Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. Please forward it to any friends or family who you think may be .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

7 Oct 20237 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 1 comment

Back in July, British Airways teased that it was ‘refreshing’ the Galleries lounge at Terminal 5B. Phase One of this process was the installation of a Whispering Angel bar (below) forming .....

Back in July, British Airways teased that it was ‘refreshing’ the Galleries lounge at Terminal 5B. .....

6 Oct 20236 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 107 comments

This is our review of Mandapa, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, in Bali. After three nights by the beach in Sanur at the Andaz Bali (review here), it was time for a change of scene – a trip to the .....

This is our review of Mandapa, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, in Bali. After three nights by the beach in Sanur at .....

6 Oct 20236 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 27 comments

We wouldn’t normally cover this, given the time frame, but I’m sure it will please some of our out-of-London readers 😉 Marriott has confirmed that it will open a W Hotel in Manchester .....

We wouldn’t normally cover this, given the time frame, but I’m sure it will please some of our .....

5 Oct 20235 October 2023 by Rhys Jones

Last week we reported that Gatwick had introduced a cap on the daily number of flights that can operate due to sustained sickness amongst the NATS air traffic control team at the airport. Whilst .....

Last week we reported that Gatwick had introduced a cap on the daily number of flights that can operate due to .....

5 Oct 20235 October 2023 by Rhys Jones

Heathrow has launched a six month trial which will allow passengers to pre-book a slot to go through airport security. It’s not clear if this is necessary, especially as Heathrow itself says .....

Heathrow has launched a six month trial which will allow passengers to pre-book a slot to go through airport .....

5 Oct 20235 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 77 comments

Just over a month ago, British Airways replaced the free snacks it provides on short haul economy flights. Instead of a bag of pretzels or crisps, you now get a choice between banana bread or a .....

Just over a month ago, British Airways replaced the free snacks it provides on short haul economy flights. .....

2 Oct 20232 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 195 comments

This is our review of the Andaz Bali resort in Sanur. After a few days in Jakarta exploring the capital (see my The St Regis Jakarta review here) it was time to head to the beach …. and relax. .....

This is our review of the Andaz Bali resort in Sanur. After a few days in Jakarta exploring the capital (see .....

2 Oct 20232 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 65 comments

IHG has launched its latest sale which should combine nicely with the latest IHG One Rewards bonus points offer. The promotion is for “at least” 15% off the best flexible rate at hotels in .....

IHG has launched its latest sale which should combine nicely with the latest IHG One Rewards bonus points .....

1 Oct 20231 October 2023 by Rhys Jones

Things have been quiet in the past few months at Global Airlines, the UK airline start-up that wants to fly A380s between the UK and US. There is, however, a significant update. This week, Global .....

Things have been quiet in the past few months at Global Airlines, the UK airline start-up that wants to fly .....

1 Oct 20231 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 45 comments

Like many hotel groups, Marriott Bonvoy appears to have an addiction to launching new brands. Is it time for a weekly ‘hotel brands anonymous’ group? I think this one makes it 32. Accor .....

Like many hotel groups, Marriott Bonvoy appears to have an addiction to launching new brands. Is it time for a .....

1 Oct 20231 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. Please forward it to any friends or family who you think may be .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

30 Sep 202330 September 2023 by Rhys Jones

London Luton Airport is in dire need of additional lounge capacity, and it looks like it will be getting it next year. No1 Lounges has announced it is taking over the existing Aspire Lounge as well as .....

London Luton Airport is in dire need of additional lounge capacity, and it looks like it will be getting it .....

29 Sep 202329 September 2023 by Rhys Jones • 34 comments

Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Red have teamed up to offer a 25% discount on ALL Virgin Atlantic destinations when you travel between October and December. Premium and Upper Class flights are included. .....

Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Red have teamed up to offer a 25% discount on ALL Virgin Atlantic destinations when .....

28 Sep 202328 September 2023 by Rhys Jones • 34 comments