After a fair amount of speculation, British Airways announced yesterday that it is – with immediate effect – starting the interior conversion of its short-haul aircraft. They are starting .....

After a fair amount of speculation, British Airways announced yesterday that it is – with immediate .....

17 Jun 201417 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 105 comments

Our main article today is about the new British Airways short-haul seat. As part of the PR operation to promote the new seat, BA is offering 1 million short-haul seats at reduced prices. You need to .....

Our main article today is about the new British Airways short-haul seat. As part of the PR operation to .....

17 Jun 201417 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Travelzoo is currently offering passes to certain No1 Traveller airport lounges for just £20.  The size of the saving varies by airport but this is not a bad deal for the facilities offered. The .....

Travelzoo is currently offering passes to certain No1 Traveller airport lounges for just £20.  The size of .....

17 Jun 201417 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Head for Points reader Ricardo travels a lot in Japan.  I was pleased when he offered to write a piece on the excellent value he receives for his Avios when redeeming for domestic Japan Airlines .....

Head for Points reader Ricardo travels a lot in Japan.  I was pleased when he offered to write a piece on the .....

16 Jun 201416 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Avios Suitcase is a Facebook game that can be played by anyone with a Facebook and an avios.com (not ba.com) account. You earn points for completing a series of social media tasks. If you have not .....

Avios Suitcase is a Facebook game that can be played by anyone with a Facebook and an avios.com (not ba.com) .....

16 Jun 201416 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Hilton has launched its Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 33% off the Best Available Rate for hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. There is a special home page for this promotion which .....

Hilton has launched its Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 33% off the Best Available Rate for hotels in .....

16 Jun 201416 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

It is a long time since I looked at this topic, so I have decided to take another look at the vexing and unanswerable question – ‘What is the value of an Avios point?‘.  If you .....

It is a long time since I looked at this topic, so I have decided to take another look at the vexing and .....

15 Jun 201415 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

A couple of months ago, a Head for Points reader called up Hilton HHonors about a routine enquiry.   When the agent had dealt with his query, he made him an offer – would he be interested in .....

A couple of months ago, a Head for Points reader called up Hilton HHonors about a routine enquiry.   When .....

15 Jun 201415 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Until 30th June, IHG Rewards Club is offering a 15% discount when you use your hard-earned points for merchandise or gift vouchers. This is usually a terrible way to use miles or points.  You will .....

Until 30th June, IHG Rewards Club is offering a 15% discount when you use your hard-earned points for .....

15 Jun 201415 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

It’s back, on the fairly regular ‘every nine months’ timetable.  I’m talking about the ‘25% bonus when you transfer your hotel points to British Airways Avios‘ .....

It’s back, on the fairly regular ‘every nine months’ timetable.  I’m talking .....

14 Jun 201414 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Hotel Indigo is the ‘lifestyle / boutique’ hotel brand inside IHG.  There are currently three Hotel Indigo properties in London, two in converted town houses – you get quirky room .....

Hotel Indigo is the ‘lifestyle / boutique’ hotel brand inside IHG.  There are currently three .....

14 Jun 201414 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

If you need to boost your American Express spend to hit a sign-up bonus, one way to push yourself nearer to the target is to buy some Sterling travellers cheques from American Express Currency .....

If you need to boost your American Express spend to hit a sign-up bonus, one way to push yourself nearer to .....

14 Jun 201414 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

MBNA is on a bit of a roll at the moment.  They have increased their sign-up bonuses on the: Etihad Guest credit card (article here, 12000 miles, free) Virgin Flying Club credit cards (article here, .....

MBNA is on a bit of a roll at the moment.  They have increased their sign-up bonuses on the: Etihad Guest .....

13 Jun 201413 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Tesco has launched a new batch of pre-order DVD’s.  Each offers 150 bonus Clubcard points (360 Avios, 375 Virgin Flying Club miles) if you are happy to order and pay now in advance of their .....

Tesco has launched a new batch of pre-order DVD’s.  Each offers 150 bonus Clubcard points (360 Avios, .....

13 Jun 201413 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments