We've all seen the 2000 Avois for €19 offer haven't we (there's a new variant going around of it today ) But how does it pan out in the real world? I'm a sucker for cheap extra Avios (be it via flying or other methods - so I decided to put myself through the pain ... so you all know what some of the pitfalls and positives are. Well I decided to splurge … [Read more...]

Sometimes, it feels loyalty is  a one way street with an airline or group. You fly them, and you get a pittance in miles some days. Other days, it can feel that loyalty can pay, with reasonable redemptions and recognition. Scandinavian Airlines Eurobonus is to introduce a change to the scheme - offering Gold for Life. SAS Eurobonus cards - Image, Scandinavian … [Read more...]

If you're running short of IHG hotel points - good news - it seems they're running an 80% bonus on purchases of 5000 points or over You'll need to sign into your account at https://storefront.points.com/IHG-rewards-club/en-US/buy?irgwc=1 (IHG uses Points.com as its front-end). Once signed in, you can select the amont you want To take advantage, you'll need to buy a … [Read more...]

Could easyJet be moving to a points based currency? It's entirely possible. EasyJet Airbus A319 coming into land at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Currently, the airline has two frequent flyer programmes that it offers to customers. easyJet Plus - A "Paid for" membership scheme that offers extra legroom seating, Flight Club, dedicated bag … [Read more...]

For those of you who collect Avios, and go shopping via the British Airways portal, there's good news for you - because from now until the 7th October, a Double Avios offer is running! This applies to selected retailers - so you're going to have to do a bit of digging. Bonus Avios will be added 40 days after your purchases. There are some reasonable offers in it … [Read more...]

It's that time year where British Airways throws out an Avios offer to all its members - and this year we have a Double Avios on flights offer. But there are some gotacha's with this offer. The promotion on the face of it is rather simple: Register, book and fly until 31st December 2018 The offer applies to UK Domestic, European, International flights and … [Read more...]

Editors note: I'm doing a bit of back-fill at the moment after a heavy few days in the office. It's not going to let up in the next few weeks, so posts may be down on normal. My apologies if you've missed my posts over the past few days.  IHG have begun their latest round of "Accelerate"... or rather a very much paired down version of it for autumn/winter 2018. And to be … [Read more...]