As we’ve covered on HfP in the past, Lufthansa has spent many years trying to claim that its miles have no value. This isn’t because they are hard to redeem (although premium availability .....

As we’ve covered on HfP in the past, Lufthansa has spent many years trying to claim that its miles have .....

2 Nov 20242 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

This is our review of the Raffles Europejski Warsaw hotel in Poland, part of Accor Live Limitless. Why Warsaw? Good question. It certainly wasn’t in my plans at the start of the year. However, .....

This is our review of the Raffles Europejski Warsaw hotel in Poland, part of Accor Live Limitless. Why Warsaw? .....

1 Nov 20241 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Back in August, Marriott announced a 20-year licensing agreement with Sonder. Sonder operates 200 so-called “apartment-style accommodations in urban markets.” The deal will see Marriott .....

Back in August, Marriott announced a 20-year licensing agreement with Sonder. Sonder operates 200 so-called .....

1 Nov 20241 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

Virgin Atlantic has two Virgin Flying Club credit cards, issued by Virgin Money.  They have proved hugely successful since their 2018 launch with, so I understand, over 200,000 applications .....

Virgin Atlantic has two Virgin Flying Club credit cards, issued by Virgin Money.  They have proved .....

1 Nov 20241 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

I receive occasional emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my IHG One Rewards points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my IHG One Rewards points expire?’. This series, which we .....

I receive occasional emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my IHG One Rewards points from .....

1 Nov 20241 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

The Platinum Card from American Express is very popular with Head for Points readers, despite the £650 annual fee. This is initially due to the generous sign-up bonus (50,000 Membership Rewards .....

The Platinum Card from American Express is very popular with Head for Points readers, despite the £650 annual .....

31 Oct 202431 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 290 comments

If you haven’t stocked up on wine yet for Christmas, Virgin Wines has launched a generous offer for anyone with 15,500 Virgin Points to spare. You can order a Virgin Wines advent calendar, .....

If you haven’t stocked up on wine yet for Christmas, Virgin Wines has launched a generous offer for .....

31 Oct 202431 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

By now, the roll out of Virgin Atlantic’s new reward pricing should be complete. As Rhys and I are both away there is no-one around to analyse what has appeared. I’m sure our readers have .....

By now, the roll out of Virgin Atlantic’s new reward pricing should be complete. As Rhys and I are both .....

30 Oct 202430 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 374 comments

Last Tuesday, the most recent American Express Business Platinum sign-up offer ended. Whilst I suspect that any HfP reader who was planning to apply will have done so, I wanted to point out that .....

Last Tuesday, the most recent American Express Business Platinum sign-up offer ended. Whilst I suspect that .....

30 Oct 202430 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

My Lounge, the more laid back lounge concept from No1 Lounges, is back in the North Terminal at London Gatwick airport. This is no more, and no less, than a rebranding of ‘The Gateway by .....

My Lounge, the more laid back lounge concept from No1 Lounges, is back in the North Terminal at London Gatwick .....

30 Oct 202430 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

I receive occasional emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Hilton Honors points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my Hilton Honors points expire?’. This series, which we are .....

I receive occasional emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Hilton Honors points from .....

30 Oct 202430 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Virgin Atlantic has rolled out some excellent Upper Class deals to Cape Town for the first few weeks of its Winter 2024 schedule. How good? How about £1,699 return? Importantly, this fare is widely .....

Virgin Atlantic has rolled out some excellent Upper Class deals to Cape Town for the first few weeks of its .....

29 Oct 202429 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

News in brief: Get a £150 voucher from BA if you’ve been served brunch I’ve now had multiple readers contact me to say that British Airways is paying £150 per person compensation if you .....

News in brief: Get a £150 voucher from BA if you’ve been served brunch I’ve now had multiple .....

29 Oct 202429 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 91 comments

I receive occasional emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Accor Live Limitless points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my Accor Live Limitless points expire?’. This series, .....

I receive occasional emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Accor Live Limitless points from .....

29 Oct 202429 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments