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Whilst we haven’t covered it, because we couldn’t find anything worth discussing, American Express moved its insurance underwriting to Europ Assistance on 1st January. This has led to .....
Whilst we haven’t covered it, because we couldn’t find anything worth discussing, American Express .....
21 Jan 202521 January 2025 • 57 comments
Rob writes: we very rarely accept guest articles on Head for Points. However, when politician Nigel Evans – who spent 32 years as MP for Ribble Valley and was a Deputy Speaker of the House of .....
Rob writes: we very rarely accept guest articles on Head for Points. However, when politician Nigel Evans .....
20 Jan 202520 January 2025 • 336 comments
The new British Airways system for earning status, outlined in detail here, seemed to signal the end of the tier point run. With BA flights earning 1 tier point per £1 of net spending, a Silver card .....
The new British Airways system for earning status, outlined in detail here, seemed to signal the end of the .....
20 Jan 202520 January 2025 • 81 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 .....
20 Jan 202520 January 2025 • 10 comments
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team. If you are not a .....
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....
20 Jan 202520 January 2025
Here’s some good news for anyone concerned about no longer being able to earn British Airways elite status due to the new tier thresholds. Royal Jordanian is offering you the equivalent of .....
Here’s some good news for anyone concerned about no longer being able to earn British Airways elite .....
19 Jan 202519 January 2025 • 73 comments
This is our review of the Maison Astor Paris hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Hilton is currently running its latest sale for hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get .....
This is our review of the Maison Astor Paris hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Hilton is .....
19 Jan 202519 January 2025 • 13 comments
In my previous article yesterday I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want .....
In my previous article yesterday I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty .....
19 Jan 202519 January 2025 • 11 comments
This is our review of the British Airways lounge at Boston Logan International Airport. After New York, I suspect Boston is one of BA’s top gateways in the United States with up to three flights .....
This is our review of the British Airways lounge at Boston Logan International Airport. After New York, I .....
18 Jan 202518 January 2025 • 37 comments
Until 31st January, you can buy IHG One Rewards – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc hotel scheme – points with a bonus of 80% for most people. It is being advertised .....
Until 31st January, you can buy IHG One Rewards – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza .....
18 Jan 202518 January 2025
Two bits of news in brief: Virgin Hotels Glasgow sold but future branding unclear Virgin Hotels Glasgow closed suddenly in December 2023, just a month after its official opening. The owner, Lloyds .....
Two bits of news in brief: Virgin Hotels Glasgow sold but future branding unclear Virgin Hotels Glasgow closed .....
18 Jan 202518 January 2025 • 16 comments
This is the first of our updated overview series on the major hotel loyalty programmes. Each scheme will be covered over two articles on consecutive days. One will list the basic facts of the scheme .....
This is the first of our updated overview series on the major hotel loyalty programmes. Each scheme will be .....
18 Jan 202518 January 2025 • 32 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 .....
18 Jan 202518 January 2025
If you have a Limited Company or LLP, there is some good news today. Capital on Tap’s Visa credit card is now FREE. The £99 annual fee has been removed, permanently. See here. You earn points .....
If you have a Limited Company or LLP, there is some good news today. Capital on Tap’s Visa credit card .....
17 Jan 202517 January 2025 • 89 comments
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