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This is an overview of the Aer Lingus AerSpace product, which is the nearest that Aer Lingus gets to business class on short haul flights. Heading over to Dublin for a conference this week, I thought .....
This is an overview of the Aer Lingus AerSpace product, which is the nearest that Aer Lingus gets to business .....
23 May 202523 May 2025 • 41 comments
This is Part 2 of our initial response to the news that Sainsbury’s is the new Avios supermarket partner and that Nectar points and Avios will become interchangeable. Please don’t read .....
This is Part 2 of our initial response to the news that Sainsbury’s is the new Avios supermarket partner .....
21 Jan 202121 January 2021 • 191 comments
Two of the things I was asked after my first visit to Taiwan last year were ‘why’ and ‘what is there to do’? In truth, Taiwan flies under the radar when it comes to UK and .....
Two of the things I was asked after my first visit to Taiwan last year were ‘why’ and ‘what .....
22 Oct 202422 October 2024 • 65 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 .....
20 Apr 202420 April 2024
This articles shows you how you can earn Avios points from Heathrow Rewards and how to convert your Heathrow Rewards points into Avios. Heathrow Rewards, the loyalty scheme for shopping or parking at .....
This articles shows you how you can earn Avios points from Heathrow Rewards and how to convert your Heathrow .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
Is it worth redeeming your Virgin Points to pay, in full or in part, for a Virgin Atlantic cash flight? Let’s take a look. This article is Part 10 of our updated ‘Virgin Redemption .....
Is it worth redeeming your Virgin Points to pay, in full or in part, for a Virgin Atlantic cash flight? .....
29 Sep 202429 September 2024 • 3 comments
Just after New Year I ran an article discussing AwardWallet, which is the only miles and points tool that I use every day – and have done for a number of years. AwardWallet allows you to store .....
Just after New Year I ran an article discussing AwardWallet, which is the only miles and points tool that I .....
7 Feb 20257 February 2025 • 28 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 .....
9 Nov 20249 November 2024
When Etihad Guest overhauled its programme this year (for the worst), it brought in a nasty rule regarding points expiry. You now need to take a cash flight on Etihad or one of its airline partners .....
When Etihad Guest overhauled its programme this year (for the worst), it brought in a nasty rule regarding .....
31 Aug 202431 August 2024 • 30 comments
We have written a couple of articles about, and a review of, the new Atrium Hotel at Heathrow, opposite Hatton Cross underground station. We found it all very odd. Odd, because it looks weird. Odd, .....
We have written a couple of articles about, and a review of, the new Atrium Hotel at Heathrow, opposite Hatton .....
7 Nov 20207 November 2020 • 19 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 .....
13 Jan 202513 January 2025
Why should you get the The Platinum Card from American Express (UK version)? Today I want to look at the top card benefits you receive as an American Express Platinum credit cardholder in the UK. You .....
Why should you get the The Platinum Card from American Express (UK version)? Today I want to look at the top .....
1 Feb 20251 February 2025
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 .....
14 Jun 202514 June 2025
This article looks at whether it is worth using your Avios to book a hotel room. I generally try to stay away from the eternal question of ‘What is an Avios worth?’. At the end of the day, .....
This article looks at whether it is worth using your Avios to book a hotel room. I generally try to stay away .....
14 Feb 202514 February 2025 • 14 comments
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