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 .....

5 Oct 20175 October 2017 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

I get a steady stream of emails asking about how to book Avios tickets to Australia or New Zealand.  My honest answer is – don’t bother.  Use cash. There are three reasons for this: .....

19 Sep 201719 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 117 comments

News in brief: Last chance to enter our Scotland competition If you haven’t entered already, today is the last chance to enter our Chivas Regal whisky competition. One reader will win an .....

18 Sep 201718 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 98 comments

Cathay Pacific announced three new European routes to Hong Kong yesterday, including Dublin. As Cathay Pacific is a member of the oneworld alliance, you can earn and spend Avios points on its flights. .....

1 Sep 20171 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up to 10,000 Membership Rewards points per year for 1.5p each. This facility is mentioned on .....

27 Aug 201727 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

News in brief: Virgin introduces a cooling off period when buying miles Virgin Flying Club is currently offering a targeted 30% bonus when you buy miles.  You should have received an email about .....

6 Jul 20176 July 2017 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

HSBC Premier has launched a special sign-up bonus on its two HSBC Premier credit cards. Until 31st August, you will receive an additional 10,000 HSBC Premier points when you take out either of the .....

19 Jun 201719 June 2017 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

This is my review of Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Business Class, in its regional intra-Asia configuration. Last year I ran an excellent article, written by a reader, on how to use Avios points to .....

21 May 201721 May 2017 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

A few weeks ago a reader (thank you) sent me an email to ask “Do you know that Instamiles has added Avios and Virgin Flying Club as partners?“. I didn’t, because I had never heard of .....

15 Mar 201715 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

This is our review of the new Cathay Pacific lounges at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. .....

14 Dec 201614 December 2016 by Anika Burnett • 68 comments

News in brief: Cathay Pacific boosts Gatwick and Manchester Cathay Pacific has announced a further boost to its UK operation following the successful launch of its Gatwick service this year. The .....

14 Dec 201614 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

Some news in brief: £199 Air New Zealand deals to Los Angeles at 10am It’s Cyber Monday!  Yes, I know.  Before things go back to whatever passes for normal a month before Christmas on the .....

28 Nov 201628 November 2016 by Anika Burnett • 30 comments

News in brief: 1,700 Avios on Avis car rentals Avis has launched a new Avios promotion which runs until 31st October for rentals until 15th December. If you book a car in Group C or above for 3+ days, .....

12 Oct 201612 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

News in brief: Stupidly cheap deals at InterContinental New York Barclay I reviewed the newly reopened InterContinental New York Barclay back in July.  Situated just around the corner from the .....

27 Sep 201627 September 2016 by Rob Burgess • 97 comments