For a few weeks now, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has been running a special promotion in conjunction with Little Red.  Little Red is the Virgin domestic airline which is running services to Heathrow .....

For a few weeks now, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has been running a special promotion in conjunction with .....

24 Jun 201424 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

I was at an event in London last Wednesday evening where model Amber Le Bon was present, wearing a rather daring totally backless number.  I don’t mention this to highlight the extent of my .....

I was at an event in London last Wednesday evening where model Amber Le Bon was present, wearing a rather .....

11 Jun 201411 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

A quick heads up that MBNA has extended the current sign-up offers on three of its airline credit cards. The impressive Virgin Flying Club offer has been extended from 30th June to 14th July.  This .....

A quick heads up that MBNA has extended the current sign-up offers on three of its airline credit cards. The .....

4 Jun 20144 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

A quick reminder that Wednesday June 4th is the last day to book yourself a redemption seat in the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club seat sale. It covers both Economy and Premium Economy seats but not .....

A quick reminder that Wednesday June 4th is the last day to book yourself a redemption seat in the Virgin .....

2 Jun 20142 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Delta Air Lines acquired a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic last year and the two have slowly been integrating their services to the US.  Timetables have been tweaked to even out the spacing between .....

Delta Air Lines acquired a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic last year and the two have slowly been integrating .....

27 May 201427 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

This is my review of the Virgin Flying Club Black credit cards. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not they are worth .....

This is my review of the Virgin Flying Club Black credit cards. It is part of my series of articles .....

26 May 201426 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

This is my review of the Virgin Flying Club White credit cards. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not they are worth applying .....

This is my review of the Virgin Flying Club White credit cards. It is part of my series of articles looking .....

25 May 201425 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

As well as launching their ‘20% off Economy and Premium Economy redemptions’ sale yesterday, Virgin Flying Club also announced a 20% bonus when you buy, transfer or gift Virgin Flying Club .....

As well as launching their ‘20% off Economy and Premium Economy redemptions’ sale yesterday, .....

23 May 201423 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

For the second time this year, Virgin Atlantic has launched a seat sale for reward seats. And this time Premium Economy is included as well. Virgin taxes on economy redemptions are already lower (by .....

For the second time this year, Virgin Atlantic has launched a seat sale for reward seats. And this time .....

22 May 201422 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Virgin Flying Club launched a new promotion yesterday aimed at long-haul economy travellers.  If you are interested in achieving status with Virgin Atlantic it is very, very interesting. Take a .....

Virgin Flying Club launched a new promotion yesterday aimed at long-haul economy travellers.  If you are .....

17 May 201417 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

Both Avios and Virgin Flying Club have now emailed me with their ‘promotions’ to persuade you to convert your new batch of Tesco Clubcard vouchers. Neither should tempt you. Avios Here is .....

Both Avios and Virgin Flying Club have now emailed me with their ‘promotions’ to persuade you to .....

13 May 201413 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

You learn something new every day in this hobby.  If you have ever had a British Airways American Express card, you will know that it is not possible to have both the free BA Amex and the paid BA .....

You learn something new every day in this hobby.  If you have ever had a British Airways American Express .....

12 May 201412 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the screen for May. A few new deals were launched during April – I will summarise the current special offers and their .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the screen for May. A few new deals .....

11 May 201411 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Virgin Atlantic is offering 500 Flying Club miles for free to any member who downloads a special toolbar for their ‘Shops Away‘ shopping portal. This is double the number of miles they .....

Virgin Atlantic is offering 500 Flying Club miles for free to any member who downloads a special toolbar for .....

7 Apr 20147 April 2014 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments