“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

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 .....

12 Jul 202512 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

British Airways has launched its Black Friday deals, with both flight and holidays savings to be made. There are no Club World or First Class flight deals, although there are some good World Traveller .....

British Airways has launched its Black Friday deals, with both flight and holidays savings to be made. There .....

25 Nov 202125 November 2021 by Sinead Archer • 33 comments

Just days after Qatar Airways launched a generous £300 cashback offer with American Express, Turkish Airlines and Radisson Hotels have jumped in too. As usual, you may or may not be targeted for .....

Just days after Qatar Airways launched a generous £300 cashback offer with American Express, Turkish Airlines .....

7 Sep 20247 September 2024 by Rob Burgess

One of the biggest complaints about IHG One Rewards – and one which has shown up a weird lack of vision – is the inability to book anything other than the most basic hotel room for a .....

One of the biggest complaints about IHG One Rewards – and one which has shown up a weird lack of vision .....

9 Apr 20259 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

We recently covered Iberia’s announcement of flights to Orlando this winter. This wasn’t the only news this week. Iberia is doubling down (literally) on its services to Brazil. Current .....

We recently covered Iberia’s announcement of flights to Orlando this winter. This wasn’t the only .....

29 Mar 202529 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Back in August, Marriott announced a 20-year licensing agreement with Sonder. Sonder operates 200 so-called “apartment-style accommodations in urban markets.” The deal will see Marriott .....

Back in August, Marriott announced a 20-year licensing agreement with Sonder. Sonder operates 200 so-called .....

1 Nov 20241 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

Virgin Atlantic has rolled out some excellent Upper Class deals to Cape Town for the first few weeks of its Winter 2024 schedule. How good? How about £1,699 return? Importantly, this fare is widely .....

Virgin Atlantic has rolled out some excellent Upper Class deals to Cape Town for the first few weeks of its .....

29 Oct 202429 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

Virgin Atlantic has just launched flights to the Maldives, adding to the number of new leisure destinations – including Dubai and Turks & Caicos – which have launched this year. The .....

Virgin Atlantic has just launched flights to the Maldives, adding to the number of new leisure destinations .....

5 Dec 20235 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 63 comments

Three years ago, IAG, the parent of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, and Boeing agreed a huge order for the 737 MAX which, at the time, was still grounded following the loss of two Lion Air and .....

Three years ago, IAG, the parent of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, and Boeing agreed a huge order for .....

19 May 202219 May 2022 by Rhys Jones • 120 comments

Virgin Atlantic has launched a generous Virgin Points bonus offer for anyone who books a cash flight in the next 10 days. We don’t often see promotions like this for Virgin Points so it’s .....

Virgin Atlantic has launched a generous Virgin Points bonus offer for anyone who books a cash flight in the .....

25 Aug 202325 August 2023 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

If you have an American Express Platinum card then you should know about the Fine Hotels & Resorts hotel booking programme.  This is a grouping of 5-star hotels which offers special benefits .....

If you have an American Express Platinum card then you should know about the Fine Hotels & Resorts hotel .....

19 May 202419 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

Marriott Bonvoy is currently running its ‘Week of Wonders’, a series of special offers and promotions designed to get you back in the mood for travel. If you’ve not been tempted by .....

Marriott Bonvoy is currently running its ‘Week of Wonders’, a series of special offers and .....

14 Oct 202114 October 2021 by Rhys Jones

Looking at reader reports there are, at the moment, big delays in getting through to British Airways on the telephone if you don’t have elite status. Even if you do have a Gold card, service .....

Looking at reader reports there are, at the moment, big delays in getting through to British Airways on the .....

16 Aug 202116 August 2021 by Rob Burgess • 159 comments