Something I stress on Head for Points whenever I can is the need to keep a clear mind when earning miles or points. If you are buying a product or service primarily because it offers you miles, you .....

Something I stress on Head for Points whenever I can is the need to keep a clear mind when earning miles or .....

27 Sep 201227 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme covering Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn, amongst other brands, has launched a promotion for 50% bonus miles when you purchase points.  It runs until November 10th. .....

Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme covering Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn, amongst other brands, has .....

26 Sep 201226 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

If you have an Avios account, you probably got an email this week promoting double miles on everything bought via their e-shopping site. We have put together a full list of all participating .....

If you have an Avios account, you probably got an email this week promoting double miles on everything bought .....

26 Sep 201226 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

This offer was promoted in the latest newsletter for British Airways American Express cardholders.  However, it is actually valid for UK cardholders of any Amex-issued Amex.  You can also take part .....

This offer was promoted in the latest newsletter for British Airways American Express cardholders.  However, .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

There are two special hotel rate deals knocking about for American Express cardholders which may be of interest. Via this link, Hilton is offering a 30% discount on its Bed & Breakfast Rate. You .....

There are two special hotel rate deals knocking about for American Express cardholders which may be of .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

Almost a year after the launch of Avios, Iberia has finally caught up with BA and launched ‘Avios and Money’.  This may be relevant to you, because Iberia redemptions booked on the Iberia .....

Almost a year after the launch of Avios, Iberia has finally caught up with BA and launched ‘Avios and .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

A couple of days ago I wrote this long article on how to use American Express Membership Rewards points. A reader pointed out that I had forgotten to mention the ability to transfer Amex Membership .....

A couple of days ago I wrote this long article on how to use American Express Membership Rewards points. A .....

24 Sep 201224 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Back in June I wrote about this Tesco promo for buying HP ink cartridges. Well, the deal is back.  Buy 2 cartridges from Tesco Direct and get 500 bonus CC points.  The cheapest is £6.36 (if it .....

Back in June I wrote about this Tesco promo for buying HP ink cartridges. Well, the deal is back.  Buy 2 .....

24 Sep 201224 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

A quick heads up that the Financial Times is running a very nice competition on its website at the moment. The link to enter is here (deleted as now over). There is nothing to do except fill in your .....

A quick heads up that the Financial Times is running a very nice competition on its website at the moment. The .....

23 Sep 201223 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

It is clear from two emails I’ve received this week that (not surprisingly) people are getting totally confused about the constant changing of the referral rules for getting the sign-up bonuses .....

It is clear from two emails I’ve received this week that (not surprisingly) people are getting totally .....

23 Sep 201223 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

Once you have got a certain number of loyalty accounts, it is very easy to lose track of what you have in each. This is especially true if you also control accounts for family members. There are a .....

Once you have got a certain number of loyalty accounts, it is very easy to lose track of what you have in .....

22 Sep 201222 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

We have our second piece of positive credit card news this week. Following a long period of bonus cuts, Virgin Atlantic suddenly launched a 20,000 Flying Club miles bonus on its credit card (see .....

We have our second piece of positive credit card news this week. Following a long period of bonus cuts, Virgin .....

22 Sep 201222 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

Tesco Clubcard has launched an interesting bonus points promotion via their Online Photo Centre.  New members receive 150 Clubcard points, which is worth 360 Avios or 375 Virgin Flying Club miles at .....

Tesco Clubcard has launched an interesting bonus points promotion via their Online Photo Centre.  New members .....

21 Sep 201221 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

British Airways is currently offering a 50% discount on economy flights from Gatwick to Bermuda, an ideal opportunity to escape the Winter gloom in the UK! The price is 20,000 Avios return, instead .....

British Airways is currently offering a 50% discount on economy flights from Gatwick to Bermuda, an ideal .....

21 Sep 201221 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments