Nectar introduced a new hotel booking site, the simply named Nectar Hotels, just under two years ago. When the ability to transfer Nectar points to Avios launched last year, it suddenly became an .....

Nectar introduced a new hotel booking site, the simply named Nectar Hotels, just under two years ago. When the .....

29 Apr 202229 April 2022 by Sinead Archer • 21 comments

Whilst Hong Kong and China look like they will remain off the tourist map for some time, and even Japan only moving forwards slowly, Malaysia is pushing ahead with plans to make itself attractive to .....

Whilst Hong Kong and China look like they will remain off the tourist map for some time, and even Japan only .....

29 Apr 202229 April 2022 by Rob Burgess

Back in October we exclusively revealed that Crown Plaza The City – for many people, the best IHG Rewards hotel in London – was defecting to Hyatt. It will become Hyatt Regency London .....

Back in October we exclusively revealed that Crown Plaza The City – for many people, the best IHG .....

29 Apr 202229 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

It is now five years since Aer Lingus AerClub was launched.  We don’t cover it much on Head for Points but – as you can earn Avios in AerClub which can be moved across to British .....

It is now five years since Aer Lingus AerClub was launched.  We don’t cover it much on Head for .....

29 Apr 202229 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

A month ago, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles are no more. You can now link your British Airways Executive Club account with your Qatar Airways .....

A month ago, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles are no .....

28 Apr 202228 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

News in brief: British Airways resorting to Titan charter aircraft at London Gatwick British Airways has quietly leased charter aircraft from Titan Airways to operate flights from London Gatwick. This .....

News in brief: British Airways resorting to Titan charter aircraft at London Gatwick British Airways has .....

28 Apr 202228 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

The Shangri-La hotel group, which also includes the Traders, Hotel Jen and Kerry chains, has launched its new loyalty programme today. The old ‘Golden Circle’ scheme has been retired, to .....

The Shangri-La hotel group, which also includes the Traders, Hotel Jen and Kerry chains, has launched its new .....

28 Apr 202228 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

One idea occasionally mooted by readers as a way of improving British Airways Executive Club (although, to be fair, the scheme is very competitive these days with the exception of its ‘taxes and .....

One idea occasionally mooted by readers as a way of improving British Airways Executive Club (although, to be .....

27 Apr 202227 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

Aspire Rewards is the little-known reward scheme for Aspire and Club Aspire airport lounges in the UK, except for those at Heathrow. It isn’t widely used, but it shoud be on your radar because .....

Aspire Rewards is the little-known reward scheme for Aspire and Club Aspire airport lounges in the UK, except .....

27 Apr 202227 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

News in brief: British Airways closes its lounge in Houston Whilst British Airways is investing huge sums in a new lounge complex at New York JFK Terminal 8 in advance of its move in December, other .....

News in brief: British Airways closes its lounge in Houston Whilst British Airways is investing huge sums in a .....

27 Apr 202227 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

American Express has launched a new wave of hotel cashback deals. Whatever you are planning this Spring, you are likely to find a deal for you. As usual, these offers may or may not appear somewhere .....

American Express has launched a new wave of hotel cashback deals. Whatever you are planning this Spring, you .....

26 Apr 202226 April 2022 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

If you have a British Airways weekend flight from Southampton Airport this Summer, there is some good news. The Spitfire Lounge is finally about to reopen. The airport is hardly pushing the boat out .....

If you have a British Airways weekend flight from Southampton Airport this Summer, there is some good news. .....

26 Apr 202226 April 2022 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

If you thought Boeing’s woes were over now that the 737MAX is back in the skies, think again. The aircraft manufacturer is experiencing something of a horrendum decennium as it deals with delays .....

If you thought Boeing’s woes were over now that the 737MAX is back in the skies, think again. The .....

26 Apr 202226 April 2022 by Rhys Jones • 57 comments