As I wrote last month, East Coast Rewards – the rail loyalty scheme – is closing on February 28th.  The next day, the East Coast rail franchise passes to a Stagecoach / Virgin consortium .....

As I wrote last month, East Coast Rewards – the rail loyalty scheme – is closing on February .....

3 Feb 20153 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

I’ve put this story first today because I thought we should start the week on a positive note before dropping back into examining the Avios devaluation. Hotel booking site Kaligo.com has .....

I’ve put this story first today because I thought we should start the week on a positive note before .....

2 Feb 20152 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Executive summary:  instead of charging for partner airline redemptions by segment, Iberia is using an ‘all-in’ pricing chart.  This will make some redemptions cheaper than booking via .....

Executive summary:  instead of charging for partner airline redemptions by segment, Iberia is using an .....

2 Feb 20152 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

The major Avios devaluation last week has left many people questioning their future loyalty to British Airways Executive Club.  Many are worried if they can retain status under the new tier point .....

The major Avios devaluation last week has left many people questioning their future loyalty to British Airways .....

2 Feb 20152 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

Executive summary: post April 28th, you can make SUBSTANTIAL business class savings to certain cities, especially on some BA peak dates, by redeeming your Avios on Iberia via Iberia Plus rather than .....

Executive summary: post April 28th, you can make SUBSTANTIAL business class savings to certain .....

1 Feb 20151 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 75 comments

I received an email last week from Travelling Connect telling me that they have added the United Arab Emirates to their coverage network. This is a decent boost for the scheme and I thought it was .....

I received an email last week from Travelling Connect telling me that they have added the United Arab Emirates .....

1 Feb 20151 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

On December 1st, British Airways started allowing the pre-ordering of main courses in World Traveller Plus, Club World and First. This is NOT a version of the Singapore Airlines ‘Book the .....

On December 1st, British Airways started allowing the pre-ordering of main courses in World Traveller Plus, .....

1 Feb 20151 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Executive summary:  the biggest ‘hit’ from the Avios changes is probably the increase in the cost of upgrading from World Traveller Plus to Club World.  Off-peak upgrades are more .....

Executive summary:  the biggest ‘hit’ from the Avios changes is probably the increase in .....

31 Jan 201531 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

Tesco has launched a 30% bonus on transfers of Tesco Clubcard points to Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club. This means that you will receive 325 miles per £1 of Clubcard vouchers you convert, rather .....

Tesco has launched a 30% bonus on transfers of Tesco Clubcard points to Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club. .....

31 Jan 201531 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 75 comments

Here is the 2nd edition of our new fortnightly Saturday feature which summarises offers which are ending soon. As today is the last day of January, there is a lot happening. Deals closing soon .....

Here is the 2nd edition of our new fortnightly Saturday feature which summarises offers which are ending soon. .....

31 Jan 201531 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

Two weeks ago I launched a fantastic competition in association with Qatar Airways. It is the biggest prize we have ever given away on Head for Points. One lucky Head for Points reader will win two .....

Two weeks ago I launched a fantastic competition in association with Qatar Airways. It is the biggest prize .....

31 Jan 201531 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

This is very good. And the last section is genius. Don’t be fooled by the slightly weaker first 30 seconds. Have a good weekend.  Coverage of the Avios changes will continue tomorrow and Sunday .....

This is very good. And the last section is genius. Don’t be fooled by the slightly weaker first 30 .....

30 Jan 201530 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

One of the most popular reference articles on the site is the one I wrote a couple of years ago about how to value an Avios point.  I thought it was worth running the numbers again in the light of .....

One of the most popular reference articles on the site is the one I wrote a couple of years ago about how to .....

30 Jan 201530 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 134 comments

Executive summary:  the ability to change the date of a redemption booking after April 28th without repricing means that you can lock in the cost of trips today even when you do not yet have firm .....

Executive summary:  the ability to change the date of a redemption booking after April 28th without repricing .....

30 Jan 201530 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments