MBNA has launched its first enhanced credit card sign-up bonus of 2016 – and it is only October. This is good news.  The introduction of interchange fee capping seemed to signal the death of .....

MBNA has launched its first enhanced credit card sign-up bonus of 2016 – and it is only October. This is .....

5 Oct 20165 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

Avios.com and British Airways Executive Club both launched an interesting new promotion yesterday which could get you 1,000 Avios in each scheme. Full details are here on avios.com. You will receive .....

Avios.com and British Airways Executive Club both launched an interesting new promotion yesterday which could .....

4 Oct 20164 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 182 comments

If you want to add 18,000 Avios to your balance (and who wouldn’t), there is a new competition over on the British Airways website this week. In association with British Airways partner Avis .....

If you want to add 18,000 Avios to your balance (and who wouldn’t), there is a new competition over on .....

4 Oct 20164 October 2016 by Anika Burnett • 52 comments

One of the first posts I wrote for this site back in mid 2012 was about the Hilton HHonors Platinum Visa card. And, way back in 1989 or so, the very first travel deal I snagged was with Hilton. They .....

One of the first posts I wrote for this site back in mid 2012 was about the Hilton HHonors Platinum Visa .....

4 Oct 20164 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

As I wrote last week, Tesco has extended its gift card promotion for another few weeks.  Until 16th October, you will receive 75 Clubcard points – which convert into 180 Avios or 187 Virgin .....

As I wrote last week, Tesco has extended its gift card promotion for another few weeks.  Until 16th .....

3 Oct 20163 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 170 comments

News in brief: More Arsenal football tickets released for Skywards members Emirates Skywards has released a further batch of Arsenal football tickets for the current season.  All of the ‘lesser .....

News in brief: More Arsenal football tickets released for Skywards members Emirates Skywards has released a .....

3 Oct 20163 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders get a number of decent hotel deals, mainly through the Fine Hotels & Resorts programme (late check-out, upgrade if available at check-in, free .....

American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders get a number of decent hotel deals, mainly through the .....

3 Oct 20163 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

News in brief: New American Express statement credit deals launched American Express has launched a generous cashback deal with Thistle, every, Amba and Clermont Hotels, which are collectively run as .....

News in brief: New American Express statement credit deals launched American Express has launched a generous .....

2 Oct 20162 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

Two interesting savings which could make your next miles and points redemption go a lot further have turned up. Big savings on Hilton HHonors redemptions in Turkey The political situation in Turkey .....

Two interesting savings which could make your next miles and points redemption go a lot further have turned .....

2 Oct 20162 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 17 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 .....

2 Oct 20162 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

News in brief: Heathrow anti-expansion protest today may cause delays British Airways has issued an advisory warning due to a protest against Heathrow Airport expansion which will take place today, .....

News in brief: Heathrow anti-expansion protest today may cause delays British Airways has issued an advisory .....

1 Oct 20161 October 2016 by Rob Burgess • 105 comments

Back in April I shared my first Airbnb experience and since then I’ve used it quite a few times.  Just this week I found an Airbnb accommodation for a few friends who are coming to London and .....

Back in April I shared my first Airbnb experience and since then I’ve used it quite a few times.  Just .....

1 Oct 20161 October 2016 by Anika Burnett • 7 comments

This is my review of the newly refurbished Hilton Paris Opera hotel. After 13 years it was time for me to pay Paris another visit.  For various reasons my last trip had not worked out well and I had .....

This is my review of the newly refurbished Hilton Paris Opera hotel. After 13 years it was time for me to pay .....

1 Oct 20161 October 2016 by Anika Burnett • 23 comments

This is part two of my review of the Hilton Paris Opera hotel.  Part 1 can be found here. As a reminder, the hotel provided us with a complimentary two night stay at the property to showcase what .....

This is part two of my review of the Hilton Paris Opera hotel.  Part 1 can be found here. As a reminder, the .....

1 Oct 20161 October 2016 by Anika Burnett • 5 comments