What credit card should you get if you want to redeem for flights with a Star Alliance airline? Let’s find out. Who are the members of Star Alliance? The bulk of major global airlines have .....

What credit card should you get if you want to redeem for flights with a Star Alliance airline? Let’s .....

9 Jan 20259 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the January newsflow to pick-up (BAEC restructurings excluded!). One of the key ideas we push .....

This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the .....

5 Jan 20255 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

I get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard credit card for earning Avios, airline miles or hotel points.   The comprehensive Head for Points reward .....

I get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard credit card for .....

17 Dec 202417 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

Airport lounge access card Priority Pass is not just about lounges. It also has deals with many airport restaurants where you can receive a free or discounted meal by showing your Priority Pass card. .....

Airport lounge access card Priority Pass is not just about lounges. It also has deals with many airport .....

3 Dec 20243 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

HSBC Premier has teamed up with Cathay Pacific to offer an exclusive discount to HSBC Premier credit or debit card holders – click here. It is NOT valid for bookings to Hong Kong – you .....

HSBC Premier has teamed up with Cathay Pacific to offer an exclusive discount to HSBC Premier credit or debit .....

11 Nov 202411 November 2024 by Rhys Jones

IHG One Rewards has launched a 75% bonus when you transfer HSBC Premier credit card points. Whilst this sounds like a good offer on the face of it, in truth it is still poor. This is because HSBC .....

IHG One Rewards has launched a 75% bonus when you transfer HSBC Premier credit card points. Whilst this sounds .....

5 Nov 20245 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Head for Points tends to focus on the first two types. I thought it was worth a look at the four loyalty .....

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Head for Points .....

25 Oct 202425 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

This week sees the relaunch of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. This is a very interesting product for the UK miles and points collector. You can transfer the points you earn to .....

This week sees the relaunch of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. This is a very interesting .....

25 Sep 202425 September 2024 by Katie Ridgers • 118 comments

As part of an overhaul of its ‘premium’ proposition, which will also see the HSBC Premier World Elite credit card relaunched, HSBC Premier has changed its entry requirements. This is .....

As part of an overhaul of its ‘premium’ proposition, which will also see the HSBC Premier World .....

10 Sep 202410 September 2024 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

I’m not sure when this launched, but HSBC is offering a discount on Heathow Express tickets to current account holders. You can book via the Heathrow Express booking page here. If you have a .....

I’m not sure when this launched, but HSBC is offering a discount on Heathow Express tickets to current .....

7 Sep 20247 September 2024 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

HSBC has announced details of its refreshed Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card, to take effect from 23rd September. It has aggressively increased the earning rate for Avios and other airline .....

HSBC has announced details of its refreshed Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card, to take effect from .....

21 Aug 202421 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 117 comments

Three new UK airport restaurants have joined Priority Pass. At Birmingham International, The Factory Bar & Kitchen has joined. This is the first restaurant at Birmingham to sign up. At Newcastle .....

Three new UK airport restaurants have joined Priority Pass. At Birmingham International, The Factory Bar & .....

6 Aug 20246 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

News in brief: An update on HSBC’s 25% Avios transfer bonus As we covered last month, HSBC has launched its ‘roughly annual’ 25% bonus on conversions of HSBC Premier credit card .....

News in brief: An update on HSBC’s 25% Avios transfer bonus As we covered last month, HSBC has launched .....

1 Jul 20241 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

This is our review of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not they are .....

This is our review of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. It is part of our series of .....

14 Jun 202414 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments