News in brief: Starwood launches more concert tickets for The O2 Starwood Preferred Guest launched a new batch of concert tickets for The O2 yesterday. For just 15,000 SPG points (or 45,000 Marriott .....

News in brief: Starwood launches more concert tickets for The O2 Starwood Preferred Guest launched a new batch .....

9 Mar 20179 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Our monthly credit card round-up has always been a popular article, so I’ve decided to trial a similar monthly round-up of the best hotel offers from the major chains. All of the information in .....

Our monthly credit card round-up has always been a popular article, so I’ve decided to trial a similar .....

8 Mar 20178 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

When I wrote about the closure of the IHG Rewards Club credit cards issued by Barclaycard yesterday I suggested that, if you will not now be able to hit the £10,000 target for earning your free .....

When I wrote about the closure of the IHG Rewards Club credit cards issued by Barclaycard yesterday I .....

8 Mar 20178 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 100 comments

This is our review of the Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3. You can find out more about the lounge, and book for cash, on the airport website here. Reader John (who spent £1,052 .....

This is our review of the Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3. You can find out more about .....

8 Mar 20178 March 2017 by Anika Burnett • 22 comments

Barclaycard sent out letters to holders of the IHG Rewards Club and IHG Rewards Club Premium visa cards yesterday informing them that the cards will be closed on 26th April.  Points will only be .....

Barclaycard sent out letters to holders of the IHG Rewards Club and IHG Rewards Club Premium visa cards .....

7 Mar 20177 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

My main article today looks at the decision by Barclaycard to close its two IHG Rewards Club credit cards. For most people, the obvious move will be to one of the two replacement IHG Rewards Club .....

My main article today looks at the decision by Barclaycard to close its two IHG Rewards Club credit cards. For .....

7 Mar 20177 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

News in brief: British Airways has a new lounge in Copenhagen A new lounge opened at Copenhagen Airport last week – “Eventyr”, operated by Menzies.  British Airways has adopted .....

News in brief: British Airways has a new lounge in Copenhagen A new lounge opened at Copenhagen Airport last .....

7 Mar 20177 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 65 comments

It’s time for our monthly round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. Our updated directory of all 23 UK travel credit cards can .....

It’s time for our monthly round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and .....

6 Mar 20176 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 109 comments

News in brief: Last day for new Tesco Direct LEGO deal This is quick reminder that – until midnight tonight (Monday) – Tesco Direct is giving you 1,000 bonus Clubcard points (worth 2,400 .....

News in brief: Last day for new Tesco Direct LEGO deal This is quick reminder that – until midnight .....

6 Mar 20176 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Earlier this year we reviewed Expedia’s loyalty programme, just to learn that it was a huge disappointment. Compared to Hotels.com (who share the same ownership) and their simple straight .....

Earlier this year we reviewed Expedia’s loyalty programme, just to learn that it was a huge .....

6 Mar 20176 March 2017 by Anika Burnett • 19 comments

Until early 2013, American Express allowed you to transfer your Membership Rewards points to someone else, at any time, for a £15 fee.  This option no longer exists. However …. The terms and .....

Until early 2013, American Express allowed you to transfer your Membership Rewards points to someone else, at .....

5 Mar 20175 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

Accor has launched a new worldwide sale where you can book 3 nights for the price of 2. This covers brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, M Gallery, Pullman and Ibis.  The new acquisitions .....

Accor has launched a new worldwide sale where you can book 3 nights for the price of 2. This covers brands .....

5 Mar 20175 March 2017 by Anika Burnett • 15 comments

News in brief: Are families and groups banned from the new First Wing? I ran some new pictures yesterday of the dedicated ‘First Wing’ about to open in Terminal 5.  This will feed Gold .....

News in brief: Are families and groups banned from the new First Wing? I ran some new pictures yesterday of .....

5 Mar 20175 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

The new First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open in the next couple of months. This should radically improve the journey through the terminal for British Airways Gold card holders and First .....

The new First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open in the next couple of months. This should radically .....

4 Mar 20174 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments