News in brief: Are families and groups banned from the new First Wing? I ran some new pictures yesterday of the dedicated ‘First Wing’ about to open in Terminal 5.  This will feed Gold .....

News in brief: Are families and groups banned from the new First Wing? I ran some new pictures yesterday of .....

5 Mar 20175 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

The new First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open in the next couple of months. This should radically improve the journey through the terminal for British Airways Gold card holders and First .....

The new First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open in the next couple of months. This should radically .....

4 Mar 20174 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

I ran another article last week about BA’s treatment of downgraded passengers who are travelling on an American Express 2-4-1 voucher and claim compensation under EU261. When downgraded whilst .....

I ran another article last week about BA’s treatment of downgraded passengers who are travelling on an .....

3 Mar 20173 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 234 comments

News in brief: Good new LEGO deal launched at Tesco Direct Tesco Direct has launched a good new LEGO promotion.  You will receive 1,000 bonus Clubcard points (worth 2,400 Avios or 2,500 Virgin miles) .....

News in brief: Good new LEGO deal launched at Tesco Direct Tesco Direct has launched a good new LEGO .....

3 Mar 20173 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

As we revealed exclusively on Head for Points two weeks ago, British Airways will launch Club Europe business class on domestic flights from 1st April. Some behind-the-scenes work was going on .....

As we revealed exclusively on Head for Points two weeks ago, British Airways will launch Club Europe business .....

1 Mar 20171 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 184 comments

Today (Wednesday) is the last day to initiate a transfer of take advantage of the Heathrow Rewards / Avios bonus. Heathrow Rewards, the loyalty scheme for shopping at Heathrow, has been offering a .....

Today (Wednesday) is the last day to initiate a transfer of take advantage of the Heathrow Rewards / Avios .....

1 Mar 20171 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

News in brief: New British Airways strike announced Another wave of mixed fleet cabin crew strikes have been announced for next week. Certain cabin crew will walk out from Friday 3rd March to Thursday .....

News in brief: New British Airways strike announced Another wave of mixed fleet cabin crew strikes have been .....

28 Feb 201728 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 80 comments

News in brief: A new way to spend expiring Emirates Skywards miles I get a lot of emails from HfP readers concerned about some Emirates Skywards miles which are approaching expiry. Your options are .....

News in brief: A new way to spend expiring Emirates Skywards miles I get a lot of emails from HfP readers .....

27 Feb 201727 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 90 comments

News in brief: Get a 15% Iberia discount code – today and tomorrow only Iberia has a new discount code aimed at the UK market which expires on Tuesday. The code you need is MARCH15.  You input .....

News in brief: Get a 15% Iberia discount code – today and tomorrow only Iberia has a new discount code .....

27 Feb 201727 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

British Airways and mail order wine group Laithwaites ran The British Airways Wine Club for many, many years. At some point in the last couple of years this was quietly retired, although .....

British Airways and mail order wine group Laithwaites ran The British Airways Wine Club for many, many years. .....

26 Feb 201726 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

News in brief: Last day to get 2,400 Avios with £50 of toys Today, Sunday, is the last day to take advantage of the Tesco Direct offer of 1,000 Clubcard points when spending £50 on Nerf, My .....

News in brief: Last day to get 2,400 Avios with £50 of toys Today, Sunday, is the last day to take advantage .....

26 Feb 201726 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

A month ago I ran this article speculating that BA has begun to target Avios ticket holders for downgrades. This would be economically rational.  Under EU regulations, a downgraded passenger is .....

A month ago I ran this article speculating that BA has begun to target Avios ticket holders for downgrades. .....

25 Feb 201725 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 353 comments

This is my review of the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge at Frankfurt Airport, which is where you may end up if flying with British Airways. This is the last article from my recent review trip which .....

This is my review of the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge at Frankfurt Airport, which is where you may end up if .....

25 Feb 201725 February 2017 by Anika Burnett • 16 comments

British Airways Holidays has launched a special Club World promotion for travel over the Summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year on core routes to the US and Middle East. There are some .....

British Airways Holidays has launched a special Club World promotion for travel over the Summer, Thanksgiving, .....

24 Feb 201724 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 117 comments