I have written a few posts in recent weeks about specific airline promotions running with Hilton. The Virgin Atlantic promotion I covered here is probably the most generous.  Other versions include: .....

I have written a few posts in recent weeks about specific airline promotions running with Hilton. The Virgin .....

30 Oct 201230 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

Yes, I know. This article looks VERY similar to one I wrote last week! That post was to promote a new BAA WorldPoints sign-up promotion worth 500 points. This new one is worth 750 points – so .....

Yes, I know. This article looks VERY similar to one I wrote last week! That post was to promote a new BAA .....

27 Oct 201227 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Every so often, Lufthansa and hotel review website tripadvisor.com team up to promote tripadvisor in countries where it is not as strong as it could be. Last year it was Germany, and this year they .....

Every so often, Lufthansa and hotel review website tripadvisor.com team up to promote tripadvisor in countries .....

23 Oct 201223 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

This is the final part of the post I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero out’ loyalty card accounts which you want to abandon.  You need to remember that you may first .....

This is the final part of the post I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero out’ .....

22 Oct 201222 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

An interesting discussion on Flyertalk the other day led me to think about ways of using up small random amounts of miles and points.  Unless you are very disciplined, it is easy to end up with a .....

An interesting discussion on Flyertalk the other day led me to think about ways of using up small random .....

21 Oct 201221 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

BAA WorldPoints has launched a new sign-up bonus.  It is not as good as the one they ran over the Summer (1,000 points for a £10 spend) but it is still more than acceptable. BAA WorldPoints is the .....

BAA WorldPoints has launched a new sign-up bonus.  It is not as good as the one they ran over the Summer .....

20 Oct 201220 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

For US frequent travellers, car rental is part of their regular travel routines. It is less common in Europe, where you are more likely to fly to your location and then use taxis and public transport .....

For US frequent travellers, car rental is part of their regular travel routines. It is less common in Europe, .....

19 Oct 201219 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

A couple of days ago I wrote here about the generous Hilton HHonors promotion with Virgin Atlantic running over the next three months. Hilton has now released new versions of this promotion covering .....

A couple of days ago I wrote here about the generous Hilton HHonors promotion with Virgin Atlantic running .....

6 Oct 20126 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Miles & More has launched an Autumn promotion with Avis which could be very lucrative if you are in the habit of renting a car on a regular basis. Until 31st December, the miles earned in Miles .....

Miles & More has launched an Autumn promotion with Avis which could be very lucrative if you are in the .....

19 Sep 201219 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Back in April, Lufthansa e-mailed Miles and More members with details of changes to the programme from1st September. I suppose they should be applauded for giving almost five months notice, but the .....

Back in April, Lufthansa e-mailed Miles and More members with details of changes to the programme from1st .....

12 Sep 201212 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Edit – this deal is already dead! I am now waiting to see what response I get from IHT! Ok, let’s start with the disclaimer. You do this entirely at your own risk and should not do it .....

Edit – this deal is already dead! I am now waiting to see what response I get from IHT! Ok, let’s .....

10 Sep 201210 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Here is one of those odd little quirks that few people know about. It may be that you have a small number of Miles & More miles languishing.  Unlike BA, there is very little that the average .....

Here is one of those odd little quirks that few people know about. It may be that you have a small number of .....

6 Aug 20126 August 2012 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

With BMI’s departure from Star Alliance, those of us who regularly fly on Star Alliance member airlines are having to look for a new home for their miles. One of the key determinants, for me, .....

With BMI’s departure from Star Alliance, those of us who regularly fly on Star Alliance member airlines .....

23 Jul 201223 July 2012 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

I’m not sure what took them so long, since BAA (owner of Heathrow) also owns the Heathrow Express train company, but you can now earn BAA WorldPoints when you book Heathrow Express tickets .....

I’m not sure what took them so long, since BAA (owner of Heathrow) also owns the Heathrow Express train .....

12 Jul 201212 July 2012 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment