EDIT:  the tool described in this article has now stopped working, sorry.  The link has therefore been removed. I get a constant stream of emails asking for advice on booking British Airways .....

EDIT:  the tool described in this article has now stopped working, sorry.  The link has therefore been .....

3 Jan 20173 January 2017 by Rob Burgess • 85 comments

If you are interested in UK travel hacking, Head for Points is, realistically, your only good daily source of news and information.  If you sign up for our daily newsletter or visit the site .....

If you are interested in UK travel hacking, Head for Points is, realistically, your only good daily source of .....

2 Jan 20172 January 2017 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

Avios (as in avios.com and not British Airways Executive Club) has, with no communication to members, announced on a quiet corner of its website that it is dropping three airline redemption partners. .....

Avios (as in avios.com and not British Airways Executive Club) has, with no communication to members, .....

30 Dec 201630 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

Tesco Bank runs regular promotions offering bonus Clubcard points if you are prepared to hand over your insurance renewal dates. It turns out that I haven’t mentioned this deal for 6 months .....

Tesco Bank runs regular promotions offering bonus Clubcard points if you are prepared to hand over your .....

30 Dec 201630 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

If you are looking for a way to give your Avios or Virgin Flying Club a little free boost for the new year, this deal is worth a look. Tesco Bank is still offering a ‘secret’ sign-up bonus .....

If you are looking for a way to give your Avios or Virgin Flying Club a little free boost for the new year, .....

29 Dec 201629 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

Whilst British Airways has become a little paranoid about Norwegian’s low cost long haul operation from Gatwick – which has led to BA launching ‘spoiler’ routes to Oakland and .....

Whilst British Airways has become a little paranoid about Norwegian’s low cost long haul operation from .....

28 Dec 201628 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

News in brief: Get free Uber rides on Christmas Eve As part of a promotion with Budweiser, you can travel for free with UberX tonight between 4pm and midnight. This offer is good for both new and .....

News in brief: Get free Uber rides on Christmas Eve As part of a promotion with Budweiser, you can travel for .....

24 Dec 201624 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 74 comments

News in brief: The BA strike is called off The British Airways strike by mixed fleet cabin crew, scheduled for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, was called off last night. BA will now run a normal .....

News in brief: The BA strike is called off The British Airways strike by mixed fleet cabin crew, scheduled for .....

23 Dec 201623 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Until 31st December, Iberia Plus is offering a 50% bonus when you transfer your Iberia Plus Avios points to another member. This offers an interesting opportunity to pick up a few cheap Avios points .....

Until 31st December, Iberia Plus is offering a 50% bonus when you transfer your Iberia Plus Avios points to .....

22 Dec 201622 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

British Airways has launched its annual December sale – click here for details.  Without a hint of irony, it is called ‘The Unforgettable Sale’.  Once you’ve seen the pricing .....

British Airways has launched its annual December sale – click here for details.  Without a hint of .....

22 Dec 201622 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 80 comments

News in brief: Last day for the Tesco / LEGO deal – delivery by Christmas A quick reminder that today, Thursday, is the last day to get 2,400 Avios or 2,500 Virgin miles (ie 1,000 Clubcard .....

News in brief: Last day for the Tesco / LEGO deal – delivery by Christmas A quick reminder that today, .....

22 Dec 201622 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Tesco Direct and LEGO have launched a last-minute deal for anyone out there who still needs to buy Christmas presents. Until Thursday (22nd December) you will get 1,000 extra Clubcard points – .....

Tesco Direct and LEGO have launched a last-minute deal for anyone out there who still needs to buy Christmas .....

20 Dec 201620 December 2016 by Anika Burnett • 24 comments

Avios wants you to hit the high street and earn Avios from your in-store purchases. Sounds familiar? We were also confused by Avios’ announcement. Do they not have a partnership with Bink to do .....

Avios wants you to hit the high street and earn Avios from your in-store purchases. Sounds familiar? We were .....

19 Dec 201619 December 2016 by Anika Burnett • 46 comments

I ran a long article yesterday on ‘how to fly long haul planes on short haul redemptions’ – read it here.  This was mainly about ‘fifth freedom’ flights but also touched .....

I ran a long article yesterday on ‘how to fly long haul planes on short haul redemptions’ – .....

19 Dec 201619 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments