Hotel chains try to avoid substantial changes to their award charts. This strategy shields them somewhat from negative customer feedback – think “MASSIVE DEVALUATION” shouted across… Continue Reading

Until 24th February 2019, you can get a 50% bonus when purchasing BA Avios through British Airways Executive Club. The standard 100,000 annual limit has also been temporarily lifted to 200,000 (not including… Continue Reading

The American Express Gold Credit Card is almost always the best option on the UK market for anyone who wants to start collecting airline miles / hotel points from their everyday spend. It’s free… Continue Reading

“Part Pay With Avios” is a redemption option offered by British Airways Executive Club. Rather than book a reward seat out of limited reward availability, you instead book a standard paid… Continue Reading

On 31 May 1919, Conrad Hilton opened his first hotel in Cisco, Texas. As a result, the Hilton chain will be celebrating 100 years of the brand in little over three months’ time. Rest assured that… Continue Reading

Travel hackers have been somewhat spoiled by the Virgin Atlantic / Tesco Clubcard relationship. Although Tesco Clubcard is moving away from the quarterly statement routine, the last few years have seen… Continue Reading

The cost of Hilton Reward Nights (i.e. those paid for with your Hilton Honors points) tends to vary enormously, both between different hotels and even at certain hotels, where prices at one particular… Continue Reading

Marriott Rewards (soon to be Bonvoy!) is sending out targeted bonus offers to members, including things like free night certificates, bonus points and elite status credits. There seems to be a wide range… Continue Reading

Accor Le Club (the loyalty programme for hotel brands like Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, etc) has just launched a new global promotion offering members up to 7,500 bonus points for completing 3 stays between… Continue Reading

I’m in the middle of putting together a series of posts on the best ways to use Amex Membership Rewards Points to fly to different parts of the world – ie. which transfer partner you should… Continue Reading