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

One story that slipped through the HfP net when it was announced in late October was the launch of a United Airlines service from Newcastle to New York Newark. New York becomes the second long-haul .....

One story that slipped through the HfP net when it was announced in late October was the launch of a United .....

29 Dec 201429 December 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 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

The United Airlines MileagePlus Amex credit cards (issued by MBNA) have the unique distinction of offering NO sign-up bonus for much of the year. Then, once or twice a year, they run a promotion.  .....

The United Airlines MileagePlus Amex credit cards (issued by MBNA) have the unique distinction of offering NO .....

19 Oct 201419 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

This is my review of the United First lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. What is the new .....

This is my review of the United First lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our series of .....

8 Oct 20148 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

United Airlines and Air Canada, both Star Alliance members, have launched a joint promotion to offer bonus miles on flight between North America and London. If you tend to fly economy to North .....

United Airlines and Air Canada, both Star Alliance members, have launched a joint promotion to offer bonus .....

22 Sep 201422 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

This is my review of the United Club lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 2. With the Aer Lingus lounge closed when I headed to Dublin last week, I decided to try the United Airlines Club lounge.  This .....

This is my review of the United Club lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 2. With the Aer Lingus lounge closed .....

4 Aug 20144 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

There are four big credit card sign-up deals ending in the next 48 hours.  This is your last chance to sign up if you are interested. ALL of these cards are issues by MBNA / Bank of America so bear .....

There are four big credit card sign-up deals ending in the next 48 hours.  This is your last chance to sign .....

13 Jul 201413 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

I wrote on Monday about the imminent joining of Star Alliance by Air India.  After seven years of delays, the final decision has been taken with a surprising degree of speed and the airline will .....

I wrote on Monday about the imminent joining of Star Alliance by Air India.  After seven years of delays, the .....

2 Jul 20142 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

I’m not going to write anything about the opening of Terminal 2 at Heathrow yesterday – I’m sure that there will be enough in the general press.  Here is one titbit that you .....

I’m not going to write anything about the opening of Terminal 2 at Heathrow yesterday – I’m .....

5 Jun 20145 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

A quick heads up that MBNA has extended the current sign-up offers on three of its airline credit cards. The impressive Virgin Flying Club offer has been extended from 30th June to 14th July.  This .....

A quick heads up that MBNA has extended the current sign-up offers on three of its airline credit cards. The .....

4 Jun 20144 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

This is my review of the United Airlines MileagePlus credit cards issued in the UK. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not .....

This is my review of the United Airlines MileagePlus credit cards issued in the UK. It is part of my series .....

24 May 201424 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

We are now getting very close to the grand opening on Heathrow Terminal 2 on June 4th. You will hardly notice it at the time because – learning lessons from Terminal 5 – the airport is .....

We are now getting very close to the grand opening on Heathrow Terminal 2 on June 4th. You will hardly notice .....

23 May 201423 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

For the last few months, the United Airlines MileagePlus Amex credit cards (issued by MBNA) has had the unique distinction of offering NO sign-up bonus! Things are improving, though. Via this link, .....

For the last few months, the United Airlines MileagePlus Amex credit cards (issued by MBNA) has had the .....

14 May 201414 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments