What you missed on Head for Points last week
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This week’s top travel news stories:
The latest on the British Airways Executive Club changes:
Too little, too late? British Airways backtracks on some of its recent tier changes. Sector based qualification is back but there is no change to the spend targets.
…. and catch Rob discussing the original changes on a well-received podcast alongside Flying Blue’s CEO Ben Lipsey.
In other news:
ITA and Lufthansa announce status benefits and Star Alliance integration
Virgin Atlantic terminates its Singapore Airlines partnership – no more redemptions, no more earning Virgin Points or tier points
British Airways unveils its Singapore lounge refresh
New: transfer Emirates Skywards miles to Accor Live Limitless – it’s not great value but Emirates miles have a harsh expiry policy
Top travel deals this week:
Lufthansa and SWISS are offering good business class deals on flights to Dubai, image above
Get a 70% bonus buying Virgin Points – click here to buy
New American Express cashback deals for Virgin Atlantic (£250!) and various Accor hotel brands
Earn triple Avios (15 per £1) with Avis
Save £150 on an Etihad booking with a new American Express cashback offer
British Airways and Avios news:
How do you use Avios to upgrade a British Airways flight?
Credit card news:
What can you do with American Express Membership Rewards points? We update our comprehensive guide
Will HSBC launch another 25% bonus on Premier credit card points conversions to Avios soon? It looks like it ….
Reviews:
We try aether, the new private terminal at Manchester Airport that you can use for as little as £110. There is genuinely nothing like it in the UK. Image above.
Also in Manchester: we review the new TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel, part of Accor Live Limitless
Hotel news:
What are the best hotel promotions for February?
Is IHG One Rewards the best hotel loyalty scheme? Our overview series on the six major hotel programmes continues
The Lowry Hotel in Manchester joins Millennium Hotels
Get free elite status with Marriott’s new ‘Business Access’ scheme for SMEs
Why transferring hotel points to a friend is good and transferring airline miles is getting better
Other interesting news:
How to get a discount on Heathrow Express train tickets – we update our annual guide with the latest tips
That’s all, folks
Our latest round-up of miles and points offers closing soon is here and will be updated on headforpoints.com on Sunday.
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, Sinead and Katie @ Head for Points
