Without giving cardholders any notification (I think), American Express has made a positive change to the small print of the British Airways American Express 2-4-1 companion voucher. (Presumably the .....

Without giving cardholders any notification (I think), American Express has made a positive change to the .....

1 Jul 20231 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

Back in February, we looked at the new Docklands Light Railway trains which will serve London City Airport, and indeed most of the rest of the DLR network, from 2024. Transport for London has just .....

Back in February, we looked at the new Docklands Light Railway trains which will serve London City Airport, .....

1 Jul 20231 July 2023 by Rhys Jones

Earlier this year, John Holland Kaye announced he would be stepping down after almost a decade as Heathrow’s CEO. It followed £4bn in pandemic losses, a battle with the CAA and airlines over .....

Earlier this year, John Holland Kaye announced he would be stepping down after almost a decade as .....

1 Jul 20231 July 2023 by Rhys Jones • 58 comments

American Express Business Platinum is currently running a new promotion. You have just over two weeks left to apply. It isn’t life changing but if you were on the fence about applying then it .....

American Express Business Platinum is currently running a new promotion. You have just over two weeks left to .....

1 Jul 20231 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 4 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 .....

1 Jul 20231 July 2023 by Rhys Jones

Here is a full list of the articles we published in June 2023.  Click through to read them in full: How to earn Avios when you fly United Airlines, a member of Star Alliance easyJet unveils 15 .....

Here is a full list of the articles we published in June 2023.  Click through to read them in full: How .....

30 Jun 202330 June 2023 by HfP team

As there are four separate Avios loyalty schemes across the IAG airlines – British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub and Vueling Club – which each have their own .....

As there are four separate Avios loyalty schemes across the IAG airlines – British Airways Executive .....

30 Jun 202330 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

As we covered last month, easyJet has announced that it is moving into Birmingham Airport. Three aircraft will be permanently based at the airport for 2024. Whilst we don’t normally spend much .....

As we covered last month, easyJet has announced that it is moving into Birmingham Airport. Three aircraft will .....

30 Jun 202330 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Two bits of IHG One Rewards news: Elite benefits and earning now available at Iberostar resorts Last November, IHG announced a 30-year deal with Spanish hotel group Iberostar to add 70 four- and five- .....

Two bits of IHG One Rewards news: Elite benefits and earning now available at Iberostar resorts Last November, .....

30 Jun 202330 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

The two IHG One Rewards / Creation credit cards were finally closed on Tuesday. If you still have one in your purse or wallet, it is no longer earning you points. This means that (with IHG also .....

The two IHG One Rewards / Creation credit cards were finally closed on Tuesday. If you still have one in your .....

29 Jun 202329 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 115 comments

Qantas has launched a new cashback deal with American Express. Remember that you will earn Avios and British Airways tier points on Qantas flights if you are planning a trip to Australia, although .....

Qantas has launched a new cashback deal with American Express. Remember that you will earn Avios and British .....

29 Jun 202329 June 2023 by Rob Burgess

Luton Hoo Hotel in Bedfordshire is to become a Fairmont resort, although you will need to wait a while. Arora Group, owner of Fairmont Windsor Park, acquired the hotel in December 2021. It will now .....

Luton Hoo Hotel in Bedfordshire is to become a Fairmont resort, although you will need to wait a while. Arora .....

29 Jun 202329 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Virgin Flying Club is currently running a new bonus for buying Virgin Points – see here. The maximum bonus is 60% or 70%. To put this in perspective, before 2020 Virgin Atlantic had never even .....

Virgin Flying Club is currently running a new bonus for buying Virgin Points – see here. The maximum .....

29 Jun 202329 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

This is our review of The Gateway lounge in the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. This .....

This is our review of The Gateway lounge in the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport. This is part of our series .....

28 Jun 202328 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments