When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. British Airways was a core member of the oneworld alliance, and bmi British .....

When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. .....

31 Dec 201431 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

American Express Platinum (and indeed Centurion) cardholders get a number of decent hotel deals, mainly through the Fine Hotels & Resorts programme (late check-out, upgrade if available at .....

American Express Platinum (and indeed Centurion) cardholders get a number of decent hotel deals, mainly .....

31 Dec 201431 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Shell Drivers Club is the loyalty scheme for Shell garages in the UK. Joining is simple – pick up a card at a Shell station when filling up and register it online. You earn 50 Avios just for .....

Shell Drivers Club is the loyalty scheme for Shell garages in the UK. Joining is simple – pick up a card .....

31 Dec 201431 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

One of the first posts I wrote for this site back in mid 2012 was about the Hilton HHonors Platinum Visa card. And, way back in 1989 or so, the very first travel deal I snagged was with Hilton. They .....

One of the first posts I wrote for this site back in mid 2012 was about the Hilton HHonors Platinum Visa .....

30 Dec 201430 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

Business Traveller magazine is once again running its annual online charity auction. This year the cause is The Prince’s Trust. They have put together a huge list of items, from flights to .....

Business Traveller magazine is once again running its annual online charity auction. This year the cause is .....

30 Dec 201430 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

I wrote about some of the current ex-UK fare sales yesterday.  An email from Qatar Airways has now dropped into my inbox with their offering. Flights are available from London, Manchester and .....

I wrote about some of the current ex-UK fare sales yesterday.  An email from Qatar Airways has now dropped .....

30 Dec 201430 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

‘Sale’ emails have started to arrive in my inbox from various airlines.  I haven’t had the time to look into all of these deals in great detail but here are a few summaries: .....

‘Sale’ emails have started to arrive in my inbox from various airlines.  I haven’t had the .....

29 Dec 201429 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

One story that slipped through the HfP net when it was announced in late October was the launch of a United Airlines service from Newcastle to New York Newark. New York becomes the second long-haul .....

One story that slipped through the HfP net when it was announced in late October was the launch of a United .....

29 Dec 201429 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Back in June I wrote about the Hilton Premium Club.  This is a membership scheme run by the various Hilton Group properties in Thailand.  For a very modest £140 you receive a free night in any .....

Back in June I wrote about the Hilton Premium Club.  This is a membership scheme run by the various Hilton .....

29 Dec 201429 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

I first wrote about this topic 18 months ago, but I thought it was worth re-running. It needed updating to reflect the new earning structure for buying petrol at Esso garages, the fact that you no .....

I first wrote about this topic 18 months ago, but I thought it was worth re-running. It needed updating to .....

28 Dec 201428 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

Back in June I shared some pictures of the very impressive new Qantas business class lounge which had opened in Los Angeles International Airport.  This is the new lounge for Qantas, BA, airberlin, .....

Back in June I shared some pictures of the very impressive new Qantas business class lounge which had opened .....

28 Dec 201428 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

It isn’t just frequent flyer schemes that offer points in return for renting a car.  Some of the hotel programmes are partners with major car rental companies too. In general the points earned .....

It isn’t just frequent flyer schemes that offer points in return for renting a car.  Some of the hotel .....

28 Dec 201428 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Emirates announced just before Christmas that it was launching a third daily service into Birmingham International from 1st August 2015.  Operated by a Boeing 777, it will be the first EK service out .....

Emirates announced just before Christmas that it was launching a third daily service into Birmingham .....

27 Dec 201427 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

Because you can book redemption flights on Iberia via ba.com, the vast majority (99%?) of British Airways Executive Club members who want an Iberia long-haul flight do it that way.  They are making .....

Because you can book redemption flights on Iberia via ba.com, the vast majority (99%?) of British Airways .....

27 Dec 201427 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments