I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers’ page for January. It was not a difficult job, for once, because there have been no major changes since the December list came out!  The only .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers’ page for January. It was not a difficult job, for once, .....

2 Jan 20132 January 2013 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Alongside the post today on the latest credit card news, I wanted to highlight a few articles from last year which are worth a read if you have made a New Year resolution to change the miles and .....

Alongside the post today on the latest credit card news, I wanted to highlight a few articles from last year .....

2 Jan 20132 January 2013 by Rob Burgess

Yesterday I ran an article on changes to the Priority Club loyalty programme for 2013. Here is a further update.  During yesterday, I redeemed a 15,000 Priority Club points voucher that I received .....

Yesterday I ran an article on changes to the Priority Club loyalty programme for 2013. Here is a further .....

2 Jan 20132 January 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Today, as you’ve probably noticed, is January 1st.  Happy New Year to you! It is also the day that Priority Club (the loyalty scheme for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental etc) makes a .....

Today, as you’ve probably noticed, is January 1st.  Happy New Year to you! It is also the day that .....

1 Jan 20131 January 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

BAA WorldPoints enters a new phase today, as the programme becomes Heathrow only. With the sale of Gatwick and the upcoming sale of Stansted, this was a logical move. Heathrow, with an astonishing .....

BAA WorldPoints enters a new phase today, as the programme becomes Heathrow only. With the sale of Gatwick and .....

1 Jan 20131 January 2013 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

Yesterday I looked at some of the highlights from the miles and points world in 2012. Today, it is worth looking ahead a little to 2013. The future for Avios In general, the last couple of years have .....

Yesterday I looked at some of the highlights from the miles and points world in 2012. Today, it is worth .....

31 Dec 201231 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

I’m sure no-one needs reminding of this, but bmi Diamond Club finally closes its doors today to members outside the UK. Technically, Australia and New Zealand-based accounts will also remain .....

I’m sure no-one needs reminding of this, but bmi Diamond Club finally closes its doors today to members .....

31 Dec 201231 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

So, the end of 2012 is here. And, overall, it has been a good one for the miles and points collector. The stand-out deal, without a doubt, was the Lloyds TSB Avios credit card promotion. There has .....

So, the end of 2012 is here. And, overall, it has been a good one for the miles and points collector. The .....

30 Dec 201230 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

When British Airways created Avios in November 2011, the one change that came totally out of the blue – and in a very positive way – was the introduction of Reward Flight Saver. This allows anyone .....

When British Airways created Avios in November 2011, the one change that came totally out of the blue – and .....

29 Dec 201229 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

British Airways used the press flight for the new Seoul service to publish its seating configurations for the new aircraft it is receiving next year. (Have a read at this post for the background to .....

British Airways used the press flight for the new Seoul service to publish its seating configurations for the .....

28 Dec 201228 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

Just a quick reminder – especially for anyone who has only recently got an American Express Platinum or Preferred Rewards Gold card – that 31st December is the last day to claim your 500 .....

Just a quick reminder – especially for anyone who has only recently got an American Express Platinum or .....

28 Dec 201228 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Well, we are back from Dubai and just in time for Christmas! I have a Barbie California Dream House and a wooden garage to wrap, amongst many other things. Head for Points is taking a short break and .....

Well, we are back from Dubai and just in time for Christmas! I have a Barbie California Dream House and a .....

24 Dec 201224 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Lufthansa has launched one of its fairly regular long haul business class sales. Click here to see sample fares and booking details. Here are the conditions: Purchase by: 02.01.2013Departure period: .....

Lufthansa has launched one of its fairly regular long haul business class sales. Click here to see sample .....

24 Dec 201224 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

This article is the final part of the piece I started yesterday introducing BA On Business, the reward programme for small businesses. Part 1 can be found here. Redeeming for Marriott hotel vouchers .....

This article is the final part of the piece I started yesterday introducing BA On Business, the reward .....

23 Dec 201223 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment