This is a reminder that today, Tuesday 30th, is your last day to take part in what is, almost certainly, the most generous ‘buy points’ promotion that we will see this year. .....

This is a reminder that today, Tuesday 30th, is your last day to take part in what is, almost .....

30 Jun 201530 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

‘Part Pay With Avios’ is the scheme which allows you to reduce the cost of a British Airways cash ticket by redeeming Avios points. Launched in 2013, it has been a bit of a damp squib.  .....

‘Part Pay With Avios’ is the scheme which allows you to reduce the cost of a British Airways cash .....

29 Jun 201529 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

This is our review of the INNSiDE Manchester hotel. I wrote about Melia’s new INNSiDE hotel in Manchester a few weeks ago.  This is the first UK opening for this expanding four-star .....

This is our review of the INNSiDE Manchester hotel. I wrote about Melia’s new INNSiDE hotel in .....

29 Jun 201529 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Following the success of our previous chauffeur drive competition, and thanks to global professional driver service Blacklane, I am running another special giveaway today which will last for just 18 .....

Following the success of our previous chauffeur drive competition, and thanks to global professional driver .....

29 Jun 201529 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

I was, yet again, the victim of Tesco Clubcard points theft last week.  My bacon was saved by AwardWallet, the points and miles tracking service that I use, which I tend to recommend to HfP readers .....

I was, yet again, the victim of Tesco Clubcard points theft last week.  My bacon was saved by AwardWallet, .....

28 Jun 201528 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

American Airlines has tripled the sign-up bonus on its UK credit cards from 5,000 miles to 15,000 miles.  This is the same offer which ran twice during 2014. Whilst a far cry from the amazing 35,000 .....

American Airlines has tripled the sign-up bonus on its UK credit cards from 5,000 miles to 15,000 miles. .....

28 Jun 201528 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Hyatt Gold Passport points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my Hyatt Gold Passport points expire?’.  .....

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Hyatt Gold Passport points from .....

28 Jun 201528 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

If you are still crediting your British Airways economy tickets to British Airways Executive Club, it may be time – for some people – for a rethink. The Avios changes at the end of April .....

If you are still crediting your British Airways economy tickets to British Airways Executive Club, it may be .....

27 Jun 201527 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

Reader Richard gave me a prompt yesterday to write about something which I knew worked but which had somehow fallen through the cracks and never got covered on Head for Points before. If you have a .....

Reader Richard gave me a prompt yesterday to write about something which I knew worked but which had somehow .....

27 Jun 201527 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Hilton HHonors points from expiring?’ or ‘When do my Hilton HHonors points expire?’. This series looks at .....

I receive regular emails from readers asking ‘How can I stop my Hilton HHonors points from .....

27 Jun 201527 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Just six weeks after its previous World Traveller and World Traveller Plus sale ended, British Airways launched a new raft of offers yesterday, which are available for booking until July 14th. .....

Just six weeks after its previous World Traveller and World Traveller Plus sale ended, British Airways .....

26 Jun 201526 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Shell Drivers Club is the loyalty scheme for Shell garages in the UK.  Joining is simple – pick up a card at a Shell station when filling up and register it online. You earn 50 Avios just for .....

Shell Drivers Club is the loyalty scheme for Shell garages in the UK.  Joining is simple – pick up a .....

26 Jun 201526 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

MBNA has brought back a special sign-up promotion for its two Emirates credit cards.  The offer is more attractive than the one they ran in March. Full details can be found here on the Emirates .....

MBNA has brought back a special sign-up promotion for its two Emirates credit cards.  The offer is more .....

26 Jun 201526 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

News in brief: 10% discount on Etihad flights for Amex cardholders Etihad is offering a 10% discount on flights in all classes to American Express cardholders.   You need to book via this special .....

News in brief: 10% discount on Etihad flights for Amex cardholders Etihad is offering a 10% discount on .....

25 Jun 201525 June 2015 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments