One of the better features of Priority Club, the loyalty programme for Holiday Inn, HI Express, InterContinental and Crowne Plaza amongst others, is that it offers generous discounts on reward night .....

One of the better features of Priority Club, the loyalty programme for Holiday Inn, HI Express, .....

14 Sep 201214 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

The last lot of BA American Express sign-up bonuses have gone, to be replaced by a set which are, amazingly, even worse. The Premium Plus card now offers a sign-up bonus of just 6,000 Avios (7,000 if .....

The last lot of BA American Express sign-up bonuses have gone, to be replaced by a set which are, amazingly, .....

14 Sep 201214 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

A year ago, American Express sprung a surprise on its Platinum cardholders by introducing a new benefit – Gold tier membership of Cathay Pacific’s Marco Polo Club. Marco Polo Club Gold has .....

A year ago, American Express sprung a surprise on its Platinum cardholders by introducing a new benefit .....

13 Sep 201213 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

The Government makes a pot of money available each year to fund free cavity wall or loft insulation, as parts of its energy efficiency targets. Because installers are paid, presumably generously, by .....

The Government makes a pot of money available each year to fund free cavity wall or loft insulation, as parts .....

13 Sep 201213 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

I wrote last week that reports of the death of BMI Diamond Club were greatly exaggerated. However, here is another nail in the coffin, from the Qatar Airways website: This is to inform you that .....

I wrote last week that reports of the death of BMI Diamond Club were greatly exaggerated. However, here is .....

12 Sep 201212 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

Back in April, Lufthansa e-mailed Miles and More members with details of changes to the programme from1st September. I suppose they should be applauded for giving almost five months notice, but the .....

Back in April, Lufthansa e-mailed Miles and More members with details of changes to the programme from1st .....

12 Sep 201212 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

If you have been reading Head for Points for a while, you will realise that I am very keen on the Hilton HHonors Platinum Visa credit card. It is not the greatest card in the world for long-term .....

If you have been reading Head for Points for a while, you will realise that I am very keen on the Hilton .....

11 Sep 201211 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

I am a big fan of Reward Flight Saver flights.  These allow you to redeem Avios points for BA or Iberia flights within Europe for a modest level of taxes and charges instead of the £100+ charged on .....

I am a big fan of Reward Flight Saver flights.  These allow you to redeem Avios points for BA or Iberia .....

11 Sep 201211 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

Ok, let’s start with the disclaimer. You do this entirely at your own risk and should not do it unless you are prepared to fight for your prize! Take a look here – .....

Ok, let’s start with the disclaimer. You do this entirely at your own risk and should not do it unless .....

10 Sep 201210 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

I have written a few posts recently about Reward Flight Saver flights, where British Airways and Iberia cap your ‘taxes and charges’ fee at £27 return for economy, £34 return for .....

I have written a few posts recently about Reward Flight Saver flights, where British Airways and Iberia cap .....

10 Sep 201210 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

Virgin Atlantic has launched an interesting promotion which will be of extra interest to those looking to renew or gain elite status with the airline. There’s never been a more rewarding time to .....

Virgin Atlantic has launched an interesting promotion which will be of extra interest to those looking to .....

10 Sep 201210 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

The Luxury Travel Fair takes place at Olympia in London, running from 1st to 4th November this year.  Full details here. To be frank, this is not the greatest travel show you will ever visit.  I was .....

The Luxury Travel Fair takes place at Olympia in London, running from 1st to 4th November this year.  Full .....

9 Sep 20129 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

Iberia Plus is having a sale on Avios redemptions on certain routes.  See here for details. The routes are: 2,295 Avios each-way – Madrid to Lisbon or Oran 6,500 Avios each-way – Madrid .....

Iberia Plus is having a sale on Avios redemptions on certain routes.  See here for details. The routes are: .....

9 Sep 20129 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

Iberia Plus is currently offering a 20% bonus on purchases of Avios points. This deal runs until 13th September, see here for further details. Note that you need to log-in to see details of the bonus .....

Iberia Plus is currently offering a 20% bonus on purchases of Avios points. This deal runs until 13th .....

8 Sep 20128 September 2012 by Rob Burgess