As the end of the calendar year approaches, you may have realised that you are a few nights short of retaining your hotel elite status. You may have decided to try a hotel mattress run. This is where .....

As the end of the calendar year approaches, you may have realised that you are a few nights short of retaining .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

Hilton has announced that the Columbus Hotel in Monte Carlo, once part owned by racing driver David Coulthard, is to join the Curio Collection brand. The hotel will be known as Columbus Hotel .....

Hilton has announced that the Columbus Hotel in Monte Carlo, once part owned by racing driver David Coulthard, .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

American Express is currently running a ‘best ever’ sign-up bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards points when you take out The Platinum Card. This would convert into 100,000 Avios (!) or .....

American Express is currently running a ‘best ever’ sign-up bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 40 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 .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rhys Jones

Yesterday we told you how Aer Lingus had quietly brought in a 60 day rule for Avios bookings. The contact centre had confirmed in writing what Avios collectors had been noticing for a couple of weeks .....

Yesterday we told you how Aer Lingus had quietly brought in a 60 day rule for Avios bookings. The contact .....

10 Nov 202310 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Wing’ First Class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. Two of the best regarded lounges across the entire oneworld airline alliance, .....

This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Wing’ First Class lounge at Hong Kong .....

10 Nov 202310 November 2023 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments

If you’ve not tried Virgin Trains Ticketing yet, the new rail booking app, there is a generous incentive available. You will receive 1,000 Virgin Points with your first booking of £5+. 1,000 .....

If you’ve not tried Virgin Trains Ticketing yet, the new rail booking app, there is a generous incentive .....

10 Nov 202310 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

It’s back! British Airways and American Express have relaunched the British Airways credit card for SMEs – the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Card (‘Accelerating .....

It’s back! British Airways and American Express have relaunched the British Airways credit card for SMEs .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Strange things are happening with Aer Lingus Avios redemptions, and not in a good way. It appears that Aer Lingus is now blocking Avios redemptions made within 60 days of the date of travel. This .....

Strange things are happening with Aer Lingus Avios redemptions, and not in a good way. It appears that Aer .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, is offering a 30% discount on adult entry. The deal also includes Club Aspire lounges, .....

News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

Qatar Airways has launched a new ‘Part Pay With Avios’ feature called ‘Avios Max’. This allows you to use Avios to fully pay (apart from the taxes) for ANY Qatar Airways .....

Qatar Airways has launched a new ‘Part Pay With Avios’ feature called ‘Avios Max’. .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Whilst my children have been badgering me for a cheap chocolate-filled advent calendar from the supermarket, you may want to splash out on something a little more luxurious for yourself. easyJet may .....

Whilst my children have been badgering me for a cheap chocolate-filled advent calendar from the supermarket, .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 122 comments

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has given Virgin Atlantic approval to go ahead with its trial of a long haul flight powered with 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The flight still requires approval from .....

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has given Virgin Atlantic approval to go ahead with its trial of a long haul .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

Finnair has taken another step to rebuilding its Asia network post pandemic. Flights from Helsinki to Nagoya – the fourth largest city in Japan – will resume from 30th May 2024. The .....

Finnair has taken another step to rebuilding its Asia network post pandemic. Flights from Helsinki to Nagoya .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments