Are you one of the many people who still holds one of the old BMI (British Midland) credit cards? You would have been pretty crazy to cut them up, given that you will be earning up to 2.5 Avios per .....

Are you one of the many people who still holds one of the old BMI (British Midland) credit cards? You would .....

3 Jan 20143 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

East Coast Trains is launching what it calls a ‘massive’ 7-day sale today. Tickets will start from £5 each way in Standard and £20 each way in First Class. You need to book by January .....

East Coast Trains is launching what it calls a ‘massive’ 7-day sale today. Tickets will start from .....

3 Jan 20143 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

American Express Travel has launched a decent bonus promotion for anyone spending £400 or more at their website. To qualify for the 1,200 point bonus, you need to spend £400 or more on pre-paid .....

American Express Travel has launched a decent bonus promotion for anyone spending £400 or more at their .....

2 Jan 20142 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Finnair is a British Airways partner, courtesy of its membership of the oneworld airline alliance.  This means that you will earn Avios and British Airways tier points on Finnair flights. The new .....

Finnair is a British Airways partner, courtesy of its membership of the oneworld airline alliance.  This .....

2 Jan 20142 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Marriott Rewards has launched its major promotion for Spring, which will be (yet) another outing for MegaBonus. This promotion is active across all Marriott brands, including Renaissance, Courtyard, .....

Marriott Rewards has launched its major promotion for Spring, which will be (yet) another outing for .....

2 Jan 20142 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

It is now nine months since Head for Points got its fresh new look, and – for want of a better word – started looking ‘professional’.   I have continued to change elements .....

It is now nine months since Head for Points got its fresh new look, and – for want of a better word .....

1 Jan 20141 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 131 comments

A new partner has popped up on the avios.com website – Thomas Cook Sport. Thomas Cook Sport is described as Europe’s leading sport travel company.  They are, for instance, the official .....

A new partner has popped up on the avios.com website – Thomas Cook Sport. Thomas Cook Sport is described .....

1 Jan 20141 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Tesco Direct has launched a potentially attractive deal on ‘large kitchen appliances’! When you spend £350 or more on a washing machine, washer dryer, fridge, freezer or cooker, you .....

Tesco Direct has launched a potentially attractive deal on ‘large kitchen appliances’! When you .....

1 Jan 20141 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Eurostar is running another public sale from January 2nd to January 14th, offering seats to Paris and Brussels for just £59 return. However, if you use this link, you have access to the sale NOW .....

Eurostar is running another public sale from January 2nd to January 14th, offering seats to Paris and Brussels .....

31 Dec 201331 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

A quick heads up that TODAY, New Years Eve, is your last chance to apply for the United MileagePlus credit card whilst it still has the 12,000 miles sign-up bonus. The United Airlines card, issued by .....

A quick heads up that TODAY, New Years Eve, is your last chance to apply for the United MileagePlus credit .....

31 Dec 201331 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

A very interesting opportunity has popped up on the Iberia Plus website which allows you to (effectively) buy Avios for 0.83p each. First, let me say that you can ONLY take part in this if you have an .....

A very interesting opportunity has popped up on the Iberia Plus website which allows you to (effectively) buy .....

30 Dec 201330 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 52 comments

If you are taking it easy in the office (or at home) today, there is an interesting article on the history of the global, branded hotel industry which is worth a look. It appears in the bumper .....

If you are taking it easy in the office (or at home) today, there is an interesting article on the history of .....

30 Dec 201330 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Access to decent free wi-fi can make a long airport wait more bearable.  Luckily, Heathrow Airport has invested a lot of money in this area in recent years and you will not be short of options. Free .....

Access to decent free wi-fi can make a long airport wait more bearable.  Luckily, Heathrow Airport has .....

30 Dec 201330 December 2013 by Rob Burgess

This is the last part of my look back at 2013.  Previous articles looked at my personal travel highlights and top promotions and the large number of devaluations this year. Credit card sign-up .....

This is the last part of my look back at 2013.  Previous articles looked at my personal travel highlights and .....

29 Dec 201329 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments