There is always something satisfying about making a good value redemption, especially when you can see the saving in hard cash! My wife has been sitting on 21,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points for a .....

There is always something satisfying about making a good value redemption, especially when you can see the .....

1 Oct 20121 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

As I posted on Saturday, 27th October is effectively the end of BMI Diamond Club.  This means it is the last day to transfer BAA WorldPoints to BMI Diamond Club (and thus on to Avios). Now, there is .....

As I posted on Saturday, 27th October is effectively the end of BMI Diamond Club.  This means it is the last .....

1 Oct 20121 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Sometimes, just when you think you know stuff, it turns out that there is something quite important that you never knew after all. The ability to transfer Starwood Preferred Guest points to someone .....

Sometimes, just when you think you know stuff, it turns out that there is something quite important that you .....

30 Sep 201230 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

A quick reminder that today is the last day to register your Amex card (any Amex-issued Amex) to received double rewards when you shop at World Duty Free. Original post is here. You will receive .....

A quick reminder that today is the last day to register your Amex card (any Amex-issued Amex) to received .....

30 Sep 201230 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

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 • Leave a comment