Tesco has a launched a new Clubcard promotion in conjunction with Braun.  This offers potential if you are in the market for super-plush hairbrushes, would like to go into an eBay business selling .....

Tesco has a launched a new Clubcard promotion in conjunction with Braun.  This offers potential if you are in .....

31 Aug 201431 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

The Luxury Travel Fair takes place at Olympia in London again this year, running from 6th to 9th November.  Full details can be found at their website here. To be frank, this is not the greatest .....

The Luxury Travel Fair takes place at Olympia in London again this year, running from 6th to 9th November. .....

31 Aug 201431 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

British Airways launched a new feature a couple of weeks ago – the ability to lock-in the price of a ticket for up to 72 hours. Since this is a new feature (with nothing taken away in return!) .....

British Airways launched a new feature a couple of weeks ago – the ability to lock-in the price of a .....

30 Aug 201430 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

East Coast Trains has launched its latest sale, with tickets available for booking until midnight on Tuesday September 2nd. Tickets start from £10 each way in Standard and £30 each way in First .....

East Coast Trains has launched its latest sale, with tickets available for booking until midnight on Tuesday .....

30 Aug 201430 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

British Airways has launched its latest sale.  It offers discounts on Club Europe / Club World and First Class flights and holiday packages. The special ba.com page for the sale is here. You need to .....

British Airways has launched its latest sale.  It offers discounts on Club Europe / Club World and First .....

29 Aug 201429 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

This is my review of the new Aspire lounge at Edinburgh Airport. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. I featured the new No 1 .....

This is my review of the new Aspire lounge at Edinburgh Airport. This is part of our series of reviews of .....

29 Aug 201429 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

Back in May, I ran a promotion which offered 8,000 Avios points for a 1-year subscription to The Economist.  I know a few Head for Points readers took it up – I also know a few have had trouble .....

Back in May, I ran a promotion which offered 8,000 Avios points for a 1-year subscription to The Economist.  .....

29 Aug 201429 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Earlier this week I discussed the chaos that broke out on certain US frequent flyer sites when they thought (incorrectly) that Iberia had devalued its oneworld partner awards and that BA must surely .....

Earlier this week I discussed the chaos that broke out on certain US frequent flyer sites when they thought .....

28 Aug 201428 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

British Airways Executive Club members should have received an email yesterday with a link to the latest issue of “The Club” magazine.  This included details of their new Avios tie-in .....

British Airways Executive Club members should have received an email yesterday with a link to the latest issue .....

28 Aug 201428 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Many Head for Points readers can access airport lounges, even when flying economy, via their membership of Lounge Club or Priority Pass. Lounge Club membership comes with the American Express .....

Many Head for Points readers can access airport lounges, even when flying economy, via their membership of .....

27 Aug 201427 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 48 comments

Last July I wrote a piece in praise of InterContinental Ambassador.  This is the loyalty programme for InterContinental hotels, and confusingly works alongside IHG Rewards Club. Ambassador is .....

Last July I wrote a piece in praise of InterContinental Ambassador.  This is the loyalty programme for .....

27 Aug 201427 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

American Express is running a promotion with both of the mega Westfield shopping malls in London. Until 31st August, which does not give you long, you will receive a £20 statement credit when you .....

American Express is running a promotion with both of the mega Westfield shopping malls in London. Until 31st .....

27 Aug 201427 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments

One upside of only publishing articles in the early morning, instead of dropping them in during the day, is that it gives me more time to reflect on the issue at hand. And, this time, saved me an .....

One upside of only publishing articles in the early morning, instead of dropping them in during the day, is .....

26 Aug 201426 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

A few weeks ago I wrote about the ‘Huzar vs Jet2’ legal case.  This has brought substantial clarity to the rules covering ‘EC261’ compensation for delayed flights. As a .....

A few weeks ago I wrote about the ‘Huzar vs Jet2’ legal case.  This has brought substantial .....

26 Aug 201426 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments