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Lufthansa launches a good business class flight deal to Dubai

Lufthansa and SWISS have brought back their attractive flight deals to Dubai. For the UK market the deal is not as good as previously. You are looking at £1,475 return, give or take. It’s .....

Lufthansa and SWISS have brought back their attractive flight deals to Dubai. For the UK market the deal is .....

by Rob Burgess19 comments

Virgin Atlantic and Accor hotels launch American Express cashback deals

Three new American Express cashback deals popped up yesterday which look interesting. The Virgin Atlantic one is particularly good and is worth £250. Let’s start with the hotel offers, however. .....

Three new American Express cashback deals popped up yesterday which look interesting. The Virgin Atlantic one .....

by Rob Burgess34 comments

What are the best hotel promos for February 2025?

Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel Offers’ page which contains .....

Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in .....

by Rob Burgess4 comments

How do you upgrade a British Airways cash flight with Avios?

The ability to upgrade a British Airways cash flight is very attractive for some people, including business travellers who want to beat their corporate travel policy and those who don’t collect .....

The ability to upgrade a British Airways cash flight is very attractive for some people, including business .....

by Rob Burgess34 comments

The Lowry Hotel joins Millennium Hotels

Manchester’s five star The Lowry Hotel (although it is technically in Salford) has joined Millennium Hotels. The hotel was originally managed by Rocco Forte and was most recently part of .....

Manchester’s five star The Lowry Hotel (although it is technically in Salford) has joined Millennium .....

by Rob Burgess

ITA and Lufthansa announce status benefits and Star Alliance integration

A lot of Head for Points readers have elite status with Italian airline ITA following its British Airways status match a couple of years ago. Your status just gained some new benefits, although you .....

A lot of Head for Points readers have elite status with Italian airline ITA following its British Airways .....

by Rob Burgess39 comments

How to get a discount on Heathrow Express train tickets (2025 edition)

It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of getting a Heathrow Express discount. I thought it was worth an update. The big change in the last 18 months or so is the removal .....

It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of getting a Heathrow Express discount. I .....

by Rob Burgess31 comments

‘The Travel Brief’, the weekly Head for Points travel trade newsletter

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team. If you are not a .....

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....

by Rob Burgess

Review: Is IHG One Rewards the best hotel loyalty scheme? (Part 2)

In my previous article yesterday, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the IHG One Rewards loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to .....

In my previous article yesterday, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the IHG One Rewards loyalty scheme. .....

by Rob Burgess20 comments

Review: the Currensea travel money card – a low-fee way to spend abroad

This is our review of the Currensea travel money card. Is it worth getting one? It is free, after all! If you apply via our link, you will receive a £10 bonus when you spend your first £150 outside .....

This is our review of the Currensea travel money card. Is it worth getting one? It is free, after all! If you .....

by Rob Burgess1 comment

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