Back in February I wrote about the launch of La Compagnie.  This is a French airline start-up which offers an ‘all business class’ service from Luton to New York Newark. The firm .....

Back in February I wrote about the launch of La Compagnie.  This is a French airline start-up which .....

5 Jul 20155 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Two weeks ago, I asked for your help in putting together a list of the actual (as opposed to promised) time taken to transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards to various airline and .....

Two weeks ago, I asked for your help in putting together a list of the actual (as opposed to promised) time .....

5 Jul 20155 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Le Club AccorHotels points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my Le Club AccorHotels points expire?’.  This new .....

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Le Club AccorHotels points from .....

5 Jul 20155 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Here is your advance warning that, next week, Head for Points will be running an exciting competition in association with ‘late booking’ hotel app HotelTonight to promote their .....

Here is your advance warning that, next week, Head for Points will be running an exciting .....

5 Jul 20155 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

News in brief: Avios Suitcase is back Avios Suitcase is a Facebook app which allows you to earn Avios points – credited to avios.com and NOT British Airways Executive Club accounts – for .....

News in brief: Avios Suitcase is back Avios Suitcase is a Facebook app which allows you to earn Avios points .....

4 Jul 20154 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls together the different deals mentioned on our Top Avios Points Earning Offers, Top Hotel Bonus .....

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls .....

4 Jul 20154 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my IHG Rewards Club points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my IHG Rewards Club points expire?’.  This new series .....

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my IHG Rewards Club points from .....

4 Jul 20154 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

I get the feeling that British Airways is worried about the impact of the Avios devaluation on its leisure business.  When you are earning just 125 Avios points each way for a European flight in .....

I get the feeling that British Airways is worried about the impact of the Avios devaluation on its leisure .....

3 Jul 20153 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

On Business, the British Airways loyalty scheme for small companies, was ‘restructured’ on May 27th. The net result was to make the scheme more lucrative for purchasers of premium tickets .....

On Business, the British Airways loyalty scheme for small companies, was ‘restructured’ on May .....

3 Jul 20153 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

There are two good reasons why you may be considering building up some American Airlines miles at the moment: The free UK credit card has a 15,000 mile sign-up bonus AA still awards 100% of miles .....

There are two good reasons why you may be considering building up some American Airlines miles at the moment: .....

3 Jul 20153 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

On July 8th, Etihad Guest devalues its reward chart sharply – by over 50% in some cases.  This came as a major shock to members when it was announced last month. You can read details of the .....

On July 8th, Etihad Guest devalues its reward chart sharply – by over 50% in some cases.  This came as .....

2 Jul 20152 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 59 comments

News in brief: 150 Clubcard points (360 Avios) with Now 91 CD Amazingly, the ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ compilation CD collection is still going strong!  The 91st .....

News in brief: 150 Clubcard points (360 Avios) with Now 91 CD Amazingly, the ‘Now That’s What I .....

2 Jul 20152 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

Yesterday was meant to be the launch date for the new top tier in IHG Rewards Club.   However, the day came, and went, and nothing happened.  It turns out that the launch has now been .....

Yesterday was meant to be the launch date for the new top tier in IHG Rewards Club.   However, the day .....

2 Jul 20152 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

The luxury hotel companies (Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental etc) do not get a lot of coverage on Head for Points due to their lack of loyalty schemes.  This is despite the fact that many HfP .....

The luxury hotel companies (Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental etc) do not get a lot of coverage on Head for .....

1 Jul 20151 July 2015 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments