As we covered on Wednesday, Lloyds Bank has announced that the Lloyds Avios Rewards Mastercard credit card will close at the end of May. This card was OK for a non-American Express product. It earned .....

As we covered on Wednesday, Lloyds Bank has announced that the Lloyds Avios Rewards Mastercard credit card .....

16 Apr 202116 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

Tesco Bank has launched Clubcard Pay, an interesting new debit card product that you top up from your bank account. We are writing about it because you earn Clubcard points on each transaction you .....

Tesco Bank has launched Clubcard Pay, an interesting new debit card product that you top up from your bank .....

15 Apr 202115 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

News in brief: Air France launches new direct service to Nice – book on Virgin Points Air France is launching direct flights from London Heathrow to Nice this Summer. The service will start on .....

News in brief: Air France launches new direct service to Nice – book on Virgin Points Air France is .....

14 Apr 202114 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

News in brief: Get bonus Membership Rewards points at Sainsbury’s A new offer for American Express Preferred Rewards Gold cardholders has launched. It doesn’t appear to be on any other .....

News in brief: Get bonus Membership Rewards points at Sainsbury’s A new offer for American Express .....

11 Apr 202111 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

Virgin Voyages, the brand new cruise company launched by Virgin Group, is planning a series of UK-only staycation cruises this August. You can book them using your Virgin Points, with priority booking .....

Virgin Voyages, the brand new cruise company launched by Virgin Group, is planning a series of UK-only .....

10 Apr 202110 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 92 comments

How can you earn frequent flyer miles or hotel points with Enterprise Rent-A-Car? Compared to Hertz or Avis, Enterprise is definitely in the second tier when it comes to earning rewards in airline or .....

How can you earn frequent flyer miles or hotel points with Enterprise Rent-A-Car? Compared to Hertz or Avis, .....

9 Apr 20219 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

If you are considering travelling to Japan, the obvious options – especially if you want to earn Avios and British Airways tier points – are British Airways and Japan Airlines. (Japan .....

If you are considering travelling to Japan, the obvious options – especially if you want to earn Avios .....

6 Apr 20216 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

We ran three articles last week on special offers for buying points: 50% bonus when you buy Avios – see here up to 50% bonus when you buy Virgin Points – see here 25% discount when you buy .....

We ran three articles last week on special offers for buying points: 50% bonus when you buy Avios – see .....

5 Apr 20215 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

News in brief: News from the oneworld / Alaska Airlines press conference As Rob wrote on Thursday, Alaska Airlines is now a full member of the oneworld alliance with full British Airways Executive .....

News in brief: News from the oneworld / Alaska Airlines press conference As Rob wrote on Thursday, Alaska .....

2 Apr 20212 April 2021 by Rhys Jones • 19 comments

News in brief: Alex Cruz stands down as British Airways Chairman Alex Cruz has finally left the building. When Alex was unceremoniously removed as British Airways Chief Executive last October, he .....

News in brief: Alex Cruz stands down as British Airways Chairman Alex Cruz has finally left the building. When .....

1 Apr 20211 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

I know that hotel branding is a complex business these days, but Virgin Hotels is taking it to a new level. The new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opened this week. Located off-strip, it has taken over the .....

I know that hotel branding is a complex business these days, but Virgin Hotels is taking it to a new level. .....

31 Mar 202131 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

The long-awaited opening of the new pier at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is likely to be the biggest UK airport development this year. In terms of airport lounges, the plans are hazy. Virgin .....

The long-awaited opening of the new pier at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is likely to be the biggest .....

27 Mar 202127 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic economy discounts to the United States Virgin Atlantic is discounting economy flights to New York, Miami and Los Angeles this week. You will save £27-£31 depending on .....

News in brief: Virgin Atlantic economy discounts to the United States Virgin Atlantic is discounting economy .....

24 Mar 202124 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Virgin Flying Club has brought back its partnership with Morrisons supermarkets. You will earn points in Virgin Flying Club for every £1 you spend in-store at Morrisons. Full details are here. You .....

Virgin Flying Club has brought back its partnership with Morrisons supermarkets. You will earn points in .....

18 Mar 202118 March 2021 by Rob Burgess • 99 comments