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Special feature:
Eurostar relaunches Club Eurostar following its merger with Thalys:
- Club Eurostar: are you a winner or a loser under the new programme?
- What are Club Eurostar points worth after the scheme relaunch?
HfP exclusive:
British Airways Terminal 5B lounge refresh: details of phase two revealed
This week’s top travel news stories:
Surprise: SAS is taken over by Air France KLM and will join SkyTeam, leaving Star Alliance
Heathrow trials pre-booked security slots
Gatwick extends the daily flight cap following high levels of ATC staff illness
Flapjack or banana bread? We try BA’s new short haul economy snacks!
Global Airlines moves (slightly) closer to launch
Marriott announces yet another hotel brand, launching in the UK
British Airways increases Chicago flights
Other British Airways and Avios news:
British Airways adds Billund to Dusseldorf flights
Get bonus Avios with Avis car rentals
Credit card news:
Get £300 American Express cashback with Qatar Airways
New £100 bonus on the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for sole traders and small businesses
Hotel news:
What are the best hotel promotions for October 2023?
How to avoid the Heathrow Hotel Hoppa fee by using local buses instead
Get one year of free mycitizenM+ for just £33, saving £75! With a guaranteed 10% extra saving on every booking, plus extra benefits, it can quickly pay for itself.
Good Accor deal: get 6,000 Avios or €120 of hotel credit for three x two night stays
Get a 100% bonus buying Hilton points – click here to buy
Marriott to open a W Hotel in Manchester
Get bonus points at Virgin Hotels Glasgow
Crowne Plaza Lille joins Hilton
Latest reviews:
Rhys’ trip to Bali continues with two resort reviews:
- Andaz Bali review (World of Hyatt)
- Mandapa, a Ritz Carlton Reserve review (Marriott Bonvoy)
Other interesting news:
Get a 60% bonus buying Virgin Points – click here to buy
Kenya Airways adds extra flights to the UK, redeemable with SkyTeam miles
Get 20% off selected gift cards on Amazon.co.uk
That’s all, folks
Our latest round-up of miles and points offers closing soon is here.
Don’t forget to visit our forum if you have any questions relating to frequent flyer or hotel loyalty programmes or loyalty credit cards.
See you next Saturday.
Rob, Rhys and Sinead @ Head for Points
Bob 
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