Reader Justin sent me a photo of the Fast Track lane at Nice Terminal 1 which is a relatively new development over the last year or so. As you can see, despite the heavy Club Europe loads on flights .....

Reader Justin sent me a photo of the Fast Track lane at Nice Terminal 1 which is a relatively new development .....

7 Aug 20187 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 115 comments

For a limited period, Hilton is offering a £10 Disney Store voucher when booking the Kids Stay and Eat for Free package in the UK.  You can find out more on hilton.com here. To promote this, Hilton .....

For a limited period, Hilton is offering a £10 Disney Store voucher when booking the Kids Stay and Eat for .....

7 Aug 20187 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

One of the benefits of the lower news flow in August is that we can take a look at topics which are interesting but perhaps wouldn’t usually make the cut.  This is one of them. British Airways .....

One of the benefits of the lower news flow in August is that we can take a look at topics which are .....

7 Aug 20187 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 14 comments

I wanted to give our luxury hotel booking service another mention today.  Since I launched this service 18 months ago with Emyr Thomas of Bon Vivant, the feedback from Head for Points .....

I wanted to give our luxury hotel booking service another mention today.  Since I launched this .....

7 Aug 20187 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

It is time for our regular round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. Our directory of the 16 main UK travel credit cards can be .....

It is time for our regular round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel .....

6 Aug 20186 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 94 comments

Virgin Atlantic is due to launch a flash sale at 9am today. On the usual Virgin Atlantic website flights in Premium and Upper Class can be booked for £50 off. There is no special code needed. Lead .....

Virgin Atlantic is due to launch a flash sale at 9am today. On the usual Virgin Atlantic website flights in .....

6 Aug 20186 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 107 comments

Qatar Airways has loaded a £1,500 return fare from London Gatwick to Hong Kong, in Business Class. This flight will earn you 560 British Airways tier points (4 legs due to the change in Doha x 140 .....

Qatar Airways has loaded a £1,500 return fare from London Gatwick to Hong Kong, in Business Class. This .....

6 Aug 20186 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

Aer Lingus said on Friday that it is poised to announce two more North American routes within the next few weeks. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Montreal are amongst the names in the frame.  Pittsburgh .....

Aer Lingus said on Friday that it is poised to announce two more North American routes within the next few .....

6 Aug 20186 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

On Saturday I wrote about a new promotion that Hilton Honors had launched in conjunction with Lufthansa’s Miles & More programme. Hilton Honors is offering a very generous 2,500 Lufthansa .....

On Saturday I wrote about a new promotion that Hilton Honors had launched in conjunction with .....

6 Aug 20186 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

Many Head for Points readers will know that not all Governments take the same happy view on airline surcharges that you get in the UK.  Hong Kong and Brazil are two countries which are well known for .....

Many Head for Points readers will know that not all Governments take the same happy view on airline surcharges .....

5 Aug 20185 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 90 comments

At last a safety video that is awesome. Turkish Airlines has released a new safety video starring the cast of the LEGO movies.  Batman is flying business and telling passengers to not smoke whilst .....

At last a safety video that is awesome. Turkish Airlines has released a new safety video starring the cast of .....

5 Aug 20185 August 2018 by Anika Burnett

Low-cost short-haul and long-haul carrier Primera Air has announced that it is quitting Birmingham International. The short haul routes will be closed, with Palma and Barclona ending first on 3rd .....

Low-cost short-haul and long-haul carrier Primera Air has announced that it is quitting Birmingham .....

5 Aug 20185 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 74 comments

This is our review of the Premium Lounge at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. We are building our collection of UK airport lounges reviews.   There are, however, still a few lounges that neither .....

This is our review of the Premium Lounge at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. We are building our collection of UK .....

5 Aug 20185 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 11 comments

Back in April Hilton Honors removed its ‘points and miles’ feature.  It is no longer possible to earn a mix of Hilton Honors points and airline miles when you stay – the only option .....

Back in April Hilton Honors removed its ‘points and miles’ feature.  It is no longer possible to .....

4 Aug 20184 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments