News in brief: More news on Barclaycard / IHG compensation Following on from my article this week about Barclaycard closing the IHG Rewards Club card, it seems that the call centre has now been .....

News in brief: More news on Barclaycard / IHG compensation Following on from my article this week about .....

12 Mar 201712 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 107 comments

This is our review of the British Airways business class lounge at Manchester Airport Terminal 3. Reader John (who spent £1,052 on LEGO last year) kindly sent in some photographs and a brief review .....

This is our review of the British Airways business class lounge at Manchester Airport Terminal 3. Reader John .....

12 Mar 201712 March 2017 by Anika Burnett • 12 comments

Avios (as in avios.com and not British Airways Executive Club) is, very quietly, winding down its redemption partnerships with non-oneworld or IAG airlines. What is happening? When the Avios scheme .....

Avios (as in avios.com and not British Airways Executive Club) is, very quietly, winding down its redemption .....

11 Mar 201711 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

News in brief: Get a “mystery bonus” when you buy Avios British Airways is offering a random bonus of between 15% and 30% when you purchase Avios points between now and 23rd March. To find .....

News in brief: Get a “mystery bonus” when you buy Avios British Airways is offering a random bonus .....

11 Mar 201711 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

British Airways Holidays has launched another Club World and Club Europe ‘flight and hotel’ promotion.  This seems to be becoming the new way for BA to quietly slip excess flight capacity .....

British Airways Holidays has launched another Club World and Club Europe ‘flight and hotel’ .....

10 Mar 201710 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

News in brief: British Airways has a new lounge in Copenhagen A new lounge opened at Copenhagen Airport last week – “Eventyr”, operated by Menzies.  British Airways has adopted .....

News in brief: British Airways has a new lounge in Copenhagen A new lounge opened at Copenhagen Airport last .....

7 Mar 20177 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 65 comments

News in brief: Last day for new Tesco Direct LEGO deal This is quick reminder that – until midnight tonight (Monday) – Tesco Direct is giving you 1,000 bonus Clubcard points (worth 2,400 .....

News in brief: Last day for new Tesco Direct LEGO deal This is quick reminder that – until midnight .....

6 Mar 20176 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

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