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When Radisson Rewards undertook its points massacre in October 2022, slashing the value of unused points by 2/3rds with no notice, we said that the average value was now 0.2p. Over time, this actually .....
When Radisson Rewards undertook its points massacre in October 2022, slashing the value of unused points by .....
12 Jan 202512 January 2025 • 19 comments
The number one question I get when I tell people what I do, after they comment that I have their ‘dream job’, is “how do you beat jet lag?” The answer I always give is that I .....
The number one question I get when I tell people what I do, after they comment that I have their ‘dream .....
24 May 202524 May 2025 • 169 comments
Why should you get the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card? Today, I want to look at the top 10 card benefits you get if you get the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (Amex Gold) .....
Why should you get the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card? Today, I want to look at the top .....
1 Feb 20251 February 2025
What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth? I have written numerous articles before about using American Express Membership Rewards points and a few pieces on how I value airline miles .....
What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth? I have written numerous articles before about using .....
1 Oct 20241 October 2024
The Aerotel, in Heathrow Terminal 3, is running a special offer for anyone needing a room by 31st March. If you book by 24th March, you will get a discount of 20% off the best available rate. You .....
The Aerotel, in Heathrow Terminal 3, is running a special offer for anyone needing a room by 31st March. If .....
16 Feb 202216 February 2022 • 47 comments
Radisson Rewards – the loyalty scheme for Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Park Inn and Park Plaza – has launched a double points sale. Here is the small print: This could work out .....
Radisson Rewards – the loyalty scheme for Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Park Inn and Park Plaza – .....
23 Apr 202223 April 2022
For the first time in 18 months – an unusually long gap for this offer – Avios has brought back its ‘bonus when you transfer your hotel loyalty points to British Airways .....
For the first time in 18 months – an unusually long gap for this offer – Avios has brought back .....
21 Apr 202221 April 2022 • 30 comments
Monday was a busier-than-usual day for IHG Hotels & Resorts. It added over 100 hotels in Germany in one go, through a franchise deal with NOVUM Hospitality. It will see two IHG brands – .....
Monday was a busier-than-usual day for IHG Hotels & Resorts. It added over 100 hotels in Germany in one .....
17 Apr 202417 April 2024 • 93 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 .....
22 Feb 202522 February 2025
Alaska Airlines has been offering good deals on its partner Aer Lingus for some time now (see here, for example). It’s not entirely clear why – they do not seem to be mistake fares, .....
Alaska Airlines has been offering good deals on its partner Aer Lingus for some time now (see here, for .....
10 Jun 202510 June 2025 • 66 comments
British Airways has launched two new Avios-only flghts for Easter 2025. These are bookable now. Both flights will operate on Friday 18th April which is Good Friday, returning eight days later. There .....
British Airways has launched two new Avios-only flghts for Easter 2025. These are bookable now. Both flights .....
25 Jul 202425 July 2024 • 32 comments
Yesterday we ran an article covering the new benefits that Aer Lingus AerClub elite members will get when flying on British Airways. A lot of readers asked if the deal worked the other way – and .....
Yesterday we ran an article covering the new benefits that Aer Lingus AerClub elite members will get when .....
22 Nov 202422 November 2024 • 37 comments
Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Head for Points tends to focus on the first two types. I thought it was worth a look at the four loyalty .....
Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Head for Points .....
25 Oct 202425 October 2024 • 43 comments
What are Club Eurostar points worth? 18 months ago Club Eurostar had a relaunch which doubled the cost of free trips – albeit with a higher earning rate going forward and a status bonus for .....
What are Club Eurostar points worth? 18 months ago Club Eurostar had a relaunch which doubled the cost of free .....
22 Apr 202522 April 2025 • 14 comments
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