On Thursday I ran an article on how British Airways treats your Avios points when you die.  This was prompted by a reader who had found his fathers account closed when he reported his .....

On Thursday I ran an article on how British Airways treats your Avios points when you die.  This was .....

22 Nov 201422 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Hyatt has launched its annual sale on Hyatt-branded gift cards.  You can save 10% on any purchase. The good news for UK residents is that Hyatt is now offering electronic gift certificates.  These .....

Hyatt has launched its annual sale on Hyatt-branded gift cards.  You can save 10% on any purchase. The good .....

22 Nov 201422 November 2014 by Rob Burgess

I have written before about the range of American Express gift cards. They were not, to be honest, fantastic value. However, they are now looking VERY INTERESTING if you have a spending target to hit .....

I have written before about the range of American Express gift cards. They were not, to be honest, fantastic .....

21 Nov 201421 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 133 comments

Accor hotels, parent of Ibis, Novotel, Mercure, M Gallery and Sofitel among other brands, has launch a new global Super Sale. Rooms are discounted by up to 40% AND you will receive free breakfast. You .....

Accor hotels, parent of Ibis, Novotel, Mercure, M Gallery and Sofitel among other brands, has launch a new .....

21 Nov 201421 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

Whilst this article will only directly impact a small number of readers, I thought it was worth running because it is an interesting new development in the frequent flyer sector. If you have any miles .....

Whilst this article will only directly impact a small number of readers, I thought it was worth running .....

21 Nov 201421 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Back in May, Qatar Airways launched a ‘five time a week’ service between Edinburgh and Doha.  It was the first service from Edinburgh to any of the Middle Eastern airports. Qatar Airways .....

Back in May, Qatar Airways launched a ‘five time a week’ service between Edinburgh and Doha.  It .....

20 Nov 201420 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Starwood is (again) offering a 10%-25% discount when you purchase SPG Starpoints before 31st December. The link to buy is here, scroll down to the SPG logo. The discount is staggered. You get 10% off .....

Starwood is (again) offering a 10%-25% discount when you purchase SPG Starpoints before 31st December. The .....

20 Nov 201420 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

I was putting together our Easter holiday in Dubai for 2015 yesterday.  (We have family there which is why we go often, it is not a failure of imagination on our part!) Three interesting things .....

I was putting together our Easter holiday in Dubai for 2015 yesterday.  (We have family there which is why we .....

20 Nov 201420 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

In the war against Uber, black cab app GetTaxi is launching a very aggressive promotion today. Until the end of 2014, GetTaxi will cap the price of a taxi ride up to 10km at £5.  The only catch is .....

In the war against Uber, black cab app GetTaxi is launching a very aggressive promotion today. Until the end .....

19 Nov 201419 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

Tesco has launched a number of generous Clubcard promotions.  All of these will give you bonus Clubcard points which can be converted into Avios points or Virgin Flying Club miles. Deal 1:  100 .....

Tesco has launched a number of generous Clubcard promotions.  All of these will give you bonus Clubcard .....

19 Nov 201419 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 155 comments

Yes, a cheery subject for a Wednesday morning.  However, I recently received an email from a reader whose father had passed away. Both father and son had been in the same British .....

Yes, a cheery subject for a Wednesday morning.  However, I recently received an email from a reader whose .....

19 Nov 201419 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Back in August I reported on the rumours that British Airways was about to start allowing the pre-ordering of food in Club World and First.  This has now become a reality with the service set to .....

Back in August I reported on the rumours that British Airways was about to start allowing the pre-ordering of .....

18 Nov 201418 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

lastminute.com (currently for sale if press reports are to be believed) is offering a £20 carrot to persuade you to download its smartphone app. Download the app from your local app store and book .....

lastminute.com (currently for sale if press reports are to be believed) is offering a £20 carrot to persuade .....

18 Nov 201418 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

I’m pleased to say that Head for Points has now launched on the photo sharing app Instagram. You can find our Instagram page by clicking here or searching for ‘headforpoints’.  The .....

I’m pleased to say that Head for Points has now launched on the photo sharing app Instagram. You can .....

18 Nov 201418 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments