What you missed on Head for Points last week
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This week’s top travel news stories:
British Airways releases a huge amount of First Class availability for Avios redemptions to the US
Heathrow proposes a £10 billion investment …. to increase passenger numbers by 10 million
Rollback of 100ml liquid restrictions: you can now take up to two litres at some airports
The new My Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 is now open – take a look inside
Lloyds Bank in talks to buy Curve at a knockdown price – what went wrong?
The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York hotel opens after an eight year refurbishment. Was it worth the wait?
American Express unveils a new ‘Sidecar’ lounge concept for short stays
How to earn Virgin Atlantic Silver and Gold status by flying Air France and KLM
Nectar is killing its (arguably) best redemption option: Caffe Nero drinks
Luxair will launch flights to Edinburgh …. in July 2026
IHG’s Hotel Indigo Leeds opens
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down, and with very little notice
A new IHG voco hotel opens in Ireland
Qatar Airways concludes Boeing 777 Starlink wi-fi roll-out, A350s next, image below from our test trip
Top travel deals this week:
AVIOS SALE: Save up to 40% on many British Airways reward flights although long-haul business class is excluded
Lufthansa is selling miles with a 50% bonus for as low as 1p
Get oneworld or SkyTeam status via an airline or HOTEL status match
Get double Avios with Club Avolta at Heathrow’s World Duty Free
Earn bonus Heathrow Rewards points on fashion purchases
Reviews:
Step inside Saudia’s new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 – we were invited to take a look. Image above.
Katie head to Domes Miramare Corfu, part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection – is this is the resort for you this summer?
Credit card news:
British Airways and Avios news:
Take a deep dive into BA’s ‘On Business’ small business loyalty scheme with our in-depth review
Hotel news:
Arora buys Bloc hotels, including the 245-room site inside Gatwick’s South Terminal
That’s all, folks
Our latest round-up of miles and points offers closing soon is here.
If you are booking a hotel this weekend, click here to read our summary of the best bonus points offers for July from the big chains.
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See you next Saturday,
Rob, Rhys, Sinead and Katie @ Head for Points
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