Last week, I was on the BBC’s World Business Report commenting on the release of Heathrow’s 2023 results. Sadly it isn’t on iPlayer so you can’t check out my living room! The .....

Last week, I was on the BBC’s World Business Report commenting on the release of Heathrow’s 2023 .....

28 Feb 202428 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 152 comments

British Airways has launched a new ‘buy Avios’ bonus promotion – and it is the most generous we have ever seen. Until 18th May you will receive 75% bonus Avios when you buy or gift .....

British Airways has launched a new ‘buy Avios’ bonus promotion – and it is the most generous .....

5 May 20205 May 2020 by Rob Burgess • 229 comments

We don’t write much about private jets on Head for Points but, like any aviation enthusiast, I find them fascinating and can’t resist taking a look when I have the chance. In the past .....

We don’t write much about private jets on Head for Points but, like any aviation enthusiast, I find them .....

17 Dec 202217 December 2022 by Rhys Jones • 50 comments

Last week we covered the very positive news that Virgin Atlantic will now let you transfer Virgin Points to any other member for a flat £10 fee – up to 2m at a time! Virgin Atlantic was almost .....

Last week we covered the very positive news that Virgin Atlantic will now let you transfer Virgin Points to .....

13 Sep 202313 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

This article looks at both Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa and the new British Airways Accelerating Business American Express card.  Which card is best for your business? Full details of the .....

This article looks at both Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa and the new British Airways Accelerating .....

3 Jul 20203 July 2020 by Rob Burgess • 18 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 .....

4 Jun 20224 June 2022 by Rob Burgess

News in brief: [SUSPENDED] The 3-day Heathrow refuelling strike starts today EDIT: The strike has been postponed following a last minute pay offer yesterday evening. Substantial disruption is expected .....

News in brief: [SUSPENDED] The 3-day Heathrow refuelling strike starts today EDIT: The strike has been .....

21 Jul 202221 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

If you are keen to book a holiday at the moment but are worried about what would happen if you voluntarily changed your mind about going, BA Holidays has got your back. BA Holidays has just updated .....

If you are keen to book a holiday at the moment but are worried about what would happen if you voluntarily .....

2 Jul 20202 July 2020 by Rhys Jones • 91 comments

Aer Lingus Regional, operated via a Stobart Air franchise, has announced six new routes from Belfast City Airport. Starting on a phased basis from 27th August, Aer Lingus will fly from Belfast City .....

Aer Lingus Regional, operated via a Stobart Air franchise, has announced six new routes from Belfast City .....

24 Jul 202024 July 2020 by Rob Burgess

If you thought that the relaunch of Flybe had fallen through when it was forced to hand back its Heathrow slots, you were wrong. According to the ad below, posted on LinkedIn, the airline is .....

If you thought that the relaunch of Flybe had fallen through when it was forced to hand back its Heathrow .....

30 Jun 202130 June 2021 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Various online sources, some of which include comment from a Spanish trade union representing crew, are reporting that British Airways has signed a contract with sister airline Iberia Express to .....

Various online sources, some of which include comment from a Spanish trade union representing crew, are .....

22 Jan 202222 January 2022 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Capital On Tap, which runs an excellent small business Visa card which indirectly earns Avios, is running an impressive competition. One cardholder will win a trip to the World Cup Final in Doha, .....

Capital On Tap, which runs an excellent small business Visa card which indirectly earns Avios, is running an .....

16 Oct 202216 October 2022 by Rob Burgess

Paying for seat selection when flying has become the norm over the last decade or so. It isn’t even questioned any longer in Economy, although few airlines have gone as far as British Airways to .....

Paying for seat selection when flying has become the norm over the last decade or so. It isn’t even .....

18 Jun 202318 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 117 comments

2022 and 2023 have seen a huge number of new aircraft cabins launched. It started with Finnair in early 2022 with its revolutionary ‘no-recline’ seat. Iberia followed, as did Air France, .....

2022 and 2023 have seen a huge number of new aircraft cabins launched. It started with Finnair in early 2022 .....

10 Oct 202310 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 53 comments