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 by Rob Burgess • 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 by Conny Urban • 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 by Rob Burgess • 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 by Rob Burgess • 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 by Rob Burgess

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 by Conny Urban • 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 by Rob Burgess • 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 by Rob Burgess • 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 by Rob Burgess • 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 by Rob Burgess

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 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

This article is part 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 – basically ‘How .....

This article is part of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered .....

1 Feb 20251 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

Etihad has launched an interesting cashback offer with American Express. If you are targetted for this offer via your online card statement page, and you opt in, you will receive £150 cashback when .....

Etihad has launched an interesting cashback offer with American Express. If you are targetted for this offer .....

1 Feb 20251 February 2025 by Rhys Jones • 8 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 .....

1 Feb 20251 February 2025 by Rhys Jones