In a surprising move, given the close relationship between British Airways and American Airlines, BA and US carrier JetBlue have applied for permission to launch codeshare flights. We are likely to .....

In a surprising move, given the close relationship between British Airways and American Airlines, BA and US .....

25 May 202425 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

This is our review of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (Amex Gold) credit card. This review is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing .....

This is our review of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (Amex Gold) credit card. This review is part .....

25 May 202425 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 26 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 .....

25 May 202425 May 2024 by Rhys Jones • 2 comments

What is it like being General Manager of an upscale London hotel? To find out, I spent some time earlier this month with Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry. As well as being Hyatt’s Area Vice President for UK .....

What is it like being General Manager of an upscale London hotel? To find out, I spent some time earlier this .....

24 May 202424 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 70 comments

As part of my day with Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, the Area Vice President for Hyatt in the UK and Ireland, I joined him on a hard hat tour of Park Hyatt London River Thames. Part 1 of this article, .....

As part of my day with Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, the Area Vice President for Hyatt in the UK and Ireland, I .....

24 May 202424 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

British Airways has announced its first ever flights to Tromsø in Norway for winter 2024. Tromsø will now become the most northernly destination on the British Airways network. Tickets are now .....

British Airways has announced its first ever flights to Tromsø in Norway for winter 2024. Tromsø will now .....

23 May 202423 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

This is our review of Emirates business class on a refurbished A380. Emirates is in the midst of a massive program to refurbish its workhorse A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft which represent the backbone .....

This is our review of Emirates business class on a refurbished A380. Emirates is in the midst of a massive .....

23 May 202423 May 2024 by Rhys Jones • 66 comments

Yesterday was the first day that that you could transfer Avios between Finnair Plus and British Airways Executive Club. Whilst Finnair switched to Avios back in March, IT issues meant that transfers .....

Yesterday was the first day that that you could transfer Avios between Finnair Plus and British Airways .....

23 May 202423 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Qatar Airways blocks Avios redemptions in First Class on its A380 fleet between London and Doha (although I booked one for my wife via ba.com ….. go figure!) and its rare to see it on other .....

Qatar Airways blocks Avios redemptions in First Class on its A380 fleet between London and Doha (although I .....

22 May 202422 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Aer Lingus has announced a new US route – Las Vegas! This opens up a new option to spend Avios to Las Vegas, with the benefits of being able to connect from many UK regional airports and .....

Aer Lingus has announced a new US route – Las Vegas! This opens up a new option to spend Avios to Las .....

22 May 202422 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

This is our review of the Emirates Business Class lounge at Dubai International Airport. After trialling Emirates’ new premium economy experience (review here), it was time to return to London .....

This is our review of the Emirates Business Class lounge at Dubai International Airport. After trialling .....

22 May 202422 May 2024 by Rhys Jones • 46 comments

Last week we published three articles on JetBlue following a trip by Rhys to the US - an overview of how JetBlue is shaking up transatlantic flying and Rhys's reviews of JetBlue Mint Suite and JetBlue .....

Last week we published three articles on JetBlue following a trip by Rhys to the US - an overview of how .....

22 May 202422 May 2024 by Katie Ridgers • 11 comments

This is our review of Emirates premium economy seat and service on an A380 flight from London Heathrow to Dubai International. Emirates’ premium economy has been on my bucket list ever since it .....

This is our review of Emirates premium economy seat and service on an A380 flight from London Heathrow to .....

21 May 202421 May 2024 by Rhys Jones • 98 comments

This is our review of the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for sole traders and small businesses. Key link: Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card application form Key facts: No annual fee .....

This is our review of the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for sole traders and small businesses. Key .....

21 May 202421 May 2024 by Rob Burgess