A regular question I receive from readers is about ‘convertible’ points.  There is a psychological desire to move, say, your American Express Membership Rewards points to Avios as .....

A regular question I receive from readers is about ‘convertible’ points.  There is a .....

14 Jun 202514 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

Hilton Honors has launched a new 100% bonus for buying 5,000+ Hilton Honors points. The offer runs to 24th July. If you’ve never bought hotel points, it can be a great deal. There’s an .....

Hilton Honors has launched a new 100% bonus for buying 5,000+ Hilton Honors points. The offer runs to 24th .....

14 Jun 202514 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget), has launched a new promotion. If you book a car between now and 23rd June, for a 3+ day rental completed .....

Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget), has launched a .....

14 Jun 202514 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

This is our review of the Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard credit card. It is part of our series – in fact, the last in the series – of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit .....

This is our review of the Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard credit card. It is part of our series – in .....

14 Jun 202514 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 38 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 .....

14 Jun 202514 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

A few days ago I reviewed my Iberia Express flight from London Gatwick to Madrid. My conclusion was that business class on Iberia Express is, in most areas, surprisingly good. You shouldn’t be .....

A few days ago I reviewed my Iberia Express flight from London Gatwick to Madrid. My conclusion was that .....

13 Jun 202513 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

American Express has emailed holders of the Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card to say that, from 15th October, the annual spend bonus is being reduced. It won’t impact too many people, I .....

American Express has emailed holders of the Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card to say that, from 15th October, .....

13 Jun 202513 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

Accor Live Limitless has added tickets for more upcoming concerts at OVO Arena Wembley. The tickets give you access to the exclusive ALL Terrace, which I explained here. The current options are: You .....

Accor Live Limitless has added tickets for more upcoming concerts at OVO Arena Wembley. The tickets give you .....

13 Jun 202513 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

IHG One Rewards, the loyalty programme for InterContinental, Regent, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza etc, has launched a good ‘buy two, get one night free’ promotion on suites and .....

IHG One Rewards, the loyalty programme for InterContinental, Regent, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza etc, has .....

13 Jun 202513 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

PLAY, Iceland’s low cost carrier, is dropping its flights to the United States after the summer. PLAY served three airports – the little known New York Stewart, Boston Logan and Baltimore. .....

PLAY, Iceland’s low cost carrier, is dropping its flights to the United States after the summer. PLAY .....

12 Jun 202512 June 2025 by Rob Burgess

Whilst there is no overarching World of Hyatt promotion at the moment, Hyatt has launched an offer for its midscale Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Hyatt Studios brands. The offer runs until 7th .....

Whilst there is no overarching World of Hyatt promotion at the moment, Hyatt has launched an offer for its .....

12 Jun 202512 June 2025 by Rob Burgess

Finnair, which is an Avios partner, is returning to Canada after an 11 year absence. The airline will launch flights from Helsinki to Toronto next year. Services start on 4th May and will operate on .....

Finnair, which is an Avios partner, is returning to Canada after an 11 year absence. The airline will launch .....

12 Jun 202512 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new promotion which offers 2,000 to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay. It covers over 600 hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and is valid for stays .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new promotion which offers 2,000 to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per .....

12 Jun 202512 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

In a surprising move, Lucknam Park – the well regarded 42-room luxury hotel and spa near Bath – is to join Accor Live Limitless. It will be the launch hotel for a new Accor brand, Emblems .....

In a surprising move, Lucknam Park – the well regarded 42-room luxury hotel and spa near Bath – is .....

12 Jun 202512 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments