It is sometimes the little things in a loyalty scheme which make the difference.  Here are three things I have come across in recent weeks which I thought other schemes could benefit .....

It is sometimes the little things in a loyalty scheme which make the difference.  Here are three things .....

30 May 201530 May 2015 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

Etihad Airways has launched a 96 Hour Early Bird Sale.  Since it actually launched yesterday, it is now a 72 Hour Early Bird Sale, ending on May 21st. It is a simple promotion aimed at .....

Etihad Airways has launched a 96 Hour Early Bird Sale.  Since it actually launched yesterday, it .....

19 May 201519 May 2015 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

There is a lot going on with Etihad and Etihad Guest at the moment.  Regular readers will already know about: 25,000 miles for taking out the FREE Etihad Guest UK credit card, and 25% bonus on .....

There is a lot going on with Etihad and Etihad Guest at the moment.  Regular readers will already know about: .....

17 May 201517 May 2015 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

Until 13th July, British Airways is offering a 25% bonus (10% with Starwood) if you transfer hotel points from seven major loyalty schemes into Avios. Etihad Guest is offering a similar deal until .....

Until 13th July, British Airways is offering a 25% bonus (10% with Starwood) if you transfer hotel points from .....

9 May 20159 May 2015 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Etihad Guest has launched a 25% bonus on points you transfer in to their scheme.  They have run this promotion before but never with a bonus as large as 25%. You can find details of participating .....

Etihad Guest has launched a 25% bonus on points you transfer in to their scheme.  They have run this .....

8 May 20158 May 2015 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

News in brief: Interesting Crowne Plaza money-back guarantee One of our readers sent me information on Crowne Plaza’s ‘Sleep Advantage‘ guarantee.  These applies to all hotels in .....

News in brief: Interesting Crowne Plaza money-back guarantee One of our readers sent me information on Crowne .....

14 Apr 201514 April 2015 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

Last week I wrote about the temporary improvement to the British Airways ‘part pay with Avios’ offer.  Until April 29th, you can use your Avios for a discount on selected long-haul BA .....

Last week I wrote about the temporary improvement to the British Airways ‘part pay with Avios’ .....

13 Apr 201513 April 2015 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

Etihad launched its UK credit card back in May 2013. Even accounting for the fact that the card was free, the sign-up bonus was a little underwhelming – 5,000 Etihad Guest miles. Since then they .....

Etihad launched its UK credit card back in May 2013. Even accounting for the fact that the card was free, the .....

5 Apr 20155 April 2015 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

News in brief: Tesco brings back its Lego deal Tesco has brought back – but just until Monday – its Clubcard deal on Lego. If you spend over £60 on any of the sets featured on this page, .....

News in brief: Tesco brings back its Lego deal Tesco has brought back – but just until Monday – .....

4 Apr 20154 April 2015 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

This is the final report from my recent Middle East trip.  Earlier articles covered the Hilton London Heathrow Terminal 4 hotel, the Etihad lounge in Heathrow Terminal 4, the Business Class Studio .....

This is the final report from my recent Middle East trip.  Earlier articles covered the Hilton London .....

17 Mar 201517 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

This is a continuation of my review of my recent Middle East trip.  Other articles in this series cover the Hilton London Heathrow Terminal 4 hotel, the Etihad lounge in Heathrow Terminal 4, the .....

This is a continuation of my review of my recent Middle East trip.  Other articles in this series cover the .....

16 Mar 201516 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

If you transferred some American Express Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest during the recent 25% transfer bonus, you got lucky! Etihad has just announced a 25%-off sale on redemptions.  .....

If you transferred some American Express Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest during the recent 25% .....

15 Mar 201515 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

News in brief: Qatar Airways business and economy class savings Qatar has launched a big new 5-day promotion which can be found here. You must book by March 13th for travel between April 14th and July .....

News in brief: Qatar Airways business and economy class savings Qatar has launched a big new 5-day promotion .....

10 Mar 201510 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

More news in brief: Earn 1,000 FREE Club Carlson points Club Carlson is running a special promotion on Twitter on March 19th called #hashtaghotelpromo In order to take part you will need to be .....

More news in brief: Earn 1,000 FREE Club Carlson points Club Carlson is running a special promotion on Twitter .....

7 Mar 20157 March 2015 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments