I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the screen for October. What’s new? The latest special offer on the British Airways American Express cards ended in .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the screen for October. What’s .....

5 Oct 20145 October 2014 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

When I flew Virgin America last week (review to follow) I was very impressed by their in-flight wi-fi service.  It was fast and at $3 for 30 minutes – more than enough for a 50 minute flight .....

When I flew Virgin America last week (review to follow) I was very impressed by their in-flight wi-fi .....

28 Sep 201428 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

Earlier in the month I told you how Virgin Atlantic was cancelling its routes to Cape Town, Tokyo, Mumbai and Vancouver in return for additional flights to North America. Late last week, Virgin loaded .....

Earlier in the month I told you how Virgin Atlantic was cancelling its routes to Cape Town, Tokyo, Mumbai and .....

25 Sep 201425 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Last month I published a long piece on earning Avios points for car rentals. In summary, whilst the ONLY partner for British Airways Executive Club members is Avis via the special avisba website, this .....

Last month I published a long piece on earning Avios points for car rentals. In summary, whilst the ONLY .....

20 Sep 201420 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Hilton HHonors have teamed up to offer a surprisingly generous promotion for the Autumn. Between September 1st and November 30th (yes, this promotion was not advertised .....

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Hilton HHonors have teamed up to offer a surprisingly generous promotion for .....

14 Sep 201414 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

Next week I will be running a full review of the Plaza Premium lounge in the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow. I was lucky enough to be given a private tour last week. I was told at the time that they were .....

Next week I will be running a full review of the Plaza Premium lounge in the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow. I was .....

14 Sep 201414 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

As well as launching their ‘25% off Economy and Premium Economy redemptions’ sale on Tuesday, Virgin Flying Club also announced a 25% bonus when you buy, transfer or gift Virgin Flying .....

As well as launching their ‘25% off Economy and Premium Economy redemptions’ sale on Tuesday, .....

11 Sep 201411 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

For the third time this year, Virgin Atlantic has launched a seat sale for reward seats. Both economy and premium economy seats are included – but not Upper Class.  You have until .....

For the third time this year, Virgin Atlantic has launched a seat sale for reward seats. Both economy and .....

10 Sep 201410 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the page for September. There is a sense of deja vu in the market (again) with the current special offers being focussed on the .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the page for September. There is a .....

8 Sep 20148 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

Reader Rich dropped me a line with details of an interesting Virgin Atlantic offer via their Shops Away online shopping mall. Online hotel booking site booking.com is currently offering 700 Virgin .....

Reader Rich dropped me a line with details of an interesting Virgin Atlantic offer via their Shops Away online .....

8 Sep 20148 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

If anyone was still wondering why US airline Delta bought 49% of Virgin Atlantic last year, the answer is now clear.  It intends to turn it into a UK – US feeder service for its own routes. .....

If anyone was still wondering why US airline Delta bought 49% of Virgin Atlantic last year, the answer is now .....

4 Sep 20144 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

Presumably as a response to American Express increasing the bonus on the two British Airways American Express cards to 9,000 Avios and 25,000 Avios respectively, Virgin Atlantic has boosted the .....

Presumably as a response to American Express increasing the bonus on the two British Airways American .....

2 Sep 20142 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

A quick reminder that Virgin Little Red is still offering on-board status matches to anyone who flies with them (cash or reward ticket) and is carrying their BA Gold or BA Silver card at the time. In .....

A quick reminder that Virgin Little Red is still offering on-board status matches to anyone who flies with .....

23 Aug 201423 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

I have decided to make a determined effort to clear my inbox of stories this week! Here are a few things which are worth a look but which I have been sitting on for a while because I couldn’t .....

I have decided to make a determined effort to clear my inbox of stories this week! Here are a few things which .....

22 Aug 201422 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments