Two weeks ago, we told you that the 60 day block on booking Aer Lingus redemptions with Avios was back. It originally tried doing this in November 2023. Within two days of HfP writing about it, Aer .....

Two weeks ago, we told you that the 60 day block on booking Aer Lingus redemptions with Avios was back. It .....

14 May 202514 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Back in January 2024 I wrote about 10 new business class seats to look forward to that year. The list included the likes of Cathay’s Aria Suite, which I have since reviewed here and Japan .....

Back in January 2024 I wrote about 10 new business class seats to look forward to that year. The list included .....

14 May 202514 May 2025 by Rhys Jones • 22 comments

Airport lounge access card Priority Pass is not just about lounges. It also has deals with many airport restaurants where you can receive a free or discounted meal by showing your Priority Pass card. .....

Airport lounge access card Priority Pass is not just about lounges. It also has deals with many airport .....

14 May 202514 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

World of Hyatt has launched a new ‘buy points’ offer. You will get a 20% bonus when you buy 5,000+ points via this link. The offer runs to 21st July. What does it cost? We value .....

World of Hyatt has launched a new ‘buy points’ offer. You will get a 20% bonus when you buy .....

14 May 202514 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

This article shows you how to transfer Avios between British Airways and Qatar Airways, by explaining how to link your Privilege Club and British Airways Club accounts. Now that Qatar Airways (plus .....

This article shows you how to transfer Avios between British Airways and Qatar Airways, by explaining how to .....

13 May 202513 May 2025 by Rhys Jones • 29 comments

Here’s a surprise. Lufthansa has decided to follow its fellow Star Alliance member United Airlines and launch a cashback offer with American Express. As far as I can remember, this is the first .....

Here’s a surprise. Lufthansa has decided to follow its fellow Star Alliance member United Airlines and .....

13 May 202513 May 2025 by Rob Burgess

On Saturday we ran an article on the decision by Emirates to block anyone without elite status (Silver or above) in Emirates Skywards from booking First Class redemptions. This was clearly a move to .....

On Saturday we ran an article on the decision by Emirates to block anyone without elite status (Silver or .....

13 May 202513 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

This is our review of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge was one of the last lounges at Heathrow Terminal 2 to receive its 10-year makeover. .....

This is our review of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. The Air Canada Maple Leaf .....

13 May 202513 May 2025 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments

We don’t usually cover credit cards which don’t earn points or miles on HfP. The clue, after all, is in the site name! However there are two key features of the Lloyds Bank World Elite .....

We don’t usually cover credit cards which don’t earn points or miles on HfP. The clue, after all, .....

12 May 202512 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

Hotel news in brief: Get £75 cashback at Melia Hotels & Resorts Via a new American Express promotion, Melia Hotels & Resorts is offering £75 cashback on a £300+ transaction by 31st July. .....

Hotel news in brief: Get £75 cashback at Melia Hotels & Resorts Via a new American Express promotion, .....

12 May 202512 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

Air Canada has launched a rare limited-time offer for triple Aeroplan miles. Here’s how it works: If you want to top-up your Air Canada miles after your flight, this article looks at how to earn Air .....

Air Canada has launched a rare limited-time offer for triple Aeroplan miles. Here’s how it works: If you .....

12 May 202512 May 2025 by Rob Burgess

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty programme for Global Hotel Alliance, has been making a name for itself over the last couple of years with a mix of easy to earn status, generous elite benefits and .....

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty programme for Global Hotel Alliance, has been making a name for itself over the .....

12 May 202512 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

Marriott has extended its offer of 40,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points if you book a home or villa rental through its ‘Homes & Villas’ platform. You no longer need to have Marriott .....

Marriott has extended its offer of 40,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points if you book a home or villa rental .....

12 May 202512 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

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 .....

12 May 202512 May 2025 by Rob Burgess