News in brief: KLM launches more business class deals Dutch airline KLM may be feeling the heat from the aggressive business class fare deals that Qatar Airways has been running from the UK, with .....

News in brief: KLM launches more business class deals Dutch airline KLM may be feeling the heat from the .....

25 Mar 201525 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Back in October I wrote about the new Dublin to Los Angeles service to be operated by Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines. Starting in June, Ethiopian will fly the route three times per week using .....

Back in October I wrote about the new Dublin to Los Angeles service to be operated by Star Alliance member .....

25 Mar 201525 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

I normally do not recommend buying Avios unless you need to ‘top up’ an account for an immediate redemption. With a few exceptions, buying a large proportion of the miles you need is .....

I normally do not recommend buying Avios unless you need to ‘top up’ an account for an immediate .....

24 Mar 201524 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

Marriott Rewards is currently offering a very interesting deal for new members – a free night after just two stays. The good news is that you have up to 150 days to complete the two stays.   .....

Marriott Rewards is currently offering a very interesting deal for new members – a free night after just .....

24 Mar 201524 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

The relationship between Tesco and Esso is a complex one which has changed – improved, if I’m honest – as time has gone on. Tesco Express is a major partner with Esso and is the main .....

The relationship between Tesco and Esso is a complex one which has changed – improved, if I’m .....

24 Mar 201524 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

I had a tweet on Friday from a HfP reader who suddenly found himself locked out of his British Airways Executive Club account.  The call centre were not willing to enlighten him further. Over the .....

I had a tweet on Friday from a HfP reader who suddenly found himself locked out of his British Airways .....

23 Mar 201523 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

The Avios earning and burning changes, which kick in from April 28th and are covered in a series of articles starting here, are beginning to impact other carriers. Virgin Atlantic emailed Flying Club .....

The Avios earning and burning changes, which kick in from April 28th and are covered in a series of articles .....

23 Mar 201523 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

I get the occasional email regarding travel insurance for mileage redemption tickets.  To be honest, I have never fully seen the point. With Avios, for example, British Airways allows you to cancel a .....

I get the occasional email regarding travel insurance for mileage redemption tickets.  To be honest, I have .....

23 Mar 201523 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

People who drift into this odd hobby of ours often apply for a couple of credit or charge cards almost at random, perhaps because they were on promotion or because they didn’t know any .....

People who drift into this odd hobby of ours often apply for a couple of credit or charge cards almost at .....

22 Mar 201522 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

News in brief: Hilton ‘weekend breaks’ flash sale ends today Midnight tonight, Sunday, is the end of the seven day ‘flash sale’ which Hilton has been running this week, It is offering .....

News in brief: Hilton ‘weekend breaks’ flash sale ends today Midnight tonight, Sunday, is the end .....

22 Mar 201522 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Virgin Atlantic is currently offering 250 Flying Club miles for free to any member who downloads a special toolbar for their ‘Shops Away‘ shopping portal. They have in the past offered as .....

Virgin Atlantic is currently offering 250 Flying Club miles for free to any member who downloads a special .....

22 Mar 201522 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

‘Split ticketing’ has been a niche topic in rail circles for some years – you can save a lot of money on your train travel by using it correctly. What ‘split .....

‘Split ticketing’ has been a niche topic in rail circles for some years – you can save a lot .....

21 Mar 201521 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

The coverage of Virgin Flying Club on Head for Points has increased considerably since the site started almost three years ago.  This has been driven by a few factors: generous credit card sign-up .....

The coverage of Virgin Flying Club on Head for Points has increased considerably since the site started almost .....

21 Mar 201521 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

If you collect Avios points via your hotel stays, there are two hotel schemes which let you earn in Iberia Plus and British Airways, but where Iberia Plus is more lucrative. The origins of this date .....

If you collect Avios points via your hotel stays, there are two hotel schemes which let you earn in Iberia .....

21 Mar 201521 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments