I have never covered Airbnb on Head for Points.  Whilst a lot of people are finding it an attractive alternative to hotels, our focus is primarily on the large chains and their loyalty schemes. If .....

I have never covered Airbnb on Head for Points.  Whilst a lot of people are finding it an attractive .....

16 Mar 201516 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

After a break in February – because there was nothing new to write about – it is time for the return of our monthly round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline .....

After a break in February – because there was nothing new to write about – it is time for the .....

15 Mar 201515 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

News in brief: Tesco DVD and Blu-Ray pre-order bonuses are back Until 22nd March, Tesco Direct is offering 150 bonus Clubcard points with selected DVD and Blu-Ray pre-orders.   That is worth 360 .....

News in brief: Tesco DVD and Blu-Ray pre-order bonuses are back Until 22nd March, Tesco Direct is offering .....

15 Mar 201515 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

If you transferred some American Express Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest during the recent 25% transfer bonus, you got lucky! Etihad has just announced a 25%-off sale on redemptions.  .....

If you transferred some American Express Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest during the recent 25% .....

15 Mar 201515 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

I received a few emails from readers yesterday about the forthcoming launch of Supercard from Travelex.  It is very rare that a totally revolutionary payment product comes along but this could be it. .....

I received a few emails from readers yesterday about the forthcoming launch of Supercard from Travelex.  It .....

14 Mar 201514 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 84 comments

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls together the different deals mentioned on our Top Avios Points Earning Offers, Top Hotel Bonus .....

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls .....

14 Mar 201514 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

British Airways has launched a very limited ‘flash sale’ for travel in World Traveller (economy). Full details can be found at ba.com here. The headline prices released by BA look .....

British Airways has launched a very limited ‘flash sale’ for travel in World Traveller (economy). .....

14 Mar 201514 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

A reader emailed me recently to ask if I would consider writing about the external online tools I use to plan my travel and manage my miles.  The truth is that I don’t. Whilst there are a few .....

A reader emailed me recently to ask if I would consider writing about the external online tools I use to plan .....

13 Mar 201513 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

News in brief: Get 1,500 bonus Avios with a booking on iberia.com Until next Tuesday 17th March, you will 1,500 bonus Avios in Iberia Plus when you book a cash flight on iberia.com.  This is not .....

News in brief: Get 1,500 bonus Avios with a booking on iberia.com Until next Tuesday 17th March, you will .....

13 Mar 201513 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

There are a few ‘things’ ‘going on’ with the airline partners attached to the American Express International Dollar and International Euro cards at the moment.  I thought it .....

There are a few ‘things’ ‘going on’ with the airline partners attached to the American .....

13 Mar 201513 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Iberia Plus is currently offering 500 bonus Avios points when you sign up and have some account activity within 45 days.  This could be as simple as transferring 1,000 Amex points or some hotel .....

Iberia Plus is currently offering 500 bonus Avios points when you sign up and have some account activity .....

12 Mar 201512 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

News in brief: British Airways transatlantic promotion launched Yesterday I mentioned a transatlantic bonus from American Airlines.  I suspected a British Airways version would be around somewhere .....

News in brief: British Airways transatlantic promotion launched Yesterday I mentioned a transatlantic bonus .....

12 Mar 201512 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

Last year, Hilton ran two special bonus promotions for its luxury Conrad and Waldorf-Astoria brands.  The two offers seem to have rolled over into 2015, so if you missed out last year you can still .....

Last year, Hilton ran two special bonus promotions for its luxury Conrad and Waldorf-Astoria brands.  The two .....

12 Mar 201512 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Just a quick reminder that the EXCLUSIVE Head for Points promotion with Kaligo.com ends at midnight tonight (Wednesday). (EDIT: Extended to Friday) You will earn 1,000 additional Avios points on every .....

Just a quick reminder that the EXCLUSIVE Head for Points promotion with Kaligo.com ends at midnight tonight .....

11 Mar 201511 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments