British Airways appears to be gearing up to launch its own version of ‘CombiFare’, the innovative Virgin Flying Club feature which I have praised in various articles. This is based on a .....

British Airways appears to be gearing up to launch its own version of ‘CombiFare’, the innovative .....

26 Aug 201626 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

This is my review of the Aloft hotel in Liverpool. Last weekend I went to Liverpool to take a look at the (fairly) new Aloft hotel.  This is, amazingly, the only Starwood hotel in England outside .....

This is my review of the Aloft hotel in Liverpool. Last weekend I went to Liverpool to take a look at the .....

26 Aug 201626 August 2016 by Anika Burnett • 15 comments

Here is part 2 of my review of the Aloft Liverpool hotel. In part 1 of my Aloft Liverpool review (click here) I looked at my room, gym and meeting spaces. Part 2 focuses on the restaurant and bar and .....

Here is part 2 of my review of the Aloft Liverpool hotel. In part 1 of my Aloft Liverpool review (click here) .....

26 Aug 201626 August 2016 by Anika Burnett • 32 comments

British Airways launched its September sale on Tuesday with offers in all travel classes. The home page for the sale is here.  You can book until 21st September. Travel dates are all over the .....

British Airways launched its September sale on Tuesday with offers in all travel classes. The home page for .....

25 Aug 201625 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

Accor has launched a new ‘triple points’ promotion for stays in the UK. Before I get to that, I want to remind you of the parallel ‘triple Avios’ programme Accor is running. .....

Accor has launched a new ‘triple points’ promotion for stays in the UK. Before I get to that, I .....

25 Aug 201625 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

News in brief: Finnair increasing Edinburgh and Dublin services Finnair is clearly happy with the success of its new Edinburgh and Dublin routes as both services are being increased for 2017. Remember .....

News in brief: Finnair increasing Edinburgh and Dublin services Finnair is clearly happy with the success of .....

25 Aug 201625 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

News in brief: Get 2,400 Avios with £60 LEGO spend It’s back – another Lego deal from Tesco Direct. Until Monday night, you will receive 1,000 Clubcard points (worth 2,400 Avios or 2,500 .....

News in brief: Get 2,400 Avios with £60 LEGO spend It’s back – another Lego deal from Tesco .....

24 Aug 201624 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 86 comments

Regular readers may remember that, back in May, I wrote about an Avios redemption I had booked which was – by a large margin – the most lucrative I have ever done. I thought it only fair .....

Regular readers may remember that, back in May, I wrote about an Avios redemption I had booked which was .....

24 Aug 201624 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the 40-strong UK hotel group, receives very little coverage on Head for Points.  This is despite the fact that it runs one of my favourite hotels, the Bath Spa Hotel .....

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the 40-strong UK hotel group, receives very little coverage on Head for .....

24 Aug 201624 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

It is always risky writing about deals which are not yet launched as there is always a chance that they get pulled at the last minute or start late.  So, if it is not live when you read this, .....

It is always risky writing about deals which are not yet launched as there is always a chance that they get .....

23 Aug 201623 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

Hilton HHonors is currently offering a 30% to 50% discount when you buy points – see this page and click through.  A 50% discount – and it is fairly likely you will get the 50% option .....

Hilton HHonors is currently offering a 30% to 50% discount when you buy points – see this page and .....

23 Aug 201623 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

My review of the Virgin Trains First Class lounge at Manchester Piccadilly was only supposed to be part of a ‘bits’ article.  However, even though the lounge is quite small, I really .....

My review of the Virgin Trains First Class lounge at Manchester Piccadilly was only supposed to be part of a .....

23 Aug 201623 August 2016 by Anika Burnett • 15 comments

If you have ever tried to redeem IHG Rewards Club points, you will know that IHG offers ‘cash and points’ alternatives when booking.  If a hotel costs 30,000 points (like the new Holiday .....

If you have ever tried to redeem IHG Rewards Club points, you will know that IHG offers ‘cash and .....

22 Aug 201622 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

News in brief: Last chance to fly a Boeing 777 from Manchester to Munich Singapore Airlines is restructuring its European routes and is about to launch a direct flight from Singapore to Manchester. .....

News in brief: Last chance to fly a Boeing 777 from Manchester to Munich Singapore Airlines is restructuring .....

22 Aug 201622 August 2016 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments