I have covered the HSBC Premier World Elite MasterCard in some detail in the past – my full review is here.  It is a VERY attractive MasterCard product if you want to earn Avios. There is a .....

I have covered the HSBC Premier World Elite MasterCard in some detail in the past – my full review is .....

2 Jan 20182 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

News in brief: The Club Eurostar Shop opens for business One aspect of the new Club Eurostar programme I haven’t touched on yet is the new Club Eurostar shop. This offers a new redemption option .....

News in brief: The Club Eurostar Shop opens for business One aspect of the new Club Eurostar programme I .....

19 Dec 201719 December 2017 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

With the opening of the new Qantas lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3 this week, which we covered here and here, and the Cathay Pacific lounge which we covered here, T3 is now the place to be if you want .....

With the opening of the new Qantas lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3 this week, which we covered here and here, .....

3 Dec 20173 December 2017 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

News in brief: 100% bonus when you buy Club Carlson points Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme for Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn, is offering a 100% bonus when you buy points, however few or many .....

News in brief: 100% bonus when you buy Club Carlson points Club Carlson, the loyalty scheme for Radisson, Park .....

28 Nov 201728 November 2017 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

News in brief: New Qantas lounge in Terminal 3 ‘soft opening’ due If you are heading through Heathrow Terminal 3 soon, you will be spoilt for choice for good lounges. The new Qantas .....

News in brief: New Qantas lounge in Terminal 3 ‘soft opening’ due If you are heading through .....

22 Nov 201722 November 2017 by Rob Burgess • 97 comments

News in brief: Cathay Pacific flash sale Cathay Pacific is running a three day flash sale this weekend, albeit only in Economy.  You can’t argue with £469 to Hong Kong, however.  Bangkok is .....

News in brief: Cathay Pacific flash sale Cathay Pacific is running a three day flash sale this weekend, albeit .....

11 Nov 201711 November 2017 by Rob Burgess • 89 comments

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for oneworld partner flights.  This means that, in some cases, it is preferable to credit a .....

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for .....

5 Oct 20175 October 2017 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

I get a steady stream of emails asking about how to book Avios tickets to Australia or New Zealand.  My honest answer is – don’t bother.  Use cash. There are three reasons for this: .....

I get a steady stream of emails asking about how to book Avios tickets to Australia or New Zealand.  My .....

19 Sep 201719 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 116 comments

News in brief: Last chance to enter our Scotland competition If you haven’t entered already, today is the last chance to enter our Chivas Regal whisky competition. One reader will win an .....

News in brief: Last chance to enter our Scotland competition If you haven’t entered already, today is .....

18 Sep 201718 September 2017 by Anika Burnett • 98 comments

Cathay Pacific announced three new European routes to Hong Kong yesterday, including Dublin. As Cathay Pacific is a member of the oneworld alliance, you can earn and spend Avios points on its flights. .....

Cathay Pacific announced three new European routes to Hong Kong yesterday, including Dublin. As Cathay Pacific .....

1 Sep 20171 September 2017 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up to 10,000 Membership Rewards points per year for 1.5p each. This facility is mentioned on .....

One of the lesser known features of the American Express Membership Rewards programme is the ability to buy up .....

27 Aug 201727 August 2017 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

News in brief: Virgin introduces a cooling off period when buying miles Virgin Flying Club is currently offering a targeted 30% bonus when you buy miles.  You should have received an email about .....

News in brief: Virgin introduces a cooling off period when buying miles Virgin Flying Club is currently .....

6 Jul 20176 July 2017 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

HSBC Premier has launched a special sign-up bonus on its two HSBC Premier credit cards. Until 31st August, you will receive an additional 10,000 HSBC Premier points when you take out either of the .....

HSBC Premier has launched a special sign-up bonus on its two HSBC Premier credit cards. Until 31st August, you .....

19 Jun 201719 June 2017 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

This is my review of Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Business Class, in its regional intra-Asia configuration. Last year I ran an excellent article, written by a reader, on how to use Avios points to .....

This is my review of Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Business Class, in its regional intra-Asia configuration. Last .....

21 May 201721 May 2017 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments