The Norwegian service from London Gatwick to New York which I originally previewed back in October has now launched.   They have also started flying to LA and Fort Lauderdale from Gatwick, although .....

The Norwegian service from London Gatwick to New York which I originally previewed back in October has now .....

16 Jul 201416 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 52 comments

Flying Blue, the Air France / KLM loyalty scheme, has launched a new batch of discounted redemption routes. The list of destinations is far smaller than the July-August list, especially in business .....

Flying Blue, the Air France / KLM loyalty scheme, has launched a new batch of discounted redemption routes. .....

16 Jul 201416 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

One of the perks of the Lloyds Avios Rewards credit cards (my full review of the card is here) is the upgrade voucher. On the £24 version of the card, you receive an upgrade voucher for spending .....

One of the perks of the Lloyds Avios Rewards credit cards (my full review of the card is here) is the upgrade .....

15 Jul 201415 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

I am in New York this week.  However, as the trip is very similar to the one I wrote up in detail last Spring, I don’t intend to write too much about it.  I am planning instead to run a .....

I am in New York this week.  However, as the trip is very similar to the one I wrote up in detail last .....

15 Jul 201415 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

In a punchier hotel market, with reducing pressure on occupancy and room rates, some hotel loyalty schemes have been cutting back on their benefits.  The recent announcement from Le Club Accorhotels .....

In a punchier hotel market, with reducing pressure on occupancy and room rates, some hotel loyalty schemes .....

15 Jul 201415 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

As well as collecting Avios via avios.com and/or British Airways Executive Club, it is also possible to earn points via Iberia Plus, the Iberia frequent flyer scheme.  Any Avios you earn in Iberia .....

As well as collecting Avios via avios.com and/or British Airways Executive Club, it is also possible to earn .....

14 Jul 201414 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

Last August, I wrote about Rocketmiles and PointsHound.  These are both online hotel booking services, but with a difference – when you book, you earn a large pile of frequent flyer miles in .....

Last August, I wrote about Rocketmiles and PointsHound.  These are both online hotel booking services, but .....

14 Jul 201414 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

American Airlines is at it again, offering a bonus when you purchase their miles. This deal offers a bonus of up to 30% and is valid until July 31st. Whilst not as generous as the deal they ran in .....

American Airlines is at it again, offering a bonus when you purchase their miles. This deal offers a bonus of .....

14 Jul 201414 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

From July 2nd, Iberia is letting you use Avios to pay for part of the cost of a cash ticket.  “All your Avios count and they also discount” is the catchy slogan they are using. British .....

From July 2nd, Iberia is letting you use Avios to pay for part of the cost of a cash ticket.  “All your .....

13 Jul 201413 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

Time Out magazine is currently running an exclusive online promotion for East Coast Trains.   This offers substantial discounts if you are travelling to or from London over the Summer. The .....

Time Out magazine is currently running an exclusive online promotion for East Coast Trains.   This offers .....

13 Jul 201413 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

There are four big credit card sign-up deals ending in the next 48 hours.  This is your last chance to sign up if you are interested. ALL of these cards are issues by MBNA / Bank of America so bear .....

There are four big credit card sign-up deals ending in the next 48 hours.  This is your last chance to sign .....

13 Jul 201413 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Tesco Direct is running another CD promotion with bonus Clubcard points, which can be turned into cheap-ish Avios or Virgin Flying Club miles. Unlike recent pre-order deals, this offer is for .....

Tesco Direct is running another CD promotion with bonus Clubcard points, which can be turned into cheap-ish .....

12 Jul 201412 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

This is your final reminder that July 13th is the last day to instigate a transfer of hotel loyalty points to British Airways Executive Club in order to receive a 25% Avios bonus. The promotion is not .....

This is your final reminder that July 13th is the last day to instigate a transfer of hotel loyalty points to .....

12 Jul 201412 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Plaza / Park Inn hotel group, has brought back its generous weekend promotion for selected hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will earn 20,000 Club .....

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Plaza / Park Inn hotel group, has brought back its generous weekend .....

12 Jul 201412 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments