I have been travelling for 25 years.  I have been seriously interested in the world of miles and points for at least 15.  And yet, somehow, I have never come across Jin Jiang J-Club before. All .....

I have been travelling for 25 years.  I have been seriously interested in the world of miles and points for .....

8 Oct 20148 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

I published a long article in August about earning Avios from car rentals.  Whilst British Airways works exclusively with Avis, Iberia Plus has deals with pretty much everyone.  You simply had to .....

I published a long article in August about earning Avios from car rentals.  Whilst British Airways works .....

7 Oct 20147 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Hilton HHonors has launched a 7-day flash sale which runs until next Sunday night. It covers Europe and the Middle East, with a smattering of Africa, and offers decent discounts on weekend stays until .....

Hilton HHonors has launched a 7-day flash sale which runs until next Sunday night. It covers Europe and the .....

7 Oct 20147 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

This little trick came up in the comments again this week so I thought it was worth a reminder for everyone. Given that the miles and points earned on Amex cards are generally far higher than those .....

This little trick came up in the comments again this week so I thought it was worth a reminder for everyone. .....

7 Oct 20147 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

Back in March I wrote about how Garuda, the Indonesian airline, was launching a new service to Jakarta. The original plan was for three direct flights per week from London Gatwick, starting last .....

Back in March I wrote about how Garuda, the Indonesian airline, was launching a new service to Jakarta. The .....

6 Oct 20146 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Last week I summarised the new route launches that British Airways is planning from Gatwick for Summer 2015. A couple of days ago, British Airways announced a number of new leisure routes from .....

Last week I summarised the new route launches that British Airways is planning from Gatwick for Summer 2015. A .....

6 Oct 20146 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, operators of some of the best hotels in the Middle East and with a growing presence in Europe and the Maldives, has launched an exclusive offer for Harrods Rewards .....

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, operators of some of the best hotels in the Middle East and with a growing .....

6 Oct 20146 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the screen for October. What’s new? The latest special offer on the British Airways American Express cards ended in .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the screen for October. What’s .....

5 Oct 20145 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

I have had a few emails over the last couple of days from people who have had their Shangri-La Golden Circle accounts locked.  The accounts for myself and my wife were locked on Friday as well. (This .....

I have had a few emails over the last couple of days from people who have had their Shangri-La Golden Circle .....

5 Oct 20145 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

Hyatt Gold Passport has launched a generous offer of 1,000 bonus points for every stay booked via their new mobile app or on their mobile website. Whilst not as generous as the current 3,000 bonus .....

Hyatt Gold Passport has launched a generous offer of 1,000 bonus points for every stay booked via their new .....

5 Oct 20145 October 2014 by Rob Burgess

This is Part 2 of my review of British Airways A380 First Class. Yesterday I ran ahead of myself by showcasing the tasting menu that I had on the British Airways A380 recently in First Class flying .....

This is Part 2 of my review of British Airways A380 First Class. Yesterday I ran ahead of myself by showcasing .....

4 Oct 20144 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

It is now over six months since Barclaycard pulled the two IHG Rewards Club credit cards.  It was meant to be a three month gap whilst Barclays took the administration of the cards in house.  .....

It is now over six months since Barclaycard pulled the two IHG Rewards Club credit cards.  It was meant to be .....

4 Oct 20144 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Le Club Accorhotels, the loyalty programme for Novotel, Mercure, M Gallery, Ibis, Sofitel, Pullman etc, has launched a UK-only sale. It is offering discounts of up to 40% for advance bookings.  You .....

Le Club Accorhotels, the loyalty programme for Novotel, Mercure, M Gallery, Ibis, Sofitel, Pullman etc, has .....

4 Oct 20144 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

I promised to share a few photos from my flight to Los Angeles recently in First Class. It was the first time that I had flown a British Airways A380 although I have tried the Emirates and Singapore .....

I promised to share a few photos from my flight to Los Angeles recently in First Class. It was the first time .....

3 Oct 20143 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments