A new unbranded hotel has popped up on marriott.com – the Park Grand London Kensington. The website is here. Park Grand is a small sub-brand inside the (still relatively small) Montcalm hotel .....

A new unbranded hotel has popped up on marriott.com – the Park Grand London Kensington. The website is .....

3 Aug 20243 August 2024 by Rob Burgess

Virgin Wines has finally become a full Virgin Red partner. It has run various offers in the past to earn points, and wine is a popular redemption for Virgin Points, but you have never been able to .....

Virgin Wines has finally become a full Virgin Red partner. It has run various offers in the past to earn .....

3 Aug 20243 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 9 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 .....

3 Aug 20243 August 2024 by Rhys Jones

This is our review of the Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews here. .....

This is our review of the Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our .....

2 Aug 20242 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 23 comments

American Express has launched a 30% bonus when you transfer Membership Rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy points. This is, I think, the first Bonvoy transfer bonus we’ve seen since 2019 – .....

American Express has launched a 30% bonus when you transfer Membership Rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy .....

2 Aug 20242 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

The parent company of British Airways, International Airlines Group, has scrapped its plan to buy Spanish airline Air Europa for €400 million. The deal had received sustained criticism from the .....

The parent company of British Airways, International Airlines Group, has scrapped its plan to buy Spanish .....

2 Aug 20242 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

It was only last month that Virgin Atlantic closed its Shanghai route, cutting off its final ties to East Asia. Shanghai followed the closure of Hong Kong and Tokyo, although Seoul is still expected .....

It was only last month that Virgin Atlantic closed its Shanghai route, cutting off its final ties to East .....

1 Aug 20241 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

This is our review of the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews .....

This is our review of the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our .....

1 Aug 20241 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 21 comments

Here is a full list of the articles we published in July 2024.  Click through to read them in full: Rare 10% BA cashback offer launched with American Express – register quickly NEW: Plaza .....

Here is a full list of the articles we published in July 2024.  Click through to read them in full: Rare .....

31 Jul 202431 July 2024 by HfP team

British Airways and American Express appear to have launched a decent cashback offer this morning. You will get 10% back on all transactions at ba.com, and this should (not guaranteed) include taxes .....

British Airways and American Express appear to have launched a decent cashback offer this morning. You will .....

31 Jul 202431 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 127 comments

Plaza Premium, the airport lounge operator, has quietly launched a new lounge concept aimed at the budget end of the market. Called Plaza Express, the first lounge has just opened in Gatwick’s .....

Plaza Premium, the airport lounge operator, has quietly launched a new lounge concept aimed at the budget end .....

31 Jul 202431 July 2024 by Rhys Jones • 36 comments

What is the best way to spend Nectar points? It is now three years since Avios and Nectar unveiled their partnership. The lustre has faded somewhat since then due to two sharp devaluations, neither of .....

What is the best way to spend Nectar points? It is now three years since Avios and Nectar unveiled their .....

31 Jul 202431 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

A couple of months ago, Virgin Red signed a deal on a box at The O2 arena in London, with tickets available for members of Virgin Red and Virgin Flying Club. Marriott Bonvoy, of course, has been doing .....

A couple of months ago, Virgin Red signed a deal on a box at The O2 arena in London, with tickets available .....

31 Jul 202431 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

“For many, enjoying a glass of champagne before take-off is a cherished ritual, marking the beginning of their journey and a moment to unwind” says Ronald Khoo at Cathay Pacific. The last .....

“For many, enjoying a glass of champagne before take-off is a cherished ritual, marking the beginning of .....

30 Jul 202430 July 2024 by Rhys Jones • 49 comments