Why should you get the Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard credit card? Today, I want to look at the top 10 card benefits you will receive if you apply for a free Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard .....

Why should you get the Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard credit card? Today, I want to look at the top 10 card .....

1 Feb 20251 February 2025 by Rob Burgess

Back in the olden days, it was relatively common for airlines to allow you to transfer your miles into hotel programmes. American Airlines was particularly keen. Then, slowly but surely, a pyramid .....

Back in the olden days, it was relatively common for airlines to allow you to transfer your miles into hotel .....

23 Jul 202423 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up to this free .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

2 Aug 20252 August 2025 by Rob Burgess

Hilton has opened up bookings for the Waldorf Astoria New York. The hotel has been closed since 2017 for a top to toe refurbishment. The property, which was actually two hotels – the main hotel .....

Hilton has opened up bookings for the Waldorf Astoria New York. The hotel has been closed since 2017 for a top .....

13 Dec 202413 December 2024 by Rob Burgess

Effective immediately, you will be able to drop off and pick-up Zipcar Flex cars from Gatwick Airport. It is a welcome addition to the long-standing drop-off at Heathrow Terminal 5. However, that .....

Effective immediately, you will be able to drop off and pick-up Zipcar Flex cars from Gatwick Airport. It is a .....

6 Sep 20226 September 2022 by Rhys Jones • 62 comments

Marriott Bonvoy Moments is the Marriott Bonvoy experiences platform where you can redeem your points to buy and bid on various in-person events such as concerts, sporting fixtures and dining .....

Marriott Bonvoy Moments is the Marriott Bonvoy experiences platform where you can redeem your points to buy .....

9 Aug 20259 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • 3 comments

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up here to receive this free .....

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest .....

19 Feb 202419 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

I have a soft spot for InterContinental London The O2. It is a good quality hotel which can be excellent value on certain dates. I took my family there for a weekend break once when it was £100 per .....

I have a soft spot for InterContinental London The O2. It is a good quality hotel which can be excellent value .....

26 Apr 202226 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 126 comments

An interesting double dip opportunity has popped up from The Wine Flyer, the Avios wine subsidiary. If you have a British Airways American Express card, you should have an opt-in offer there for 3,000 .....

An interesting double dip opportunity has popped up from The Wine Flyer, the Avios wine subsidiary. If you .....

29 Mar 202429 March 2024 by Rob Burgess

Is there any value in using Virgin Points for non-flying redemptions?  Let’s take a look. This article is Part 11 of our updated ‘Virgin Redemption University’ series. Further .....

Is there any value in using Virgin Points for non-flying redemptions?  Let’s take a look. This .....

30 Sep 202430 September 2024 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

News in brief: New Marriott Bonvoy The O2 concert tickets released Marriott Bonvoy has released a new batch of tickets for its box at The O2 arena in London. A picture of the old suite, before it .....

News in brief: New Marriott Bonvoy The O2 concert tickets released Marriott Bonvoy has released a new batch of .....

25 Sep 202225 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

Is it worth redeeming your Virgin Points to pay, in full or in part, for a Virgin Atlantic Holidays package?  Let’s take a look. This article is Part 8 of our updated ‘Virgin .....

Is it worth redeeming your Virgin Points to pay, in full or in part, for a Virgin Atlantic Holidays .....

20 Sep 202420 September 2024 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive available if you sign up for a subscription. You can check out the Avios deal here. What is The .....

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive .....

23 May 202223 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

This article is our attempt to decide what Marriott Bonvoy points are worth. How should you value them? Valuing miles and points is a thankless job. We have always published articles on what Avios .....

This article is our attempt to decide what Marriott Bonvoy points are worth. How should you value them? .....

17 Aug 202517 August 2025 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments