The partnership between Flybe and Avios (ie avios.com and not British Airways Executive Club) started last Monday.  If you fly on Flybe going forward, you will be able to collect a relatively .....

The partnership between Flybe and Avios (ie avios.com and not British Airways Executive Club) started last .....

3 Nov 20143 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

easyJet Plus is the nearest thing that easyJet has to a loyalty scheme – ie not very near at all! The scheme has been around for a while, and offers a number of benefits: Free seat selection .....

easyJet Plus is the nearest thing that easyJet has to a loyalty scheme – ie not very near at all! The .....

3 Nov 20143 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

This is one of the rare ‘middle of the day’ posts that I run when something very interesting crops up. Later this week, I will be writing about the new American Airlines service between .....

This is one of the rare ‘middle of the day’ posts that I run when something very interesting crops .....

2 Nov 20142 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them or add to them. This is most likely to happen with secondary programmes where you once .....

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them .....

2 Nov 20142 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

It is always good to see a generous promotion aimed at travellers in economy rather than premium classes.   Virgin Atlantic has just launched a deal offering double Flying Club miles on selected .....

It is always good to see a generous promotion aimed at travellers in economy rather than premium classes.   .....

2 Nov 20142 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

British Airways has announced a new service to Bilbao in Spain from 29th March. Operating from Heathrow Terminal 5, there will be two flights per day.  The flight times are excellent for a short .....

British Airways has announced a new service to Bilbao in Spain from 29th March. Operating from Heathrow .....

2 Nov 20142 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Here is advance notice that we are running another exciting competition next week on Head for Points. To celebrate the move of the final airlines into the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow last month, we .....

Here is advance notice that we are running another exciting competition next week on Head for Points. To .....

1 Nov 20141 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Lufthansa and MBNA have brought back a decent sign-up bonus for the Miles & More credit card. Normally the bonus is a dull 1,500 miles.  However, until 22nd December, you will receive 11,500 .....

Lufthansa and MBNA have brought back a decent sign-up bonus for the Miles & More credit card. Normally the .....

1 Nov 20141 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

Here is a quick reminder that the 48-hour IHG Rewards Club sale is still running until the end of Saturday. This year over 600 hotels in Europe are taking part. The sale covers the period from .....

Here is a quick reminder that the 48-hour IHG Rewards Club sale is still running until the end of Saturday. .....

1 Nov 20141 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

Just a reminder that 9am tomorrow (November 2nd) is the deadline for earning 500 Clubcard points (1,200 Avios or 1,250 Virgin miles) for joining cashback site TopCashback. TopCashback, like .....

Just a reminder that 9am tomorrow (November 2nd) is the deadline for earning 500 Clubcard points (1,200 .....

1 Nov 20141 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments