One of the highlights of flying Virgin Atlantic Upper Class is getting your very own Wilbur and Orville salt and pepper set. These are genuinely cult items. I remember taking a pair when I flew Virgin .....

One of the highlights of flying Virgin Atlantic Upper Class is getting your very own Wilbur and Orville salt .....

7 Dec 20227 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

I thought it worth doing a recap of the various rail strikes in December, as we’ve had a few reader emails about it. You may also, if you are travelling TO the UK and don’t follow the news .....

I thought it worth doing a recap of the various rail strikes in December, as we’ve had a few reader .....

7 Dec 20227 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

The Public and Commercial Services Union, the largest trade union representing civil servants, has confirmed that Border Force staff will strike over Christmas. The strike affects PCS members employed .....

The Public and Commercial Services Union, the largest trade union representing civil servants, has confirmed .....

7 Dec 20227 December 2022 by Rhys Jones • 17 comments

IHG One Rewards has cut the price of its tickets for upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup and Heineken Champions Cup rugby games. These can be found on the IHG Access platform. The UK games are in Belfast, .....

IHG One Rewards has cut the price of its tickets for upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup and Heineken Champions Cup .....

6 Dec 20226 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

This is a quick article for anyone who has the flexibility to pack up and go at relatively short notice. As flagged by reader Ed, British Airways has opened up pre-Christmas Avios availability to a .....

This is a quick article for anyone who has the flexibility to pack up and go at relatively short notice. As .....

6 Dec 20226 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

This is my review of the Iberia Velazquez lounge in Madrid Terminal 4S, which is Iberia’s flagship facility at its home airport. I was passing through on my return from the Thompson Madrid hotel .....

This is my review of the Iberia Velazquez lounge in Madrid Terminal 4S, which is Iberia’s flagship .....

6 Dec 20226 December 2022 by Jamie Oliver • 59 comments

Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion for UK American Express cardholders. The discount is ‘up to’ 12% off Economy and Business Class tickets. The discounts are off base fares, before .....

Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion for UK American Express cardholders. The discount is ‘up .....

6 Dec 20226 December 2022 by Rob Burgess

Air France is launching a new UK discount code today. It’s not a bad one, offering a £70 discount off any £200 plus taxes booking on Air France or KLM. It’s very flexible: Full details .....

Air France is launching a new UK discount code today. It’s not a bad one, offering a £70 discount off .....

6 Dec 20226 December 2022 by Rob Burgess

The InterContinental Carlton hotel in Cannes – currently undergoing a much needed and much delayed refurbishment – will not reopen under the InterContinental brand. It was announced .....

The InterContinental Carlton hotel in Cannes – currently undergoing a much needed and much delayed .....

6 Dec 20226 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

A lot of Head for Points readers find themselves flying on Emirates occasionally.  Unfortunately, it is easy to find yourself with a pile of orphaned Emirates Skywards miles. Emirates is the .....

A lot of Head for Points readers find themselves flying on Emirates occasionally.  Unfortunately, it is .....

6 Dec 20226 December 2022 by Rhys Jones • 15 comments

We’d be delighted if you could join us for a private shopping event and reception on Thursday 15th December, hosted by luxury luggage manufacturer Globe-Trotter. If you are in the market for a .....

We’d be delighted if you could join us for a private shopping event and reception on Thursday 15th .....

5 Dec 20225 December 2022 by Sinead Archer • 96 comments

This article shows you how to book domestic QantasLink flights in Australia using Avios – and the answer is not to use ba.com. If you are heading down to Australia in the near future, there is .....

This article shows you how to book domestic QantasLink flights in Australia using Avios – and the answer .....

5 Dec 20225 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Last Thursday I got back from a two day trip to New York with British Airways and American Airlines to see the brand new premium lounges they have opened at JFK Terminal 8. Somehow, the group of .....

Last Thursday I got back from a two day trip to New York with British Airways and American Airlines to see the .....

5 Dec 20225 December 2022 by Rhys Jones • 70 comments

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. You are receiving this as a previous subscriber to Malcolm .....

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest .....

5 Dec 20225 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments