Back in November, I mentioned the launch of ‘Miles Booster’ by Virgin Atlantic. It was an odd little deal.  When you bought a Virgin Atlantic flight for cash, you would be offered the .....

Back in November, I mentioned the launch of ‘Miles Booster’ by Virgin Atlantic. It was an odd .....

30 May 201330 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Marriott recently announced that Iberia Plus has become a partner in Marriott Rewards. I didn’t bother to write about it, as Marriott Rewards has been a British Airways partner for years so it .....

Marriott recently announced that Iberia Plus has become a partner in Marriott Rewards. I didn’t bother .....

30 May 201330 May 2013 by Rob Burgess

Tesco Direct has launched a number of new pre-order deals on upcoming entertainment releases.  These all offer you a chunk of bonus Tesco Clubcard points in return for ordering (and paying) now.  .....

Tesco Direct has launched a number of new pre-order deals on upcoming entertainment releases.  These all .....

29 May 201329 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

A few days ago I wrote about how to earn Avios when booking a package holiday via avios.com. I thought I would take a look at some other avios.com partners. If you are a British Airways Executive Club .....

A few days ago I wrote about how to earn Avios when booking a package holiday via avios.com. I thought I would .....

29 May 201329 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

One of the key benefits of achieving Gold status with British Airways Executive Club is that you don’t need to achieve status the following year. British Airways has a ‘soft landing’ .....

One of the key benefits of achieving Gold status with British Airways Executive Club is that you don’t .....

29 May 201329 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

I am off to the US again for a week in July.  I am trying to put together an interesting itinerary that maximises my flying and hotel experiences whilst minimising the cost. (I have a fantastic .....

I am off to the US again for a week in July.  I am trying to put together an interesting itinerary that .....

28 May 201328 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

I usually focus on personal credit cards on Head for Points, for obvious reasons. I also occasionally touch on credit cards aimed at sole traders or very small companies, when they have very .....

I usually focus on personal credit cards on Head for Points, for obvious reasons. I also occasionally touch on .....

28 May 201328 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

There was an interesting piece in The Independent recently (see here) in which Simon Calder analysed the average waiting times at US immigration by time of day and by airport. US immigration is a .....

There was an interesting piece in The Independent recently (see here) in which Simon Calder analysed the .....

28 May 201328 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

It’s a Bank Holiday and real news is thin on the ground, so …. Ah, the joys of sitting on the phone whilst a recorded voice takes you through three to four levels of ‘Press 1 for .....

It’s a Bank Holiday and real news is thin on the ground, so …. Ah, the joys of sitting on the .....

27 May 201327 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

British Airways has launched another ‘buy Avios’ promotion, offering a bonus of up to 30% for purchased before 13th June. The link to buy is here. Frankly, this is not an impressive .....

British Airways has launched another ‘buy Avios’ promotion, offering a bonus of up to 30% for .....

27 May 201327 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

I have run a few posts recently about the 35,000 mile sign-up bonus on the American Airlines credit cards, issued by MBNA. This is great deal – as long as you can make the £5,000 spending .....

I have run a few posts recently about the 35,000 mile sign-up bonus on the American Airlines credit cards, .....

27 May 201327 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

View from the Wing ran a good summary recently on the expiry policies for the major airline frequent flyer programmes. There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when .....

View from the Wing ran a good summary recently on the expiry policies for the major airline frequent flyer .....

26 May 201326 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Starwood Preferred Guest, the Sheraton / Westin / W / aloft etc programme, has launched ‘SPG Social’. Full details can be found here. Now, at this stage it is not entirely clear what is .....

Starwood Preferred Guest, the Sheraton / Westin / W / aloft etc programme, has launched ‘SPG .....

26 May 201326 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

A little later than originally planned, the new Heathrow Rewards website – the replacement for BAA WorldPoints – has finally launched. The link is here. Very little has changed so far. .....

A little later than originally planned, the new Heathrow Rewards website – the replacement for BAA .....

25 May 201325 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments