In 2013 the Starwood hotel group and Delta Airways announced a unique tie-up. This gave Starwood Preferred Guest elite members certain privileges when flying on Delta, and gave Delta top tier .....

In 2013 the Starwood hotel group and Delta Airways announced a unique tie-up. This gave Starwood .....

9 Jan 20159 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

On New Years Day I ran an open forum where you could post suggestions for ways of improving Head for Points.  I am grateful to everyone who took the time to comment or send me an email, especially .....

On New Years Day I ran an open forum where you could post suggestions for ways of improving Head for .....

9 Jan 20159 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

Virgin Atlantic has launched its regular January reward seat sale. Almost all economy routes are reduced by 25%.  The best part is that you can book for any dates you want over the .....

Virgin Atlantic has launched its regular January reward seat sale. Almost all economy routes are reduced by .....

8 Jan 20158 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

I don’t write about Thistle Hotels much on Head for Points.  They did have an American Express cashback offer last year which I covered, and one HfP reader contacted me afterwards to say how .....

I don’t write about Thistle Hotels much on Head for Points.  They did have an American Express cashback .....

8 Jan 20158 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

For just three days, of which today – Thursday 8th – is the last day, British Airways has knocked an additional £50 or £100 off British Airways Holidays prices in the BA January sale. .....

For just three days, of which today – Thursday 8th – is the last day, British Airways has knocked .....

8 Jan 20158 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion in Europe with the launch of services from Amsterdam on 16th June. Flights will operate daily and will use a new Boeing 787 which features Qatar’s .....

Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion in Europe with the launch of services from Amsterdam on 16th June. .....

7 Jan 20157 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

InterContinental is due to open its second hotel in Dubai in late July.  This new property will be at Dubai Marina which is about as far away as you can get in Dubai from the original and impressive .....

InterContinental is due to open its second hotel in Dubai in late July.  This new property will be at Dubai .....

7 Jan 20157 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Starwood Preferred Guest, the Sheraton / Westin / St Regis / aloft / Luxury Collection hotel group, has launched its Spring promotion. Called ‘Double Play’, it will run until April 15th. .....

Starwood Preferred Guest, the Sheraton / Westin / St Regis / aloft / Luxury Collection hotel group, has .....

7 Jan 20157 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

US airline Delta, 49% shareholder in Virgin Atlantic, gave its Delta SkyMiles reward scheme a major shake-up on January 1st.  I won’t go into the details because it isn’t of much interest .....

US airline Delta, 49% shareholder in Virgin Atlantic, gave its Delta SkyMiles reward scheme a major shake-up .....

6 Jan 20156 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza hotel group, has kicked off 2015 with a bang by launching a very generous promotion. It is a simple proposition: Stay 3+ consecutive nights at a .....

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza hotel group, has kicked off 2015 with a bang by launching a .....

6 Jan 20156 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

This is my review of the Post Office Money Platinum credit card. Link to apply: The Post Office Money Platinum credit card application page Key facts:  No annual fee, representative APR 17.8% .....

This is my review of the Post Office Money Platinum credit card. Link to apply: The Post Office Money .....

6 Jan 20156 January 2015 by Rob Burgess

Yes, you read that correctly. This week on Head for Points we are giving away 100,000 Avios points in association with the new British Airways Executive Club hotel booking partner Kaligo. There is .....

Yes, you read that correctly. This week on Head for Points we are giving away 100,000 Avios points in .....

5 Jan 20155 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

InterContinental, the luxury hotel brand inside IHG Rewards Club (which also covers Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and others) is a little odd when it comes to loyalty schemes: As part of the Holiday .....

InterContinental, the luxury hotel brand inside IHG Rewards Club (which also covers Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza .....

5 Jan 20155 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Hilton HHonors has launched a new bonus promotion with Lufthansa Miles & More for anyone who would prefer to take airline miles as part of their Hilton HHonors earnings. It covers stays from .....

Hilton HHonors has launched a new bonus promotion with Lufthansa Miles & More for anyone who would prefer .....

5 Jan 20155 January 2015 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment