News in brief: Off for half term?  Travelex / Avios bonus reminder If you are heading off for half-term next week – or the week after, depending on your school – remember that Travelex .....

News in brief: Off for half term?  Travelex / Avios bonus reminder If you are heading off for half-term next .....

11 Oct 201711 October 2017 by Rob Burgess • 104 comments

News in brief: Bargains at the new InterContinental Perth City Centre InterContinental is about to launch a new hotel in Perth, Australia.  It is currently due to open on 15th October. The .....

News in brief: Bargains at the new InterContinental Perth City Centre InterContinental is about to launch a .....

25 Sep 201725 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

News in brief: Extra British Airways sale discounts on holidays Last week British Airways launched its latest World Sale with discounts on long-haul and short-haul flights in all classes as well as .....

News in brief: Extra British Airways sale discounts on holidays Last week British Airways launched its latest .....

8 Sep 20178 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 71 comments

News in brief: Exclusive HfP competition coming on Monday On Monday we will be launching an exclusive competition with Chivas Regal whisky (an excellent choice if you’re looking for a duty free .....

News in brief: Exclusive HfP competition coming on Monday On Monday we will be launching an exclusive .....

8 Sep 20178 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 15 comments

News in brief: Earn Avios with Rolling Luggage Avios has launched a new partnership with luggage retailer Rolling Luggage. At present it is only valid online via their website here. You will also be .....

News in brief: Earn Avios with Rolling Luggage Avios has launched a new partnership with luggage retailer .....

7 Sep 20177 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 58 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: Heathrow Express launches £15 Saturday tickets Following the end of its £15 August promotion, Heathrow Express will continue to offer discounted tickets to passengers on a Saturday .....

News in brief: Heathrow Express launches £15 Saturday tickets Following the end of its £15 August promotion, .....

31 Aug 201731 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 7 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 .....

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up .....

27 Aug 201727 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

This is the second part of the updated article I began two weeks ago, discussing the best ways to ‘zero out’ loyalty card accounts which you want to abandon.  You need to remember that .....

This is the second part of the updated article I began two weeks ago, discussing the best ways to .....

22 Aug 201722 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

News in brief: Etihad closes the Six Senses Spa in its Heathrow lounge Etihad has announced that the Six Senses Spa in its lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 will close on 31st August.  This is very short .....

News in brief: Etihad closes the Six Senses Spa in its Heathrow lounge Etihad has announced that the Six .....

21 Aug 201721 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

News in brief: British Airways strike hitting Gatwick to New York Another wave of British Airways cabin crew strikes start today, running to 15th August. This only impact flights from Heathrow, with .....

News in brief: British Airways strike hitting Gatwick to New York Another wave of British Airways cabin crew .....

2 Aug 20172 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

News in brief: Etihad drops free chauffeur transfers Times are getting tougher for the Middle Eastern airlines, as the easy pickings in terms of destinations run dry and organic growth starts to slow. .....

News in brief: Etihad drops free chauffeur transfers Times are getting tougher for the Middle Eastern .....

23 Jun 201723 June 2017 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

I wrote on Tuesday about the interesting new partnership between Heathrow Rewards, the Heathrow Airport shopping loyalty scheme, and hotel booking site Rocketmiles. What is Rocketmiles? .....

I wrote on Tuesday about the interesting new partnership between Heathrow Rewards, the Heathrow Airport .....

22 Jun 201722 June 2017 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer programme of Etihad Airways, has a rather eclectic mix of airline partners on which you can redeem your miles. I wrote about these partners here.  At the time, the .....

Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer programme of Etihad Airways, has a rather eclectic mix of airline partners on .....

20 Jun 201720 June 2017 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments