Billions of dollars (or pounds if you prefer) are spent each year on marketing by the big Online Travel Agencies – Expedia and Priceline – in their various disguises. One of the key messages… Continue Reading

There’s no question that the recent radical changes Amex made to the way sign up bonuses work were a significant blow to many points/miles collectors in the UK. The situation may not be as bleak… Continue Reading

Sharing miles between frequent flyer programme accounts is usually a poor idea, as often you must pay for the privilege at a price not much less than the cost of simply buying miles. You might think “if… Continue Reading

I just got back from a quick 1-night stay at a local Hilton (decorators had temporarily rendered my home uninhabitable) and was reminded of one of my favourite little Hilton Honors perks… Hilton… Continue Reading

I have noticed this promotion pop up before, and it usually only lasts for a day or so. But if you collect American Airlines miles and also stay at Marriott hotels, it really pays to pay attention to… Continue Reading

Given the recent (very bad!) Amex news, it almost feels too soon to share a positive story. On the other hand, American Express Membership Reward Points are arguably more valuable than ever, given how… Continue Reading

We’ve written a few times before about Singapore Airlines’ excellent monthly ‘Spontaneous Escapes’ promotions. Essentially, these are time limited promos that knock big chunks off the number of miles… Continue Reading

One of the widely advertised benefits of the American Express Platinum card is airline lounge access. According to the Amex website, The Platinum Card will get you “Complimentary access to over… Continue Reading

A good friend of mine recently asked for confirmation (and re-confirmation!) of the number of British Airways Tier Points that he could earn on a pretty straightforward Business Class trip on Qatar Airways… Continue Reading

A couple of weeks ago, Craig flagged a superb Marriott offer where you could earn 10 American AAdvantage Miles per $1USD by booking your stays via the American AAdvantage shopping portal. The offer expired… Continue Reading