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It has just been announced that American Express’ Shop Small will be back once again in December, ideal for anyone shopping with independent retailers in the lead-up to Christmas. In case you are .....
It has just been announced that American Express’ Shop Small will be back once again in December, ideal for .....
17 Nov 202217 November 2022 • 52 comments
Last week we engaged in a bit of speculation about a new British Airways route to the United States. We knew it was coming but we didn’t know where. Because, let’s be honest, the existing .....
Last week we engaged in a bit of speculation about a new British Airways route to the United States. We knew .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 77 comments
Today, 16th November, is the day that the ‘Avios to Nectar’ exchange rate is meant to adjust. (I say ‘meant to’ because it hasn’t, so far – see the PS. at the .....
Today, 16th November, is the day that the ‘Avios to Nectar’ exchange rate is meant to adjust. (I .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 38 comments
Feeling lucky? An interesting event has just popped up on the Hilton Honors experiences website. Is it worth a 35,000 points punt? This is what it says: “Surprise Holiday Performance at Hilton .....
Feeling lucky? An interesting event has just popped up on the Hilton Honors experiences website. Is it worth a .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 28 comments
The level of ‘taxes and charges’ added to long-haul Avios redemptions on British Airways is always a sore point. In general, following recent rises, I use a ‘finger in the air’ .....
The level of ‘taxes and charges’ added to long-haul Avios redemptions on British Airways is always .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 96 comments
We have two interesting bits of IHG news today. A new IHG / American Express cashback deal launches First up is a new American Express cashback offer. You will receive £75 back when you spend £300 .....
We have two interesting bits of IHG news today. A new IHG / American Express cashback deal launches First up .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 36 comments
American Express Business Platinum is currently running a special sign-up bonus. This is your LAST CHANCE to apply – the deal ends TONIGHT, Wednesday. Until 16th November (ie today), new .....
American Express Business Platinum is currently running a special sign-up bonus. This is your LAST CHANCE to .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 7 comments
Earlier this year we covered the proposed launch of Hans Airways, which would be the UK’s smallest scheduled airline. The airline has modest ambitions: to launch non-stop services between .....
Earlier this year we covered the proposed launch of Hans Airways, which would be the UK’s smallest .....
16 Nov 202216 November 2022 • 17 comments
A week ago, British Airways announced a new partnership with Uber. BA is promising 250 Avios just for registering, so this offer is of interest even if you are only an occasional Uber user. You .....
A week ago, British Airways announced a new partnership with Uber. BA is promising 250 Avios just for .....
15 Nov 202215 November 2022 • 195 comments
Hotel booking site Rocketmiles has, at some point recently, dropped British Airways as an earning partner. This is a shame, as it was often a way of picking up a good chunk of Avios from bookings at .....
Hotel booking site Rocketmiles has, at some point recently, dropped British Airways as an earning partner. .....
15 Nov 202215 November 2022 • 35 comments
A regular question I get asked by readers is how American Express Business Platinum differs from The Platinum Card, apart from the obvious £75 difference in annual fee. We have a similar article on .....
A regular question I get asked by readers is how American Express Business Platinum differs from The Platinum .....
15 Nov 202215 November 2022 • 33 comments
The Wine Flyer, the new British Airways Avios-earning wine shop, is now live. The website is here. The Wine Flyer replaces the old British Airways / Laithwaites wine partnership. We covered The Wine .....
The Wine Flyer, the new British Airways Avios-earning wine shop, is now live. The website is here. The Wine .....
14 Nov 202214 November 2022 • 28 comments
You may not know that you can get free access to club lounges at some InterContinental hotels if you book via a travel agent who is affiliated to the exclusive Virtuoso network. This is a benefit .....
You may not know that you can get free access to club lounges at some InterContinental hotels if you book via .....
14 Nov 202214 November 2022 • 23 comments
Get 100,000 Avios for upgrading your card and joining Premier Banking.
Get 100,000 Avios for upgrading your card and joining Premier Banking.
14 Nov 202214 November 2022 • 41 comments
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