The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from them. Click here to see the other articles. This article .....

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone .....

7 Jan 20187 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

News in brief: British Airways lounge guesting rules relaxed over Christmas Whilst there has been no official announcement, British Airways seems to have relaxed its Gatwick and Heathrow lounge .....

News in brief: British Airways lounge guesting rules relaxed over Christmas Whilst there has been no official .....

12 Dec 201712 December 2017 by Anika Burnett • 74 comments

Last week I ran this article suggesting that you should act immediately if you wanted to apply for any of the MBNA airline credit cards. It was good advice. MBNA closed the American Airlines .....

Last week I ran this article suggesting that you should act immediately if you wanted to apply for any of the .....

15 Nov 201715 November 2017 by Rob Burgess

News in brief: Get a 30% bonus on Marriott transfers to American Airlines Until 5th December, American Airlines is offering a 30% bonus if you transfer your Marriott Rewards points into AAdvantage .....

News in brief: Get a 30% bonus on Marriott transfers to American Airlines Until 5th December, American .....

29 Oct 201729 October 2017 by Rob Burgess • 74 comments

This is my review of the American Airlines AAdvantage credit card issued in the UK by MBNA. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or .....

This is my review of the American Airlines AAdvantage credit card issued in the UK by MBNA. It is part of my .....

14 Oct 201714 October 2017 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for oneworld partner flights.  This means that, in some cases, it is preferable to credit a .....

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for .....

5 Oct 20175 October 2017 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

I continue to get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard miles and points card.  With earning rates being cut following the EU cap on interchange fees, .....

I continue to get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard miles and .....

4 Sep 20174 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

News in brief: American Airlines to drop Manchester to New York flights American Airlines has confirmed that it is dropping its seasonal Manchester to New York service.  It will not be returning in .....

News in brief: American Airlines to drop Manchester to New York flights American Airlines has confirmed that .....

29 Aug 201729 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

Back in June, the free American Airlines ‘Amex and Visa double-pack’ was withdrawn from the market.  It was replaced by a new card.  Take a look: This happened because American Express .....

Back in June, the free American Airlines ‘Amex and Visa double-pack’ was withdrawn from the .....

20 Aug 201720 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

It is 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 22 UK travel credit cards can be .....

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

6 Aug 20176 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 89 comments

It is 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 be .....

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

10 Jul 201710 July 2017 by Rob Burgess • 100 comments

And so it finally happened ….  We have known for some time, although it has never been widely publicised outside of HfP, that American Express had cancelled all of its licensing deals with .....

And so it finally happened ….  We have known for some time, although it has never been widely .....

23 Jun 201723 June 2017 by Rob Burgess • 104 comments

Being able to upgrade British Airways tickets using Avios is a well known feature of the programme as I wrote in this article.  There is also a full page on ba.com explaining how it works. .....

Being able to upgrade British Airways tickets using Avios is a well known feature of the programme as I .....

14 Jun 201714 June 2017 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

News in brief: Tweak to the Avios / Caffe Nero in-store cashback deal As we wrote back in December, you can now earn Avios when you buy coffee or a snack at Caffe Nero. This is an in-store cashback .....

News in brief: Tweak to the Avios / Caffe Nero in-store cashback deal As we wrote back in December, you can .....

3 May 20173 May 2017 by Rob Burgess • 64 comments