This is our review of the Maison Astor Paris hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Hilton is currently running its latest sale for hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get .....

This is our review of the Maison Astor Paris hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Hilton is .....

19 Jan 202519 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

In my previous article yesterday I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty scheme.  This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want .....

In my previous article yesterday I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty .....

19 Jan 202519 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

This is our review of the British Airways lounge at Boston Logan International Airport. After New York, I suspect Boston is one of BA’s top gateways in the United States with up to three flights .....

This is our review of the British Airways lounge at Boston Logan International Airport. After New York, I .....

18 Jan 202518 January 2025 by Rhys Jones • 37 comments

Until 31st January, you can buy IHG One Rewards – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc hotel scheme – points with a bonus of 80% for most people. It is being advertised .....

Until 31st January, you can buy IHG One Rewards – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza .....

18 Jan 202518 January 2025 by Rob Burgess

Two bits of news in brief: Virgin Hotels Glasgow sold but future branding unclear Virgin Hotels Glasgow closed suddenly in December 2023, just a month after its official opening. The owner, Lloyds .....

Two bits of news in brief: Virgin Hotels Glasgow sold but future branding unclear Virgin Hotels Glasgow closed .....

18 Jan 202518 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

This is the first of our updated overview series on the major hotel loyalty programmes. Each scheme will be covered over two articles on consecutive days. One will list the basic facts of the scheme .....

This is the first of our updated overview series on the major hotel loyalty programmes. Each scheme will be .....

18 Jan 202518 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 32 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 .....

18 Jan 202518 January 2025 by Rhys Jones

If you have a Limited Company or LLP, there is some good news today. Capital on Tap’s Visa credit card is now FREE. The £99 annual fee has been removed, permanently. See here. You earn points .....

If you have a Limited Company or LLP, there is some good news today. Capital on Tap’s Visa credit card .....

17 Jan 202517 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 89 comments

Last September, Club Eurostar anounced a new benefit for all elite members – a free annual upgrade voucher. It then went very quiet. I spoke to the team before Christmas and I was told that IT .....

Last September, Club Eurostar anounced a new benefit for all elite members – a free annual upgrade .....

17 Jan 202517 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

American Express has an excellent sign-up bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points when you take out The Platinum Card. The points would convert into 50,000 Avios or lots of other great travel .....

American Express has an excellent sign-up bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points when you take out The .....

17 Jan 202517 January 2025 by Rob Burgess

Regular readers will know about the disaster (for British Airways, in particular) of the launch of the Electronic Travel Authorisation programme. The ETA scheme forces most people visiting the United .....

Regular readers will know about the disaster (for British Airways, in particular) of the launch of the .....

17 Jan 202517 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 176 comments

Yesterday we covered a new status match launched by Flying Blue, the loyalty scheme for Air France and KLM. For a £99 fee, Flying Blue is matching all three British Airways Executive Club tiers to .....

Yesterday we covered a new status match launched by Flying Blue, the loyalty scheme for Air France and KLM. .....

16 Jan 202516 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 77 comments

The Platinum Card from American Express offers an exceptionally high sign-up bonus (50,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert to 50,000 Avios) and offers some great benefits. It also comes with .....

The Platinum Card from American Express offers an exceptionally high sign-up bonus (50,000 Membership Rewards .....

16 Jan 202516 January 2025 by Rob Burgess

Virgin Atlantic has followed Flying Blue (see our article here) in launching a status match for dissaffected British Airways Executive Club members. The Virgin Atlantic match does not have the £99 .....

Virgin Atlantic has followed Flying Blue (see our article here) in launching a status match for dissaffected .....

16 Jan 202516 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 70 comments