The long awaited ‘Luton Airport Express’ rail service is getting closer. East Midlands Railway has confirmed that a new half hourly non-stop service between London St Pancras and Luton .....

The long awaited ‘Luton Airport Express’ rail service is getting closer. East Midlands Railway has .....

17 Feb 202117 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

In December, we ran this introductory article on Plum Guide home and villa rentals. If the idea of a home or villa rental holiday is beginning to grow on you for 2021, Plum Guide is offering a .....

In December, we ran this introductory article on Plum Guide home and villa rentals. If the idea of a home or .....

17 Feb 202117 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

Last Wednesday was the launch date for easyJet’s controversial new cabin baggage policy. With only a handful of flights operating, and with only a handful of passengers, the launch was .....

Last Wednesday was the launch date for easyJet’s controversial new cabin baggage policy. With only a .....

15 Feb 202115 February 2021 by Rhys Jones • 102 comments

News in brief: New LNER cashback deal with Amex works for all train companies A new cashback deal with train operator LNER has appeared on many American Express cards. You need to opt-in if it shows .....

News in brief: New LNER cashback deal with Amex works for all train companies A new cashback deal with train .....

14 Feb 202114 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

News in brief: 25% Addison Lee discount if you’re getting your covid vaccination Addison Lee has launched a special taxi offer for anyone in London who is on their way to receive their covid .....

News in brief: 25% Addison Lee discount if you’re getting your covid vaccination Addison Lee has .....

14 Feb 202114 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that you don’t miss out on any short-notice deals or offers, we also offer this weekly summary .....

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that .....

13 Feb 202113 February 2021 by Rhys Jones

Back in October, we covered Gatwick’s announcement of a terminal drop-off fee. Any vehicles dropping off passengers directly outside either the North or South terminals will be charged a £5 fee .....

Back in October, we covered Gatwick’s announcement of a terminal drop-off fee. Any vehicles dropping off .....

12 Feb 202112 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

The Government has launched its hotel quarantine booking portal this afternoon. Unsurprisingly, it isn’t functioning and the ability to book has been temporarily withdrawn …. There is some .....

The Government has launched its hotel quarantine booking portal this afternoon. Unsurprisingly, it isn’t .....

11 Feb 202111 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 167 comments

The Civil Aviation Authority is, astonishingly, allowing Heathrow to proceed with its claim to have its coronavirus losses repaid to it by the airlines via a levy on flight tickets. Heathrow has asked .....

The Civil Aviation Authority is, astonishingly, allowing Heathrow to proceed with its claim to have its .....

9 Feb 20219 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 82 comments

If you are interested in a staycation this Easter, Love Home Swap is offering an exclusive three month free trial to HfP readers. With the vaccine rollout picking up steam, travelling looks like it .....

If you are interested in a staycation this Easter, Love Home Swap is offering an exclusive three month free .....

9 Feb 20219 February 2021 by HfP Partner Content • 15 comments

One of the things that is so fascinating about the frequent flyer space is that there are always tools popping up which fill a small but useful niche. I often get emails from Head for Points readers .....

One of the things that is so fascinating about the frequent flyer space is that there are always tools popping .....

8 Feb 20218 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

This is our review of the Amex Cashback cards, specifically the American Express Platinum Cashback and American Express Platinum Cashback Everyday credit cards. Head for Points is primarily about .....

This is our review of the Amex Cashback cards, specifically the American Express Platinum Cashback and .....

7 Feb 20217 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that you don’t miss out on any short-notice deals or offers, we also offer this weekly summary .....

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that .....

6 Feb 20216 February 2021 by Rhys Jones

Eastern Airways is primarily known for its UK domestic routes, so it was a surprise to see it launch two new routes to Gibraltar. Even more surprising is where the flights are going from: There will .....

Eastern Airways is primarily known for its UK domestic routes, so it was a surprise to see it launch two new .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess