last week about the new benefit for Bronze members of British Airways Executive Club – the ability to board via the Priority Boarding line. At the same time, it seems that BA has .....

I posted last week about the new benefit for Bronze members of British Airways Executive Club – the .....

31 Jul 201331 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

This is my review of the InterContinental Boston hotel. It is a continuation of my US trip report. I have already covered the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport, the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, the Swiss .....

This is my review of the InterContinental Boston hotel. It is a continuation of my US trip report. I have .....

30 Jul 201330 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

In airport lounges around the world over the Summer, the same scenario plays out time and time again.  Road Warrior Dad (or Mum) finally hopes to show the rest of the family that there is some upside .....

In airport lounges around the world over the Summer, the same scenario plays out time and time again.  Road .....

30 Jul 201330 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

A quick reminder that July 31st is the last possible day to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Jumeirah Sirius. Amex has been very sneaky (or very stupid) over publicising this. On .....

A quick reminder that July 31st is the last possible day to transfer American Express Membership Rewards .....

30 Jul 201330 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

I have mentioned before that I have it on decent authority that Avios will launch a scheme later this year to allow you to pay for all or part of a cash ticket with your Avios points.  I was .....

I have mentioned before that I have it on decent authority that Avios will launch a scheme later this .....

29 Jul 201329 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

When three people email me about something, then something is definitely ‘up’!  For the last few weeks, some American Express Platinum card holders have been mysteriously receiving .....

When three people email me about something, then something is definitely ‘up’!  For the last .....

29 Jul 201329 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza hotel group, has launched three special Summer deals for members. These promotions are only for hotels in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) .....

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza hotel group, has launched three special Summer deals for .....

29 Jul 201329 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

This is my review of SWISS First Class, flying from Zurich to Boston. It is the next installment of my current US trip.  I have already covered the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport hotel, the Lufthansa .....

This is my review of SWISS First Class, flying from Zurich to Boston. It is the next installment of my current .....

28 Jul 201328 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

A quick reminder that the ‘higher than usual’ bonuses on the British Airways and British Airways Premium Plus American Express cards end on July 31st. The Premium Plus version, with the .....

A quick reminder that the ‘higher than usual’ bonuses on the British Airways and British Airways .....

28 Jul 201328 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

Now here is an interesting bit of news, especially if you are a HSBC Premier customer. If you already have a HSBC Premier credit card, then you may see this message when you log in to online banking: .....

Now here is an interesting bit of news, especially if you are a HSBC Premier customer. If you already have a .....

28 Jul 201328 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

This is a guest post, written by Andrew Seftel (although the sensationalist headline is mine!) to whom I am grateful.  You may recognise his name from the comments pages of Head for .....

This is a guest post, written by Andrew Seftel (although the sensationalist headline is mine!) to .....

27 Jul 201327 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

American Express emailed me last week to offer 1,000 Membership Rewards points (= 1,000 Avios, amongst other things) for each new supplementary cardholder added to my Platinum charge card account. .....

American Express emailed me last week to offer 1,000 Membership Rewards points (= 1,000 Avios, amongst other .....

27 Jul 201327 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments