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January always brings a lot of new readers to Head for Points. If you are one of them, welcome.
(If you are a long-term reader, feel free to skip this article!)
The daily articles on Head for Points are a mixture of news, interesting links and in-depth articles on specific topics of interest to the keen miles and points collector. There is also a lot of ‘reference’ information on the site as well.
The article below have been published over the last year or so and will give you an idea of the sort of things we cover. If you want to find these links again in the future, they are under the ‘Favourites’ tab in the top menu bar.
Key reference articles:
What airlines can I use Avios points on?
Which hotel chains let me collect Avios points?
Full list of BA Avios redemption pricing by route
Full list of BA and Iberia peak and off-peak redemption dates
Travel tips:
Earning miles when buying foreign currency
Earning miles from airport parking
Earning miles and reducing fees when using your credit card abroad
The ‘Avios Redemption University’ series:
Whether you are a new Avios collector or an old hand, you will learn something new from this series of articles on how to get the most from your points:
1. The beginners guide to redeeming Avios
2. How to benefit from Reward Flight Saver
4. How and when to use ‘Avios and Money’
5. Understanding BA and avios.com household accounts
6. How to use your BA Amex 2-4-1 companion voucher
7. Is it worth using Avios for hotel redemptions?
8. What is the cheapest way to buy Avios points?
9. How to redeem on Aurigny and Air Malta
10. Using Avios for non-stop flights from UK regional airports
11. Low tax long-haul Avios redemptions on Iberia
12. Saving tax on US and Canada redemptions with Aer Lingus
13. Lowering taxes by redeeming on airberlin
14. Redeeming Avios for low tax US domestic flights
15. Using Avios for tax-free flights on Alaska Airlines
16. Saving tax on Asian redemptions with Cathay Pacific
17. How to earn and redeem Avios points with Flybe
The ‘Credit & Charge Card Reviews‘ series:
American Airlines, American Express Preferred Rewards Gold, American Express Platinum, British Airways American Express, British Airways Premium Plus American Express, Emirates, Emirates Elite, Etihad, Flybe, Hilton HHonors, HSBC Premier, HSBC Premier World Elite, IHG Rewards Club, IHG Rewards Club Premium, Lloyds Avios Rewards, Lloyds Choice Rewards, Lufthansa Miles & More, Starwood Preferred Guest, Tesco, Tesco Premium, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic White, Virgin Atlantic Black
Key credit card articles:
Comparing the 13 credit cards which now earn you Avios
The top 16 UK loyalty credit card sign-up deals by £ value
What are the best credit card bonuses for LONG TERM spending?
Which loyalty credit cards are worth keeping just for their benefits?
What is the best Avios credit card? Part 1 and Part 2
What is the best Visa or Mastercard for earning miles and points?
What are the best credit cards for earning Star Alliance miles?
What is your credit card ‘end game’ strategy?
What is the best credit card to use abroad when someone else is paying?
What is the best use of Amex Membership Rewards points?
Flight reviews:
First Class: British Airways A380 First, Etihad A380 First Class Apartment, Etihad 777 First Class Suite, Lufthansa A340 First, Lufthansa 747 First, Qatar A380 First, Singapore Airlines A380 First Suite, Swiss A330 First, Virgin America First Business Class: airberlin A330 business, British Airways 787-9 Club World, Emirates A380 business, Etihad A380 business, Finnair A350 business, Iberia A330 business, La Compagnie business, Lufthansa short-haul business, Qatar 777 business, Qatar 787 business, Qatar A380 business, Singapore Airlines 777-300ER business, Turkish 777 business, Virgin Atlantic B787 Upper Class Domestic / regional: American Airlines short-haul economy, British Airways domestic, Qatar short-haul First
UK airport and rail lounge reviews:
Heathrow: Club Millesime T5 Arrivals, British Airways Concorde Room T5, British Airways Galleries First T5, British Airways T5 Arrivals, Aspire T5, Plaza Premium T4, Etihad T4, SkyTeam T4, Qatar Airways T4, Cathay Pacific T3 (and video and video), American Airlines T3, British Airways Galleries T3, Club Aspire T3, Emirates T3, No 1 Lounges T3, Virgin Atlantic T3, Aer Lingus T2, Plaza Premium T2, Plaza Premium T2 #2, Plaza Premium T2 Arrivals, Lufthansa T2, Air Canada T2, United Airlines Business and First T2, Singapore Airlines T2 Gatwick: No 1 Traveller North, My Lounge North, My Lounge North #2, No 1 Lounges South, Clubrooms North London City: First Class / Private Jet Terminal (and a video) Luton: Aspire Stansted: Escape Southend: SkyLife Edinburgh: No 1 Lounges, British Airways Eurostar: St Pancras Trains: Euston, Kings Cross, Paddington, Liverpool, Manchester Piccadilly
Hotel loyalty scheme reviews:
