When BMI still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. BA was a core member of the oneworld alliance, and BMI was part of Star Alliance. Between them, you could redeem to .....

When BMI still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. BA was a core member of the .....

22 Jul 201322 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

The Starwood American Express card is currently one of my recommended choices, due to the excellent 20,000 SPG points that you receive as a sign-up bonus. This is my original article on the 20,000 .....

The Starwood American Express card is currently one of my recommended choices, due to the excellent 20,000 SPG .....

1 Jul 20131 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

I reported a couple of days ago that the American Express mobile site was showing a higher sign-up bonus for the British Airways credit cards. The Premium Plus version, with the £150 annual fee, was .....

I reported a couple of days ago that the American Express mobile site was showing a higher sign-up bonus for .....

7 Jun 20137 June 2013 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the site for June. Sadly, the American Airlines 35,000 miles sign-up bonus finished on May 31st. However, we have had another .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the site for June. Sadly, the American .....

3 Jun 20133 June 2013 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Yesterday, I did my best to respond to an email I received asking ‘What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?’. Because you can earn Avios points both directly and .....

Yesterday, I did my best to respond to an email I received asking ‘What is the best credit card for .....

24 May 201324 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

I recently had an email asking ‘What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?’. This is not as easy an answer as you might think. Whilst there are the BA and Lloyds / TSB cards .....

I recently had an email asking ‘What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?’. This is .....

23 May 201323 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Another great way to earn a pile of Avios points from a credit card sign-up has appeared. I was very surprised last night to see that the sign-up bonus on the SPG / Starwood American Express card had .....

Another great way to earn a pile of Avios points from a credit card sign-up has appeared. I was very surprised .....

10 May 201310 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

This is the 15th of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether of not they are worth applying for. These articles will be linked to the relevant sections .....

This is the 15th of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether .....

7 Apr 20137 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

I first wrote on this topic back in November 2012. However, with major changes, I thought it was a good time to re-run the analysis. Our ‘Credit Card Offers’ tab lists all of the card deals .....

I first wrote on this topic back in November 2012. However, with major changes, I thought it was a good time .....

18 Mar 201318 March 2013 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Starwood, the Westin / Sheraton / W / aloft etc hotel group, has announced some changes (ie cost increases) to its popular ‘cash and points’ awards. Full details can be found here. Note .....

Starwood, the Westin / Sheraton / W / aloft etc hotel group, has announced some changes (ie cost increases) to .....

19 Feb 201319 February 2013 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

Three quick things which don’t justify their own post! First … the 20,000 Starwood points (= 25,000 Avios) bonus on the Starwood American Express card is still showing on the .....

Three quick things which don’t justify their own post! First … the 20,000 Starwood points (= .....

6 Feb 20136 February 2013 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Last year I ran a number of articles about American Express Currency Exchange, the new bureau de change partner of British Airways Executive Club. See here, here and here. What we discovered was that .....

Last year I ran a number of articles about American Express Currency Exchange, the new bureau de change .....

4 Feb 20134 February 2013 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

I have updated the ‘Credit Cards Offers’ page for February. As with January, it was one of the quicker jobs I’ve done on this page because there have been no major changes since the .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Cards Offers’ page for February. As with January, it was one of the .....

2 Feb 20132 February 2013 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

February 1st is the last day to apply for the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express credit card and pick up the 20,000 SPG points bonus. Full details of the card are here. The headline details .....

February 1st is the last day to apply for the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express credit card and pick .....

28 Jan 201328 January 2013 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments