We have run a couple of articles recently about special offers for buying points: …. and there have been many others. These articles always generate feedback along the lines of ‘I never .....

We have run a couple of articles recently about special offers for buying points: …. and there have been .....

22 Apr 202422 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

Something is stirring on the first floor (two levels below the concourse) of Gatwick North’s lounge pavilion – and it isn’t clear what. To be more precise, what’s happening is .....

Something is stirring on the first floor (two levels below the concourse) of Gatwick North’s lounge .....

7 Aug 20237 August 2023 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

Why should you get the free British Airways American Express credit card? Today, I want to look at the top 10 card benefits you get if you apply for the free British Airways American Express credit .....

Why should you get the free British Airways American Express credit card? Today, I want to look at the top 10 .....

1 Feb 20251 February 2025 by Rob Burgess

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team. If you are not a .....

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....

23 Dec 202423 December 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

Three interesting flights deals popped up yesterday which are worth a look: Get 10% off ALL flights at Trip.com MoneySavingExpert is offering 10% off ALL flight bookings (starting from the UK) to the .....

Three interesting flights deals popped up yesterday which are worth a look: Get 10% off ALL flights at .....

15 Jan 202515 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

The Platinum Card from American Express is very popular with Head for Points readers, despite the £650 annual fee. (It may, of course, become even more popular soon now that British Airways is .....

The Platinum Card from American Express is very popular with Head for Points readers, despite the £650 annual .....

8 Jan 20258 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 87 comments

If you’re a fan of The Kooks, Virgin Red has an allocation of tickets for an exclusive rooftop gig on Friday 16th May. It takes place at the News Building at London Bridge, better known as .....

If you’re a fan of The Kooks, Virgin Red has an allocation of tickets for an exclusive rooftop gig on .....

7 May 20257 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Three new American Express cashback deals popped up yesterday which look interesting. The Virgin Atlantic one is particularly good and is worth £250. Let’s start with the hotel offers, however. .....

Three new American Express cashback deals popped up yesterday which look interesting. The Virgin Atlantic one .....

5 Feb 20255 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

This is Part 2 of our initial response to the news that Sainsbury’s is the new Avios supermarket partner and that Nectar points and Avios will become interchangeable. Please don’t read .....

This is Part 2 of our initial response to the news that Sainsbury’s is the new Avios supermarket partner .....

21 Jan 202121 January 2021 by Rob Burgess • 191 comments

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. Please forward it to any friends or family who you think may be .....

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

20 Apr 202420 April 2024 by Rhys Jones

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has extended its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. You have always been able to convert Bonvoy points into Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios at the usual 3:1 rate, but .....

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has extended its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. You have always been able to .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

This articles shows you how you can earn Avios points from Heathrow Rewards and how to convert your Heathrow Rewards points into Avios. Heathrow Rewards, the loyalty scheme for shopping or parking at .....

This articles shows you how you can earn Avios points from Heathrow Rewards and how to convert your Heathrow .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 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