For those of us in the UK who collect Tesco Clubcard points, there's two big things going on. Firstly the current collection period is coming to an end shortly (28th January) - so boost your balances as needed today to get the points in. The second more important thing is the Tesco Clubcard to Avois promotion is on. And the info-graphic that is on Avois.com explains it … [Read more...]
BMI Futures Week: It’s confirmed – NO Miles and More Status Match
Those of you who were hoping to match to Miles and More from BMI Diamond Club - some very bad news for you (and if truth be told, I've sort of known this after chatting to a few people last week). From http://forum.airliners.de/index.php?showtopic=44637&view=findpost&p=607297 and translated by Google: The sale of bmi IAG (the parent company of BA) - shall be … [Read more...]
A Brave New World…
Well it's been coming for some time as I've been dancing around OneWorld with and Qantas their Paper Status (thanks to that wonderful British Airways Ashes Fare a couple of years ago). With a pathetic 6000 miles or so in my Qantas account, I'll keep that alive with the odd Aer Lingus flight (or dread the thought - pay and top up the account for something actually … [Read more...]
IAG on BMI Miles – We can’t tell you anything yet…
Simon Calder of The Independent has been writing about the changes about British Airways and Airmiles are making with the jump to Avios. But there is one nugget of information about BMI Diamond Club and it's future if IAG complete the purchase of BMI. And here it is in completion. "At this stage, IAG has signed a letter of intent to buy BMI and it is hoped that the deal … [Read more...]
Credit Cards in UK: Non Alligned Credit and Charge Cards
Last week, I wrote about Credit Cards that are tied to airlines and benefits. This week, we're going to look at the non tied ones. As such there are two major issuers of such card (as MBNA seem to have withdrawn from this end of the market), American Express, and Lloyds TSB). There are other reward programmes such as Barclaycard Freedom which is comparatively complex and will … [Read more...]
A Warning for those who collect Tesco points and convert them to Air Miles/BA Miles
Highlighted on Money Saving Expert, is the ending of the "Double Points" promotion that has been running at Tesco Supermarket/Store chain for for the past 2 years. What was 2 points a £1 is slashed back to 1 point a £1. Tesco say this is so that they can fund £500m of price-drops (whilst the cyncist would say this is an extra £500m of reduced … [Read more...]
BA/IB/IAG: Avios – Winners and losers.
Now the dust is settling with the Avios introduction, like any changes there will be winners and losers. Lets look in some minor details at the losers first: LOSERS The Chase Credit Card Users/ and those who want to redeem single partner awards: Well I had to pick on this vocal minority first. For these people, they are going to be hit hard. Unused to paying taxes like … [Read more...]
BA/IB/IAG: Welcome to Avios.
No, it's not a diet aid or something mad, but the new name for for BA Miles, Airmiles UK and a few other things as well. So Avois points will become the base currency for all loyalty and reward programmes of International Airlines Group (IAG). As well as spending them on Flights, you'll be able to spend them on hotels and car hire. Points at this juncture are NOT being … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]
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