What you missed on Head for Points last week
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The latest travel and aviation news:
Get up to 2,000 Nectar points (1,250 Avios) just for opening the Nectar app!
Good news – your BA 2-4-1 companion vouchers have been extended (again)
A HfP reader sues BA when it refuses downgrade compensation for a companion ticket.
easyJet’s controversial new baggage policy is now in effect.
Credit card news:
Amex has launched an annual cashback offer for Business Platinum and Business Gold cards in the form of £100 – £150 Dell credit.
Get 15,000 Virgin Points by opening up a free Virgin Money current account.
We review the British Airways Accelerating Business American Express card and the Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa card.
British Airways news:
Here’s how you can get 1,500 Avios by signing up to Disney+ – and avoid the £20 price rise next week.
BA’s second A318 ‘baby bus’ all business class aircraft is being scrapped.
Collect up to 10,000 bonus Nectar points (6,250 Avios) with Sainsbury’s Energy.
We take a look at the rules for booking open jaw Avios redemptions.
British Airways now lets you use the digital health passport app VeriFLY when entering the UK.
The lawyers in the BA data breach claim lose £1m fee claim.
Hotel news:
IHG Rewards has rolled over your 2020 elite nights.
Get 10% off Plum Guide home and villa rentals.
Other interesting bits:
Get a free £15 Uber ride when heading to a vaccination clinic.
Get some excellent Lufthansa and SWISS deals from the UK.
Offers you missed:
The last call for the Avios / Nectar conversion bonus.
