As had been widely predicted, it seems that London will be one of the first (if not the first) long haul destination to launch Riyadh Air’s operations. The start-up airline, which is backed by .....

As had been widely predicted, it seems that London will be one of the first (if not the first) long haul .....

2 Aug 20252 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • 33 comments

KM Malta Airlines, the new national carrier of Malta with daily services to Heathrow, has launched a status match. This is a good opportunity for anyone who travels to Malta on a regular basis to make .....

KM Malta Airlines, the new national carrier of Malta with daily services to Heathrow, has launched a status .....

2 Aug 20252 August 2025 by Rob Burgess • 18 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 .....

2 Aug 20252 August 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

British Airways and American Express have a little known credit card for small businesses – the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Card (‘Accelerating Business’ for .....

British Airways and American Express have a little known credit card for small businesses – the British .....

1 Aug 20251 August 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Today, Heathrow (re-)submits its proposed masterplan for the third runway to the Government. As everyone will know, this has been an on-again off-again saga for …. well, decades. Most recently, .....

Today, Heathrow (re-)submits its proposed masterplan for the third runway to the Government. As everyone will .....

1 Aug 20251 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • 193 comments

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty scheme for Kempinksi, NH, Anantara, Corinthia and 40 other hotel chains, is launching a generous ‘double DISCOVERY Dollars’ promotion. For stays booked and .....

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty scheme for Kempinksi, NH, Anantara, Corinthia and 40 other hotel chains, is .....

1 Aug 20251 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • Leave a comment

When it comes to flights to the UK, and particularly London, Qatar Airways appears to be insatiable. Last year, it launched its eight daily flight to Heathrow. This winter, it says it will have up to .....

When it comes to flights to the UK, and particularly London, Qatar Airways appears to be insatiable. Last .....

1 Aug 20251 August 2025 by Rhys Jones • 52 comments

Well, this is quite impressive. British Airways has launched a new ‘Avios only’ flight. This is a flight where EVERY seat in EVERY cabin is bookable for Avios. Frankly, it’s a .....

Well, this is quite impressive. British Airways has launched a new ‘Avios only’ flight. This is a .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 106 comments

Wanda is a new travel insurance brand launched by Avios. The USP is that it will refund your Avios if you need to cancel your trip, which is something people believe can be a struggle with standard .....

Wanda is a new travel insurance brand launched by Avios. The USP is that it will refund your Avios if you need .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

The mystery of easyJet and the termination of Flight Club deepens. A month ago, we reported that easyJet had emailed members of its semi-secret loyalty programme called ‘Flight Club’ to .....

The mystery of easyJet and the termination of Flight Club deepens. A month ago, we reported that easyJet had .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

News in brief: Lloyds Bank improves the 0% FX benefit on its World Elite Mastercard As we reviewed here, the Lloyds Bank World Elite Mastercard is, in our view, a contender for wallet space thanks to .....

News in brief: Lloyds Bank improves the 0% FX benefit on its World Elite Mastercard As we reviewed here, the .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

For the last few weeks, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has been running a cashback offer with American Express. The offer was meant to end on 15th August but has now been extended to 5th September. .....

For the last few weeks, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has been running a cashback offer with American .....

31 Jul 202531 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

Good news! After a successful trial last year, American Express has brought back airport lounge pre-booking to allow you to make the most of your Priority Pass benefit. Effective immediately, holders .....

Good news! After a successful trial last year, American Express has brought back airport lounge pre-booking to .....

30 Jul 202530 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 195 comments

In the absence of a global promotion, World of Hyatt is offering some members targetted offers. The three versions I have seen discussed are: I got the first one – my wife, on the other hand, .....

In the absence of a global promotion, World of Hyatt is offering some members targetted offers. The three .....

30 Jul 202530 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment