I have written before about the range of American Express gift cards. They were not, to be honest, fantastic value. However, they are now looking VERY INTERESTING if you have a spending target to hit .....

I have written before about the range of American Express gift cards. They were not, to be honest, fantastic .....

13 Feb 201513 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 102 comments

The last day to book Avios redemption tickets before the massive devaluation kicks in is April 28th.  Whilst that is still 11 weeks away, you may already be too late if you need to top up your .....

The last day to book Avios redemption tickets before the massive devaluation kicks in is April 28th.  Whilst .....

4 Feb 20154 February 2015 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

News in brief: Virgin Trains puts the breaks on Traveller Hot on the heels of news that the generous East Coast Rewards loyalty scheme will be wound up at the end of February, Virgin .....

News in brief: Virgin Trains puts the breaks on Traveller Hot on the heels of news that the generous East .....

24 Jan 201524 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

One of the most useful benefits of having an American Express Platinum card – and one which genuinely helps justify the £450 fee – is the Fine Hotels & Resorts programme. FHR, as it .....

One of the most useful benefits of having an American Express Platinum card – and one which genuinely .....

22 Jan 201522 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

American Express Travel has launched a very decent bonus promotion for Platinum charge card holders who spend £300 or more at their website. To qualify for the £100 rebate, you need to spend £300 .....

American Express Travel has launched a very decent bonus promotion for Platinum charge card holders who spend .....

18 Jan 201518 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 82 comments

A large number of new hotel cashback deals were launched by American Express yesterday. Whilst only the Thistle deal is outstanding, what is great about these deals is that you can combine them with .....

A large number of new hotel cashback deals were launched by American Express yesterday. Whilst only the .....

13 Jan 201513 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. What’s new? Not much, to be honest.  I was .....

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK .....

11 Jan 201511 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. British Airways was a core member of the oneworld alliance, and bmi British .....

When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. .....

31 Dec 201431 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

American Express Platinum (and indeed Centurion) cardholders get a number of decent hotel deals, mainly through the Fine Hotels & Resorts programme (late check-out, upgrade if available at .....

American Express Platinum (and indeed Centurion) cardholders get a number of decent hotel deals, mainly .....

31 Dec 201431 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

American Express has launched what I assume will be its final batch of ‘statement credit’ offers for the year.  You can access these deals with either an American Express-issued card .....

American Express has launched what I assume will be its final batch of ‘statement credit’ offers .....

13 Dec 201413 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 78 comments

If you have an American Express Platinum card, this is a fantastic deal. If you don’t have an American Express Platinum card, this deal may well persuade you to get one – especially as it .....

If you have an American Express Platinum card, this is a fantastic deal. If you don’t have an American .....

8 Dec 20148 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 207 comments

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. What’s new? Not much, to be honest.  .....

It is time for our monthly round up of what is new, what is coming and what is going in the world of UK .....

7 Dec 20147 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Saturday 6th December is the second outing for the UK version of ‘Small Business Saturday’, a slightly more welcome US import than Black Friday! It is, in theory, little more than a PR .....

Saturday 6th December is the second outing for the UK version of ‘Small Business Saturday’, a .....

5 Dec 20145 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 96 comments

Earlier this year, American Express Platinum launched a new benefit for its US and corporate UK Platinum cardholders.  Through a tie-up with a company called Boingo, you can receive free wi-fi when .....

Earlier this year, American Express Platinum launched a new benefit for its US and corporate UK Platinum .....

16 Nov 201416 November 2014 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments