There was an interesting piece on The Economist website a couple of weeks ago about the SkyTeam alliance, which is well worth a read. The link is here. If you are a regular reader of Head for Points, .....

There was an interesting piece on The Economist website a couple of weeks ago about the SkyTeam alliance, .....

3 Aug 20133 August 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

If you live in London, you will presumably have seen advertising for the MasterCard ‘Priceless London’ events programme over the past couple of years. If you don’t live in London, .....

If you live in London, you will presumably have seen advertising for the MasterCard ‘Priceless .....

2 Aug 20132 August 2013 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

As preparations continue for the first proper commercial flights of BA’s first A380, the airline has announced the third route to utilise the plane – Johannesburg. The airliner is .....

As preparations continue for the first proper commercial flights of BA’s first A380, the airline has .....

2 Aug 20132 August 2013 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

This post is another part of my current US trip.  Previous posts have focussed on the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport hotel, the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, the Swiss First Class .....

This post is another part of my current US trip.  Previous posts have focussed on the Sheraton Frankfurt .....

1 Aug 20131 August 2013 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Virgin Atlantic is offering 250 Flying Club miles for free to any member who downloads a special toolbar for their ‘Shops Away’ shopping portal. As per their website: Simply download the .....

Virgin Atlantic is offering 250 Flying Club miles for free to any member who downloads a special toolbar for .....

1 Aug 20131 August 2013 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

This article is part of the Avios Redemption University, a series of articles aimed at explaining some of the most important things you need to know when planning on redeeming your Avios. The original .....

This article is part of the Avios Redemption University, a series of articles aimed at explaining some of the .....

31 Jul 201331 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

A couple of months ago I met a Head for Points reader who worked for a major mobile phone company who told me about an exciting new security product he was working on for the credit card industry.  .....

A couple of months ago I met a Head for Points reader who worked for a major mobile phone company who told .....

31 Jul 201331 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

I posted last week about the new benefit for Bronze members of British Airways Executive Club – the ability to board via the Priority Boarding line. At the same time, it seems that BA has .....

I posted last week about the new benefit for Bronze members of British Airways Executive Club – the .....

31 Jul 201331 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

This is my review of the InterContinental Boston hotel. It is a continuation of my US trip report. I have already covered the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport, the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, the Swiss .....

This is my review of the InterContinental Boston hotel. It is a continuation of my US trip report. I have .....

30 Jul 201330 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

In airport lounges around the world over the Summer, the same scenario plays out time and time again.  Road Warrior Dad (or Mum) finally hopes to show the rest of the family that there is some upside .....

In airport lounges around the world over the Summer, the same scenario plays out time and time again.  Road .....

30 Jul 201330 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

A quick reminder that July 31st is the last possible day to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Jumeirah Sirius. Amex has been very sneaky (or very stupid) over publicising this. On .....

A quick reminder that July 31st is the last possible day to transfer American Express Membership Rewards .....

30 Jul 201330 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

I have mentioned before that I have it on decent authority that Avios will launch a scheme later this year to allow you to pay for all or part of a cash ticket with your Avios points.  I was .....

I have mentioned before that I have it on decent authority that Avios will launch a scheme later this year to .....

29 Jul 201329 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

When three people email me about something, then something is definitely ‘up’!  For the last few weeks, some American Express Platinum card holders have been mysteriously receiving bonus .....

When three people email me about something, then something is definitely ‘up’!  For the last few .....

29 Jul 201329 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza hotel group, has launched three special Summer deals for members. These promotions are only for hotels in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) .....

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza hotel group, has launched three special Summer deals for .....

29 Jul 201329 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments