News in brief: Nectar Connect is now accepting American Express registrations again Six weeks ago I published an article called ‘Nectar Connect is growing on me, because it doubles up with Amex .....

News in brief: Nectar Connect is now accepting American Express registrations again Six weeks ago I published .....

24 Jun 202324 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Hilton has quietly been rolling out its ‘rooms for day use’ service over the last few years. This allows you to book a hotel room for the working day – the idea is to compete .....

Hilton has quietly been rolling out its ‘rooms for day use’ service over the last few years. This .....

24 Jun 202324 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 15 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 .....

24 Jun 202324 June 2023 by Rhys Jones

The long running industrial action over pay by security staff at Heathrow has been resolved after workers agreed to accept an improved pay deal. Staff will receive an increase of between 15.5% and .....

The long running industrial action over pay by security staff at Heathrow has been resolved after workers .....

23 Jun 202323 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

From January, British Airways will increase its minimum connection times at Heathrow by 25%. Minimum Connection Times (often referred to as MCTs) govern the shortest time available for bookable flight .....

From January, British Airways will increase its minimum connection times at Heathrow by 25%. Minimum .....

23 Jun 202323 June 2023 by Rhys Jones • 154 comments

British Airways and The Economist have brought back their special offer for taking out a subscription. As you can see at this link, you can earn 15,000 or 18,000 Avios with a new one-year .....

British Airways and The Economist have brought back their special offer for taking out a subscription. As you .....

23 Jun 202323 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

This is our review of the Joan Miro Sala VIP lounge in Barcelona. The Joan Miro lounge in Barcelona was my last stop before flying back home to London, after a whistle stop trip to Austria, Italy and .....

This is our review of the Joan Miro Sala VIP lounge in Barcelona. The Joan Miro lounge in Barcelona was my .....

23 Jun 202323 June 2023 by Rhys Jones • 35 comments

Back in March 2022, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles are no more. If you think ‘so what?’ because you could already book Qatar Airways .....

Back in March 2022, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles .....

22 Jun 202322 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

This is our review of the Marco Polo Club lounge at Venice Marco Polo Airport. I was surprised to find out that pre-covid, Marco Polo Airport was the fourth busiest airport in Italy after Rome, Milan .....

This is our review of the Marco Polo Club lounge at Venice Marco Polo Airport. I was surprised to find out .....

22 Jun 202322 June 2023 by Rhys Jones • 23 comments

Hyatt has launched its summer promotion for 2023, and for the first time that I can remember it has a geographical restriction. It is only valid at hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia .....

Hyatt has launched its summer promotion for 2023, and for the first time that I can remember it has a .....

22 Jun 202322 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

In response to a reader email, I wanted to look at whether you can transfer Club Eurostar points to a friend or family member. A bit of background …. Club Eurostar replaced Eurostar Frequent .....

In response to a reader email, I wanted to look at whether you can transfer Club Eurostar points to a friend .....

22 Jun 202322 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

This is our review of the airport-operated Vienna Lounge at Vienna Airport in Terminal 1. As you will see, it is one of the best business class lounges I have ever used and probably the best .....

This is our review of the airport-operated Vienna Lounge at Vienna Airport in Terminal 1. As you will see, it .....

21 Jun 202321 June 2023 by Rhys Jones • 58 comments

Qatar Airways (yes Qatar Airways, not British Airways) has launched a generous ‘buy Avios’ bonus promotion. The link to buy is here. For today and tomorrow, you will receive a 60% bonus .....

Qatar Airways (yes Qatar Airways, not British Airways) has launched a generous ‘buy Avios’ bonus .....

21 Jun 202321 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of finding a Heathrow Express discount. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the service – we’re going to the birthday .....

It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of finding a Heathrow Express discount. To .....

21 Jun 202321 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments