In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the World of Hyatt loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to focus. The 10-second .....

In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the World of Hyatt loyalty scheme. This article is my .....

18 Feb 202418 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

I occasionally see a bit of analysis online and kick myself for not thinking of it first, because it is quirky / interesting / unique. Here’s a great example, from James Pearson on LinkedIn, who .....

I occasionally see a bit of analysis online and kick myself for not thinking of it first, because it is quirky .....

17 Feb 202417 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 75 comments

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them or add to them. This is most likely to happen with secondary programmes where you once .....

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them .....

17 Feb 202417 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

This is the sixth and last of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes.  Each scheme will be covered over two articles.  One will list the basic facts of the scheme – .....

This is the sixth and last of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes.  Each scheme will be .....

17 Feb 202417 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 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 .....

17 Feb 202417 February 2024 by Rhys Jones

The Economist is no longer an Avios partner. Whilst not publicly announced, the partnership ended on 5th January. This is a shame, because there were some good deals available here. You would .....

The Economist is no longer an Avios partner. Whilst not publicly announced, the partnership ended on 5th .....

16 Feb 202416 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

This is our review of the 100 Queen’s Gate hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. If you have been following my ‘staycation’ reviews of London hotels, you’ll know that .....

This is our review of the 100 Queen’s Gate hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. If you have .....

16 Feb 202416 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 50 comments

Global Hotel Alliance, the largest marketing group for independent luxury hotels, has signed up Lore Group. You may not know the Lore Group name, but you have probably heard of their hotels. These .....

Global Hotel Alliance, the largest marketing group for independent luxury hotels, has signed up Lore Group. .....

16 Feb 202416 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

You may remember that, a few weeks ago, I was sitting in a Hilton hotel bed built into the stands at Stamford Bridge, watching Chelsea FC Women. Hilton Honors has been auctioning a similar package for .....

You may remember that, a few weeks ago, I was sitting in a Hilton hotel bed built into the stands at Stamford .....

15 Feb 202415 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Low-cost carrier Vueling is not the next airline you’d expect to launch Heathrow flights, but it is launching two new short haul routes to Paris Orly and Barcelona. According to Carolyn Prowse, .....

Low-cost carrier Vueling is not the next airline you’d expect to launch Heathrow flights, but it is .....

15 Feb 202415 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 72 comments

How can you earn and spend Avios with Vueling? IAG’s Spanish low cost carrier Vueling (pronounced bwelin I think) has been part of Avios for seven years now, although not everyone is aware .....

How can you earn and spend Avios with Vueling? IAG’s Spanish low cost carrier Vueling .....

15 Feb 202415 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

This is our review of the Four Seasons Casa Medina, Bogota, hotel. You may or may not know that Bogota is home to not just one but two Four Seasons Hotels. A few weeks ago, I was able to stay at both .....

This is our review of the Four Seasons Casa Medina, Bogota, hotel. You may or may not know that Bogota is home .....

15 Feb 202415 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 58 comments

One big ‘thing’ in the loyalty world in recent years has been the ability to let members redeem small amounts of points for cash or a cash equivalent. Historially, a loyalty programme was .....

One big ‘thing’ in the loyalty world in recent years has been the ability to let members redeem .....

15 Feb 202415 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

After a covid hiatus, British Airways is once again flying from Gatwick airport, albeit with a slightly smaller choice of destinations. Short haul operations restarted in 2022 following the launch of .....

After a covid hiatus, British Airways is once again flying from Gatwick airport, albeit with a slightly .....

14 Feb 202414 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 168 comments