Earlier this year we reviewed Expedia’s loyalty programme, just to learn that it was a huge disappointment. Compared to Hotels.com (who share the same ownership) and their simple straight .....

Earlier this year we reviewed Expedia’s loyalty programme, just to learn that it was a huge .....

6 Mar 20176 March 2017 by Anika Burnett • 19 comments

Until early 2013, American Express allowed you to transfer your Membership Rewards points to someone else, at any time, for a £15 fee.  This option no longer exists. However …. The terms and .....

Until early 2013, American Express allowed you to transfer your Membership Rewards points to someone else, at .....

5 Mar 20175 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

Accor has launched a new worldwide sale where you can book 3 nights for the price of 2. This covers brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, M Gallery, Pullman and Ibis.  The new acquisitions .....

Accor has launched a new worldwide sale where you can book 3 nights for the price of 2. This covers brands .....

5 Mar 20175 March 2017 by Anika Burnett • 15 comments

News in brief: Are families and groups banned from the new First Wing? I ran some new pictures yesterday of the dedicated ‘First Wing’ about to open in Terminal 5.  This will feed Gold .....

News in brief: Are families and groups banned from the new First Wing? I ran some new pictures yesterday of .....

5 Mar 20175 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

The new First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open in the next couple of months. This should radically improve the journey through the terminal for British Airways Gold card holders and First .....

The new First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open in the next couple of months. This should radically .....

4 Mar 20174 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the new British Airways Executive Club and Hilton Honors mileage deal for the Spring. At the time, it wasn’t clear if this would double up with the main .....

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the new British Airways Executive Club and Hilton Honors mileage deal .....

4 Mar 20174 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 29 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 .....

4 Mar 20174 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

I ran another article last week about BA’s treatment of downgraded passengers who are travelling on an American Express 2-4-1 voucher and claim compensation under EU261. When downgraded whilst .....

I ran another article last week about BA’s treatment of downgraded passengers who are travelling on an .....

3 Mar 20173 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 234 comments

News in brief: Good new LEGO deal launched at Tesco Direct Tesco Direct has launched a good new LEGO promotion.  You will receive 1,000 bonus Clubcard points (worth 2,400 Avios or 2,500 Virgin miles) .....

News in brief: Good new LEGO deal launched at Tesco Direct Tesco Direct has launched a good new LEGO .....

3 Mar 20173 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

News in brief: The US Amex Platinum card will be made of metal The US version of the American Express Platinum charge card has been relaunched this week.  The fee rises $100 to $550 but is .....

News in brief: The US Amex Platinum card will be made of metal The US version of the American Express Platinum .....

3 Mar 20173 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

The major changes to the Hilton Honors programme (which included the new spelling of Honors) kicked in yesterday.  There were some IT wobbles initially, but by the time the USA was waking up things .....

The major changes to the Hilton Honors programme (which included the new spelling of Honors) kicked in .....

2 Mar 20172 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 128 comments

If you are interested in the internal workings of hotel loyalty programmes, you might find this VAT tribunal ruling of interest. Recently published, it is the result of a (failed) appeal by Whitbread .....

If you are interested in the internal workings of hotel loyalty programmes, you might find this VAT tribunal .....

2 Mar 20172 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

News in brief: Get up to 30% discount when you buy Starwood points Starwood is offering a 10%-30% discount when you purchase SPG Starpoints before 30th April. The link to buy is here. The discount is .....

News in brief: Get up to 30% discount when you buy Starwood points Starwood is offering a 10%-30% discount .....

2 Mar 20172 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

Our ‘Credit Card Offers’ page lists 16 different credit cards in the UK which offer travel rewards.  For the beginner to this hobby, however, there is one obvious piece of plastic to .....

Our ‘Credit Card Offers’ page lists 16 different credit cards in the UK which offer travel .....

1 Mar 20171 March 2017 by Rob Burgess