This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the January newsflow to pick-up. One of the key ideas I push on Head for Points is that .....

This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the .....

7 Jan 20247 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

A regular question I receive from readers is about ‘convertible’ points.  There is a psychological desire to move, say, your American Express Membership Rewards points to Avios as .....

A regular question I receive from readers is about ‘convertible’ points.  There is a .....

15 Dec 202315 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

Heathrow Express has had a reputation for being expensive since it launched. A few years ago, the service tried to rid itself of this image by launching £5.50 one-way advance tickets. These were a .....

Heathrow Express has had a reputation for being expensive since it launched. A few years ago, the service .....

28 Nov 202328 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 66 comments

There is good news for Avios, Virgin Flying Club, Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Aegean Miles+Bonus, Royal Brunei Royal Skies and Lufthansa Miles & More members. .....

There is good news for Avios, Virgin Flying Club, Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, .....

29 Oct 202329 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Heathrow Rewards is offering up to 2,500 bonus points when you buy clothing at the airport before 25th October. Heathrow Rewards gives you 1 point for every £1 spent in Heathrow (1 per £10 on .....

Heathrow Rewards is offering up to 2,500 bonus points when you buy clothing at the airport before 25th .....

11 Oct 202311 October 2023 by Rob Burgess

News in brief: Caviar House launches the Mile High Picnic Caviar House & Prunier has launched the Mile High Picnic collection across all of its sites at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The company .....

News in brief: Caviar House launches the Mile High Picnic Caviar House & Prunier has launched the Mile .....

26 Aug 202326 August 2023 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Heathrow Rewards, the loyalty scheme for the shops and car parks at London Heathrow, has a little known ‘Premium’ tier.  If you are planning a shopping spree at Heathrow in the coming .....

Heathrow Rewards, the loyalty scheme for the shops and car parks at London Heathrow, has a little known .....

8 Aug 20238 August 2023 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

“How to get a discount on airport car parking” is a difficult and long-winded question, especially at Heathrow.  Luckily for me, the good people at moneysavingexpert.com have written .....

“How to get a discount on airport car parking” is a difficult and long-winded question, especially .....

24 Jul 202324 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

News in brief: Gatwick staff to strike for eight days As you have probably seen in mainstream media, Gatwick Airport staff will walk out for eight days in a dispute over pay. 950 staff can take part, .....

News in brief: Gatwick staff to strike for eight days As you have probably seen in mainstream media, Gatwick .....

15 Jul 202315 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

Heathrow Rewards, the airport loyalty programme, has launched a double points offer with Official Heathrow Parking. No registration is required. To receive double points you must: Participating .....

Heathrow Rewards, the airport loyalty programme, has launched a double points offer with Official Heathrow .....

5 Jul 20235 July 2023 by Rob Burgess

Heathrow Rewards is offering double points when you eat in selected Heathrow restaurants during June. Heathrow Rewards gives you 1 point for every £1 spent in Heathrow (1 per £10 on .....

Heathrow Rewards is offering double points when you eat in selected Heathrow restaurants during June. .....

14 Jun 202314 June 2023 by Rob Burgess

This month marks 25 years of Heathrow Express services since its introduction in June 1998. Whilst it can't send you a piece of birthday cake to celebrate, it is doing the next best thing. It is .....

This month marks 25 years of Heathrow Express services since its introduction in June 1998. Whilst it can't .....

9 Jun 20239 June 2023 by Rhys Jones • 37 comments

This is our review of the Heathrow Rewards loyalty programme. Is it worth joining Heathrow Rewards?  What are Heathrow Rewards points worth?  How can you transfer them to Avios or other .....

This is our review of the Heathrow Rewards loyalty programme. Is it worth joining Heathrow Rewards?  What .....

2 May 20232 May 2023 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Emirates Skywards has been a Heathrow Rewards transfer partner for many years. The transfer rate is the same as for Heathrow’s other airline partners.  250 Heathrow Rewards points gets you .....

Emirates Skywards has been a Heathrow Rewards transfer partner for many years. The transfer rate is the same .....

24 Apr 202324 April 2023 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments