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The ability to upgrade a British Airways cash flight is very attractive for some people, including business travellers who want to beat their corporate travel policy and those who don’t collect .....
The ability to upgrade a British Airways cash flight is very attractive for some people, including business .....
4 Feb 20254 February 2025 • 34 comments
Manchester’s five star The Lowry Hotel (although it is technically in Salford) has joined Millennium Hotels. The hotel was originally managed by Rocco Forte and was most recently part of .....
Manchester’s five star The Lowry Hotel (although it is technically in Salford) has joined Millennium .....
4 Feb 20254 February 2025
News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget) has launched a new promotion. This is the most generous Avis .....
News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside .....
4 Feb 20254 February 2025 • 35 comments
A lot of Head for Points readers have elite status with Italian airline ITA following its British Airways status match a couple of years ago. Your status just gained some new benefits, although you .....
A lot of Head for Points readers have elite status with Italian airline ITA following its British Airways .....
4 Feb 20254 February 2025 • 39 comments
This is our review of aether, the ‘pay to use’ VIP terminal at Manchester Airport. In November 2019 Rob reviewed the brand new PremiAir VIP terminal at Manchester and was very impressed. Little .....
This is our review of aether, the ‘pay to use’ VIP terminal at Manchester Airport. In November 2019 Rob .....
3 Feb 20253 February 2025 • 90 comments
It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of getting a Heathrow Express discount. I thought it was worth an update. The big change in the last 18 months or so is the removal .....
It’s been a while since we last looked at the different ways of getting a Heathrow Express discount. I .....
3 Feb 20253 February 2025 • 31 comments
In late 2020 Marriott launched a new program called ‘Business Ready’ aimed at SMEs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Unsurprisingly, given the pandemic timing, it didn’t seem to .....
In late 2020 Marriott launched a new program called ‘Business Ready’ aimed at SMEs in Europe, the .....
3 Feb 20253 February 2025 • 6 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 .....
3 Feb 20253 February 2025
This is our review of Accor’s new TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel. In October last year HfP covered the opening of this intriguing new hotel at Manchester Airport. We have been intending to .....
This is our review of Accor’s new TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel. In October last year HfP covered the .....
2 Feb 20252 February 2025 • 51 comments
Is it possible to transfer hotel loyalty points to a friend or partner? Can you transfer the points for free? In most cases, the answer is ‘Yes’. Airline schemes are not like .....
Is it possible to transfer hotel loyalty points to a friend or partner? Can you transfer the points for .....
2 Feb 20252 February 2025 • 22 comments
In my previous article yesterday, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the IHG One Rewards loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to .....
In my previous article yesterday, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the IHG One Rewards loyalty scheme. .....
2 Feb 20252 February 2025 • 20 comments
This is our review of the Currensea travel money card. Is it worth getting one? It is free, after all! If you apply via our link, you will receive a £10 bonus when you spend your first £150 outside .....
This is our review of the Currensea travel money card. Is it worth getting one? It is free, after all! If you .....
2 Feb 20252 February 2025 • 1 comment
The Platinum Card from American Express is probably the most divisive credit card on the UK market. Some people find it crazy that anyone would pay £650 per year for a credit card. However …. .....
The Platinum Card from American Express is probably the most divisive credit card on the UK market. Some .....
1 Feb 20251 February 2025
HSBC runs fairly regular 25% bonuses on conversions of HSBC Premier credit card points to Avios. It looks like a new offer is coming soon, with a terms and conditions leaflet posted on the HSBC .....
HSBC runs fairly regular 25% bonuses on conversions of HSBC Premier credit card points to Avios. It looks like .....
1 Feb 20251 February 2025 • 50 comments
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