Route news in brief: Norwegian launches three new routes from the UK Norwegian, now a dedicated short haul operator following its post-covid restructuring, is adding three new routes to the UK next .....

Route news in brief: Norwegian launches three new routes from the UK Norwegian, now a dedicated short haul .....

10 Dec 202410 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Last week, Icelandair took delivery of its very first Airbus – an A321LR – in its 87-year history. The milestone was marked with a launch event at Keflavik Airport, the airline’s .....

Last week, Icelandair took delivery of its very first Airbus – an A321LR – in its 87-year history. .....

9 Dec 20249 December 2024 by Rhys Jones • 23 comments

Yesterday we looked at the NEW Capital on Tap Pro credit card for small businesses. It offers you airport lounge access from Priority Pass and top tier VIP hotel status with Radisson Rewards, with .....

Yesterday we looked at the NEW Capital on Tap Pro credit card for small businesses. It offers you airport .....

9 Dec 20249 December 2024 by Rob Burgess

Marriott news in brief: W Prague opens Marriott has just launched its ‘W’ brand in the Czech capital and it is possibly the best interpretation yet of the new ‘luxury .....

Marriott news in brief: W Prague opens Marriott has just launched its ‘W’ brand in the Czech .....

9 Dec 20249 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

What is a hotel mattress run, and how do you do one? I thought I would take a look at the concept of ‘mattress runs’ today.  A ‘mattress run’ involves booking a .....

What is a hotel mattress run, and how do you do one? I thought I would take a look at the concept of .....

9 Dec 20249 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

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 .....

9 Dec 20249 December 2024 by Rob Burgess

Hilton Honors has just launched its new winter / spring promotion which is now open for registration – click here. To give Hilton credit, it is very straightforward with minimal small .....

Hilton Honors has just launched its new winter / spring promotion which is now open for registration .....

8 Dec 20248 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Since joining Head for Points, I’ve covered EU and UK regulations regarding the right to compensation, refund or re-routing when things go wrong during your flight. Everything from what you are .....

Since joining Head for Points, I’ve covered EU and UK regulations regarding the right to compensation, .....

8 Dec 20248 December 2024 by Rhys Jones • 48 comments

We have been big fans of the Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa credit card for small businesses for many years, and a lot of our SME-owning readers have taken one out. Earning points worth 1 Avios .....

We have been big fans of the Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa credit card for small businesses for many .....

8 Dec 20248 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

You can pick up some free points in Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty programme for Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, Mercure, Fairmont, Raffles, M Gallery and other brands, by signing up to their .....

You can pick up some free points in Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty programme for Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, .....

8 Dec 20248 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you can fly 15 of the SkyTeam alliance carriers by the end of 2024, you will receive 1 million .....

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by HfP team • 40 comments

This is our review of the new Radisson Blu hotel which recently opened in Sheffield. For one night on a grey weekend in November we were in Sheffield for a family celebration. Over the years we have .....

This is our review of the new Radisson Blu hotel which recently opened in Sheffield. For one night on a grey .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by Conny Urban • 12 comments

American Express has launched a cashback deal with Minor Hotels. It is a global deal which makes it more interesting than most Europe-focussed Amex cashback deals, although it only runs until the end .....

American Express has launched a cashback deal with Minor Hotels. It is a global deal which makes it more .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 10 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 .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by Rhys Jones