Very quietly, and without bothering to promote it or even advertise it as a card benefit, Priority Club has added free status as a benefit to its credit cards. As a reminder, there are two different .....

Very quietly, and without bothering to promote it or even advertise it as a card benefit, Priority Club has .....

29 Sep 201229 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

If you’re a BMI Diamond Club member, you will have had yesterdays email announcing what is effectively the formal winding up of the club.  For the rest of you who are interested, here is a .....

If you’re a BMI Diamond Club member, you will have had yesterdays email announcing what is effectively .....

29 Sep 201229 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

Hilton HHonors has launched a 4th quarter promotion in association with Virgin Atlantic. (At this time, it seems that similar promotions will be launched with Miles & More and Emirates, albeit .....

Hilton HHonors has launched a 4th quarter promotion in association with Virgin Atlantic. (At this time, it .....

28 Sep 201228 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Iberia‘s sister company Vueling is launching flights from Cardiff to Malaga from April 2013. This is in addition to their services to Alicante and Barcelona. There was also a Cardiff to Palma .....

Iberia‘s sister company Vueling is launching flights from Cardiff to Malaga from April 2013. This is in .....

28 Sep 201228 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Just a quick note to say that Head for Points officially passed 100,000 page views yesterday, since we launched in July. (The actual number of pages read is nearer 125,000, since the 100,000 figure .....

Just a quick note to say that Head for Points officially passed 100,000 page views yesterday, since we .....

28 Sep 201228 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Something I stress on Head for Points whenever I can is the need to keep a clear mind when earning miles or points. If you are buying a product or service primarily because it offers you miles, you .....

Something I stress on Head for Points whenever I can is the need to keep a clear mind when earning miles or .....

27 Sep 201227 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme covering Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn, amongst other brands, has launched a promotion for 50% bonus miles when you purchase points.  It runs until November 10th. .....

Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme covering Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn, amongst other brands, has .....

26 Sep 201226 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

If you have an Avios account, you probably got an email this week promoting double miles on everything bought via their e-shopping site. We have put together a full list of all participating .....

If you have an Avios account, you probably got an email this week promoting double miles on everything bought .....

26 Sep 201226 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

This offer was promoted in the latest newsletter for British Airways American Express cardholders.  However, it is actually valid for UK cardholders of any Amex-issued Amex.  You can also take part .....

This offer was promoted in the latest newsletter for British Airways American Express cardholders.  However, .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

There are two special hotel rate deals knocking about for American Express cardholders which may be of interest. Via this link, Hilton is offering a 30% discount on its Bed & Breakfast Rate. You .....

There are two special hotel rate deals knocking about for American Express cardholders which may be of .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess

Almost a year after the launch of Avios, Iberia has finally caught up with BA and launched ‘Avios and Money’.  This may be relevant to you, because Iberia redemptions booked on the Iberia .....

Almost a year after the launch of Avios, Iberia has finally caught up with BA and launched ‘Avios and .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

A couple of days ago I wrote this long article on how to use American Express Membership Rewards points. A reader pointed out that I had forgotten to mention the ability to transfer Amex Membership .....

A couple of days ago I wrote this long article on how to use American Express Membership Rewards points. A .....

24 Sep 201224 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Back in June I wrote about this Tesco promo for buying HP ink cartridges. Well, the deal is back.  Buy 2 cartridges from Tesco Direct and get 500 bonus CC points.  The cheapest is £6.36 (if it .....

Back in June I wrote about this Tesco promo for buying HP ink cartridges. Well, the deal is back.  Buy 2 .....

24 Sep 201224 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

A quick heads up that the Financial Times is running a very nice competition on its website at the moment. The link to enter is here (deleted as now over). There is nothing to do except fill in your .....

A quick heads up that the Financial Times is running a very nice competition on its website at the moment. The .....

23 Sep 201223 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments