Happy birthday to us – Head for Points is 1 today

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• Dominic says:

  2 Jul2 July 08:52

  Like all the others, I’m both addicted and very grateful!!

• mummy55 says:

  2 Jul2 July 08:55

  Happy first birthday! .Like others HFP is the first thing I read every morning(while still in bed!).
  Next on the list this morning is looking for avios reward flights to Zurich .

• Colin says:

  2 Jul2 July 08:56

  Yes indeed, thanks Raffles.

  Since starting to read blog back in January I have used the advice to get one upgrade on Emirates (SPG bonus points conversion), free room upgrade whilst on holiday (through a link that gave free Accor Platinum status), had the use of 2 free lounge passes (Amex Gold), recovered my old BMI points and converted to Avios and then used for a free hotel stay (perhaps not the best use, but I now know) and collected MR points and a ridiculous amount of tesco clubcard points. Forecasting ahead I think I am now in a situation where I will be able to use my points to upgrade an annual emirates trip and have enough avios collected (by various means) to book BA First to the US or CW to Asia (if availability) and use a free companion ticket. All against the backdrop of work colleagues thinking ‘what a waste of time’!

• ComeFlyWithMe123 says:

  2 Jul2 July 09:01

  Happy Birthday Raffles and Well Done on a SUPERB blog.

  It’s the first site I read every morning! It all started when you directed me to watch the 20 min Frequent Flyer video. Every few months I watch it to remind myself why I do this 🙂 🙂

  In one year I’ve managed the following and it’s all down your blog (especially the 7-8 Avios University posts)

  Numerous Reward Flight Saver redemptions
  Dublin to Boston Loophole with Aer Lingus (50K + £70 return biz class)
  Upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi with BA CE to Berlin and Biz Class Berlin to Abu Dhabi on Air Berlin
  £2k spend off my first 2-4-1 (3v has a lot to do with this :))

  ……..I can see a HFP dooooooooo coming soon!

  Your great work is very much appreciated!

  • Rob says:

    2 Jul2 July 09:27

    I agree, that is a great video. The link is in the right hand margin at the bottom for anyone who has never seen it – click on ‘Frequent Flyer – The Video’.

• Mr Bridge says:

  2 Jul2 July 09:02

  owwwww whos a cute little one year old…CHEERS

  • Mr Bridge says:

    2 Jul2 July 09:14

    what amazes me my dear Raffles, is not that you have enough to write about, but that you have both the time and passion, and a genuine selflessness to want to share your knowledge with others.
    Respectfully yours
    MR BRIDGE

• A grateful reader says:

  2 Jul2 July 09:21

  Happy Birthday.

  I echo the other comments.

  Yours is the only blog I read every day without fail and I thank you for spending your time to educate others.

  I hope Mrs Raffles expresses her gratitude for the upgrades and free flights by providing you with the requisite bithday cake and champagne 🙂

• vindaloo says:

  2 Jul2 July 09:29

  Nothing to add to what everyone else has said really. Great job Raffles, and thanks again.

• Ant says:

  2 Jul2 July 09:41

  Happy Birthday HFP! As others have said well done on a fantastic job. Every morning I read your blog before I even get out of bed.

  Great job

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