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ITA Airways opens a new Milan Linate lounge

ITA Airways, which is in the process of moving to Star Alliance following an investment by Lufthansa, has opened its fully refurbished flagship lounge at Milan Linate. The Runway Lounge is a .....

ITA Airways, which is in the process of moving to Star Alliance following an investment by Lufthansa, has .....

by Rob Burgess

TAP Portugal and Etihad launch a frequent flyer partnership

In 2023, TAP Portugal and Etihad launched a codeshare agreement. This has been extended into a full frequent flyer partnership: There are a couple of interesting angles here: If you have a one-off .....

In 2023, TAP Portugal and Etihad launched a codeshare agreement. This has been extended into a full frequent .....

by Rob Burgess

Hyatt opens its first hotel in Croatia

Hyatt has opened Hyatt Regency Zadar, its first hotel in Croatia. The 113 rooms and suites are described as having panoramic views of the coastline. It appears to be aimed as much at the corporate as .....

Hyatt has opened Hyatt Regency Zadar, its first hotel in Croatia. The 113 rooms and suites are described as .....

by Rob Burgess9 comments

Review: the Hilton Honors Plus debit card

This is our review of the Hilton Honors Plus debit card issued in the UK. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit and debit cards and discussing whether of not they .....

This is our review of the Hilton Honors Plus debit card issued in the UK. It is part of our series of articles .....

by Rob Burgess26 comments

Review: the Hilton Honors debit card

This is our review of the Hilton Honors debit card issued in the UK. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit and debit cards and discussing whether of not they are .....

This is our review of the Hilton Honors debit card issued in the UK. It is part of our series of articles .....

by Rob Burgess4 comments

British Airways Avios transfers from Amex Membership Rewards are now instant

American Express has quietly rolled out an improvement to Membership Rewards transfers to The British Airways Club. Transfers are now instantaneous. As long as your Membership Rewards and British .....

American Express has quietly rolled out an improvement to Membership Rewards transfers to The British Airways .....

by Rob Burgess18 comments

Torquay to get a Hotel Indigo in late 2025

IHG has announced that it is to open a Hotel Indigo in Torquay. The 153 room hotel is due to open later this year. Why so soon? Let’s take a look. For reasons I’ve never fully understood, .....

IHG has announced that it is to open a Hotel Indigo in Torquay. The 153 room hotel is due to open later this .....

by Rob Burgess28 comments

Review: the British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card

This is our review of the British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not .....

This is our review of the British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card. It is part of our series .....

by Rob Burgess53 comments

What you missed on Head for Points last week

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up to this free .....

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

by Rob Burgess2 comments

The Global Airlines A380 takes off today, from Glasgow to New York

Well, today’s the day! Global Airlines, an airline start-up founded by travel influencer James Asquith, is finally taking to the skies. The Global Airlines A380 will take off from Glasgow .....

Well, today’s the day! Global Airlines, an airline start-up founded by travel influencer James Asquith, .....

by Rob Burgess67 comments

Review: Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel – a brief look

This is our review of the Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, generally known as ‘Hotel Ambassador’. I had a one night stay here last week. As I was only awake in the hotel for around .....

This is our review of the Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, generally known as ‘Hotel .....

by Rob Burgess13 comments

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