The Dubai hotel market will see a big shake-up tomorrow as the management of five properties, including some high profile ones, changes hands. The changes are due to what appears to be a new strategy .....

The Dubai hotel market will see a big shake-up tomorrow as the management of five properties, including some .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Earlier this month it was reported that Kazakhstan national airline Air Astana may float on the London Stock Exchange in 2024. Listing in London would give Air Astana access to a broader investor base .....

Earlier this month it was reported that Kazakhstan national airline Air Astana may float on the London Stock .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 41 comments

This is the second part of the updated article I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero out’ loyalty card accounts which you want to abandon.  You need to remember that .....

This is the second part of the updated article I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Hilton has been running another offer of a 100% bonus when you buy points. The Hilton ‘buy points’ page is here.  The offer ends TODAY, 31st December. For me, the maximum purchase is TRIPLED .....

Hilton has been running another offer of a 100% bonus when you buy points. The Hilton ‘buy points’ page is .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

I thought it was about time to revise and update the lists I first published in 2012 about the best way to use up small amounts of miles and points. What I want to explore is ‘What is the .....

I thought it was about time to revise and update the lists I first published in 2012 about the best way .....

30 Dec 202330 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

American Express is currently running a ‘best ever’ sign-up bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards points when you take out The Platinum Card. This would convert into 100,000 Avios (!) or .....

American Express is currently running a ‘best ever’ sign-up bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards .....

30 Dec 202330 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

31st December is, unsurprisingly, the date that a lot of miles and points offers close. I thought it was worth a quick reminder of the key ones which we have covered on the site in recent weeks. .....

31st December is, unsurprisingly, the date that a lot of miles and points offers close. I thought it was worth .....

30 Dec 202330 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

IHG One Rewards is currently offering a ‘mystery bonus’ for buying points. That said, almost everyone seems to be getting 100% which is as generous as you ever see.  This offer ends .....

IHG One Rewards is currently offering a ‘mystery bonus’ for buying points. That said, almost everyone .....

30 Dec 202330 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 6 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 .....

30 Dec 202330 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 1 comment

Here’s an exciting development to start 2024. You can now use your Avios to get VIP tickets for concerts at The O2 in London, rugby matches, European football games and much more. Formula 1 .....

Here’s an exciting development to start 2024. You can now use your Avios to get VIP tickets for concerts .....

29 Dec 202329 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

British Airways launched ‘Avios Subscription’ in October 2022. It is an intriguing way of buying Avios, albeit less attractive since a recent price hike. As we haven’t mentioned it .....

British Airways launched ‘Avios Subscription’ in October 2022. It is an intriguing way of buying .....

29 Dec 202329 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 21 comments

This is our review of The Trafalgar St James hotel in Trafalgar Square, London. The hotel is part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Hilton’s weekend sale is now on as you have probably seen .....

This is our review of The Trafalgar St James hotel in Trafalgar Square, London. The hotel is part of .....

29 Dec 202329 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 30 comments

Hilton has launched its sale for hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get up to 20% off participating properties when you book a weekend stay between now and 8th April 2024. You .....

Hilton has launched its sale for hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get up to 20% .....

28 Dec 202328 December 2023 by Katie Ridgers • 28 comments

British Airways launched ‘Avios Balance Boost’ in June 2023. It is a surprisingly good value way of buying Avios, and as we haven’t mentioned it since the launch I thought it was .....

British Airways launched ‘Avios Balance Boost’ in June 2023. It is a surprisingly good value way .....

28 Dec 202328 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments