Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you can fly 15 of the SkyTeam alliance carriers by the end of 2024, you will receive 1 million .....

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by HfP team • 40 comments

This is our review of the new Radisson Blu hotel which recently opened in Sheffield. For one night on a grey weekend in November we were in Sheffield for a family celebration. Over the years we have .....

This is our review of the new Radisson Blu hotel which recently opened in Sheffield. For one night on a grey .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by Conny Urban • 12 comments

American Express has launched a cashback deal with Minor Hotels. It is a global deal which makes it more interesting than most Europe-focussed Amex cashback deals, although it only runs until the end .....

American Express has launched a cashback deal with Minor Hotels. It is a global deal which makes it more .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 10 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 .....

7 Dec 20247 December 2024 by Rhys Jones

‘Avios only’ flights are back! British Airways has released four short-haul flights for August 2025 where EVERY seat in both cabins is available for Avios redemption. These flights only .....

‘Avios only’ flights are back! British Airways has released four short-haul flights for August .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

On Tuesday, Icelandair took delivery of its first A321LR aircraft. By itself, that isn’t notable – the ‘LR’ Long Range variant has been in service with JetBlue, Aer Lingus and .....

On Tuesday, Icelandair took delivery of its first A321LR aircraft. By itself, that isn’t notable – .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rhys Jones • 27 comments

Hilton has launched its winter sale for hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get up to 20%* off participating properties for weekend stays until 21st April .....

Hilton has launched its winter sale for hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Katie Ridgers • 16 comments

Hilton Honors has launched (another) new 100% bonus for buying Hilton Honors points. The Hilton ‘buy points’ page is here.  For some people, the maximum purchase is increased to 240,000 .....

Hilton Honors has launched (another) new 100% bonus for buying Hilton Honors points. The Hilton ‘buy .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rob Burgess

Back in July, we wrote that “The long-running saga of Lufthansa’s investment in Italy’s ITA, the 96 aircraft airline that arose from the ashes of Alitalia, is over.” This was after .....

Back in July, we wrote that “The long-running saga of Lufthansa’s investment in Italy’s ITA, the 96 .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rob Burgess

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has extended its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. You have always been able to convert Bonvoy points into Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios at the usual 3:1 rate, but .....

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has extended its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. You have always been able to .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Tesco Clubcard has become less and less useful for frequent flyers in recent years. The key blow was Avios defecting to Nectar, of course, but the scheme has also lost many of its other interesting .....

Tesco Clubcard has become less and less useful for frequent flyers in recent years. The key blow was Avios .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

Whilst you are meant to obtain elite status with a hotel group via ‘heads in beds’, regular HfP readers will know that there are various ways to obtain status without going near a hotel. I .....

Whilst you are meant to obtain elite status with a hotel group via ‘heads in beds’, regular HfP .....

5 Dec 20245 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 85 comments

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you can fly 15 of the SkyTeam alliance carriers by the end of 2024, you will receive 1 million .....

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you .....

5 Dec 20245 December 2024 by HfP team • 46 comments

This is our review of the Grand Mercure Hanoi hotel. It is the third review from my current Vietnam series. You can see my review of Park Hyatt Saigon here and my review of the brand new Hilton Saigon .....

This is our review of the Grand Mercure Hanoi hotel. It is the third review from my current Vietnam series. .....

5 Dec 20245 December 2024 by Rhys Jones • 9 comments