We have been waiting a long time for this, but Oman Air joins the oneworld airline alliance today. This means that you can redeem (and earn) Avios on Oman Air flights. With British Airways no longer .....

We have been waiting a long time for this, but Oman Air joins the oneworld airline alliance today. This means .....

30 Jun 202530 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

This is our review of KM Malta Airlines, the new Maltese flag carrier. KM Malta Airlines launched on 31st March 2024, so it’s just over a year old. It benefits from the efficiencies of a new .....

This is our review of KM Malta Airlines, the new Maltese flag carrier. KM Malta Airlines launched on 31st .....

30 Jun 202530 June 2025 by Rhys Jones • 54 comments

A few years ago, Finnair caused a splash when it unveiled its new AirLounge business class seating. The airline had decided to take a punt on a new type of seat that ditched the electronic recline .....

A few years ago, Finnair caused a splash when it unveiled its new AirLounge business class seating. The .....

30 Jun 202530 June 2025 by Rhys Jones • 46 comments

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team. If you are not a .....

Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....

30 Jun 202530 June 2025 by Rob Burgess

Iberia, the Spanish sister airline to British Airways, has been IAG’s big success story of the past decade. Whilst International Airlines Group was officially formed as a merger of equals .....

Iberia, the Spanish sister airline to British Airways, has been IAG’s big success story of the past .....

29 Jun 202529 June 2025 by Rhys Jones • 69 comments

This is our review of the Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, which became part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio in April 2025. My stay was complimentary and arranged by Troo .....

This is our review of the Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, which became part of .....

29 Jun 202529 June 2025 by Katie Ridgers • 9 comments

The aim of this feature is to summarise flight, hotel and points offers that are ending soon.  Everything listed below has been covered on HfP in recent weeks, but years of experience of running .....

The aim of this feature is to summarise flight, hotel and points offers that are ending soon.  Everything .....

29 Jun 202529 June 2025 by HfP team • 1 comment

Last April we saw the first ever Virgin Atlantic cashback deal. Since then they have become a regular feature. The latest deal ends tomorrow, Monday 30th June. As always, you need to see if .....

Last April we saw the first ever Virgin Atlantic cashback deal. Since then they have become a .....

29 Jun 202529 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Virgin Voyages is gearing up to launch its fourth vessel, Brilliant Lady. Before it sets off, it is holding an open day on Wednesday 20th August in Portsmouth. Everything is on the house once you are .....

Virgin Voyages is gearing up to launch its fourth vessel, Brilliant Lady. Before it sets off, it is holding an .....

28 Jun 202528 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 66 comments

Two bits of Virgin Atlantic news: What’s happening to the Seoul route? Odd things are happening with Virgin Atlantic’s long promised route to Seoul. As we covered here, tickets went on .....

Two bits of Virgin Atlantic news: What’s happening to the Seoul route? Odd things are happening with .....

28 Jun 202528 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

IHG has opened the second UK outpost of its nascent Garner chain in Edinburgh – website here. This hotel was originally the ultra-budget Tune Hotel Edinburgh. The Malaysian brand failed to take .....

IHG has opened the second UK outpost of its nascent Garner chain in Edinburgh – website here. This hotel .....

28 Jun 202528 June 2025 by Rob Burgess

This offer has been running for a few weeks but slipped through the cracks. You still have until 31st July to take advantage. Most British Airways American Express cards have an offer for 10 Avios per .....

This offer has been running for a few weeks but slipped through the cracks. You still have until 31st July to .....

28 Jun 202528 June 2025 by Rob Burgess

After Loganair signed a deal with American Express, Wizz Air was apparently the last ‘major’ carrier flying internationally from the UK which did not accept the card. This has now been .....

After Loganair signed a deal with American Express, Wizz Air was apparently the last ‘major’ .....

28 Jun 202528 June 2025 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. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up to this free .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

28 Jun 202528 June 2025 by Rob Burgess