Seems that Marriott is not the only hotel group upgrading the frequent traveller software – errors with my Hilton account turned out to be because they are working on their systems too.
If you have Starwood bookings, you can rebook them to earn cashback
Now that Marriott has absorbed Starwood, the old Starwood properties can be booked via the Marriott web site. This means that you can book via TopCashBack and get between 5.25% and 7.35% cash back on properties where this was not possible before. if you are a UK resident and not a TopCashBack member you can…
Using UK AMEX Membership Rewards points for Eurostar discounts
Eurostar launched a new frequent traveller scheme earlier in the year and now that things have settled down, it is worth remembering that you can convert Membership Rewards points (from your Amex spend) to secure discounts on Eurostar trips. Your need to set up a membership with Club Eurostar before you can make the transfer…
AMEX (in UK at least) suspends transfer to Starwood
InterContinental to add 9 properties in the UK
Fall asleep on a plane? You might get an TSA air marshal following you.
The Times reports that UK about to restrict Baby powder, coffee and cosmetics from planes
BA/IB ‘Combine Avios’ down – cock-up or conspiracy ?
My 90,000 avios posted – defying the cynics
Double Avios on shopping until 8 July
BA’s shopping portal, Gate365, is running one of its periodic Double Avios promos until Sunday. Almost all retailers double your earnings if you shop via the portal. (Mobile phone providers seem to offer a less than doubled rate of earning). With most large UK retailers available if you need to buy something this can be…
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