When the BA and Iberia loyalty schemes were brought together in November 2011, the biggest inconsistency was in the treatment of points transfers from LeClub Accorhotels.  This covers Novotel, .....

When the BA and Iberia loyalty schemes were brought together in November 2011, the biggest inconsistency was .....

29 Sep 201329 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

Rather sneakily, and with no notice that I have seen, IHG Rewards Club has changed the number of Avios that you earn if you stay in an InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne .....

Rather sneakily, and with no notice that I have seen, IHG Rewards Club has changed the number of Avios that .....

28 Sep 201328 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Heathrow Express has launched a new partnership with Avios, allowing you to earn Avios when buying Heathrow Express tickets. There are four earning levels: 100 Avios per adult standard single ticket .....

Heathrow Express has launched a new partnership with Avios, allowing you to earn Avios when buying Heathrow .....

27 Sep 201327 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

Iberia Plus has added a new hotel partner – NH Hoteles, which also includes the Hesperia chain. The group operates 400 hotels in 26 countries, so there is a decent chance of bumping into one .....

Iberia Plus has added a new hotel partner – NH Hoteles, which also includes the Hesperia chain. The .....

25 Sep 201325 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

I wrote back in June about the wall of criticism that had met the switch of British Airways lounge catering from Compass Group to BaxterStorey.  Although, when I tried it, it had settled down a bit. .....

I wrote back in June about the wall of criticism that had met the switch of British Airways lounge catering .....

24 Sep 201324 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

I’ve got hold of a copy of ‘Which?’ magazines 2013 airline quality survey, which does not make incredibly happy reading for British Airways. It looked at both short haul and long .....

I’ve got hold of a copy of ‘Which?’ magazines 2013 airline quality survey, which does not .....

22 Sep 201322 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

PointsPay is an interesting way of cashing out airline miles – for real cash. PointsPay is not new, launching in 2012. It has also failed to take off in a major way, since Etihad Guest is the .....

PointsPay is an interesting way of cashing out airline miles – for real cash. PointsPay is not new, .....

17 Sep 201317 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Anyone who has followed various reports on Head for Points about the Lloyds Duo Avios credit cards will know that they have suffered from some customer service failings.  However, the 20,000 Avios .....

Anyone who has followed various reports on Head for Points about the Lloyds Duo Avios credit cards will know .....

17 Sep 201317 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

The British Airways shopping portal at shopping.ba.com is offering 50% bonus Avios points on selected retailers until September 22nd. The special rates, including the bonus, are: PC World – 3 .....

The British Airways shopping portal at shopping.ba.com is offering 50% bonus Avios points on selected .....

15 Sep 201315 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Here is an interesting promotion which may offer decent savings if you are willing to be flexible! As per this web page, British Airways is offering a 15% discount code to shoppers at German .....

Here is an interesting promotion which may offer decent savings if you are willing to be flexible! As per this .....

15 Sep 201315 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

British Airways has teamed up with Hilton HHonors, for some reason, to offer a special £100 discount on Club Europe flights this Autumn.   You don’t need to be a Hilton HHonors member to take .....

British Airways has teamed up with Hilton HHonors, for some reason, to offer a special £100 discount on Club .....

14 Sep 201314 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Until 15th October, British Airways is offering a 25% bonus if you transfer hotel points from seven major loyalty schemes into Avios. Since most of the hotel programmes allow you to buy points – .....

Until 15th October, British Airways is offering a 25% bonus if you transfer hotel points from seven major .....

13 Sep 201313 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

Earlier this year, British Airways rolled out ‘hand baggage only’ fares from Gatwick.  This was a tactical move to stop the drift of customers to easyJet – now the biggest airline .....

Earlier this year, British Airways rolled out ‘hand baggage only’ fares from Gatwick.  This was a .....

12 Sep 201312 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

I have finally got around to booking the free night at a luxury Melia hotel that is available to all American Express Platinum cardholders. (This offer is also available to anyone who takes out a .....

I have finally got around to booking the free night at a luxury Melia hotel that is available to all American .....

11 Sep 201311 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments