One of the things that is so fascinating about the frequent flyer space is that there are always tools popping up which fill a small but useful niche. I often get emails from Head for Points readers .....

One of the things that is so fascinating about the frequent flyer space is that there are always tools popping .....

8 Feb 20218 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

I want to take a look today at whether you should take a British Airways ‘Future Travel Voucher’ or a cash refund if you decide to cancel an upcoming flight. Future Travel Vouchers are now .....

I want to take a look today at whether you should take a British Airways ‘Future Travel Voucher’ .....

7 Feb 20217 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 158 comments

News in brief: Hyatt offering excellent rates for 30+ day stays Hyatt has launched a new rate plan called ‘The Great Relocate’. This offers substantial discounts at hotels around the world .....

News in brief: Hyatt offering excellent rates for 30+ day stays Hyatt has launched a new rate plan called .....

7 Feb 20217 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

Last year we wrote about two new programmes that IHG has launched if you book via selected luxury travel agents instead of via ihg.com. The IHG Luxury Collection hotels (InterContinental, Regent, some .....

Last year we wrote about two new programmes that IHG has launched if you book via selected luxury travel .....

7 Feb 20217 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

This is our review of the Amex Cashback cards, specifically the American Express Platinum Cashback and American Express Platinum Cashback Everyday credit cards. Head for Points is primarily about .....

This is our review of the Amex Cashback cards, specifically the American Express Platinum Cashback and .....

7 Feb 20217 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

Last week I wrote an article explaining why Avios fraud may be about to increase, and why you should ensure your account is secure. Stealing frequent flyer miles is not usually a priority. The .....

Last week I wrote an article explaining why Avios fraud may be about to increase, and why you should ensure .....

6 Feb 20216 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 165 comments

This is our review of the Nectar American Express credit card. In January 2021, Avios and Nectar launched a new partnership. You can now transfer Nectar points into Avios – and vice versa .....

This is our review of the Nectar American Express credit card. In January 2021, Avios and Nectar launched a .....

6 Feb 20216 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that you don’t miss out on any short-notice deals or offers, we also offer this weekly summary .....

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! Whilst we encourage email readers to sign up to our daily emails so that .....

6 Feb 20216 February 2021 by Rhys Jones

As we exclusively revealed back in November, there are big changes coming to the Miles & More Global Traveller payment cards. The cards were closed to new applicants in November 2020. Existing .....

As we exclusively revealed back in November, there are big changes coming to the Miles & More Global .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has published its annual list of points price changes. You can see the list here. 201 properties, representing just over 2% of the portfolio, are changing price. Unsurprisingly, the .....

Marriott Bonvoy has published its annual list of points price changes. You can see the list here. 201 .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These generally involve buying a one-year subscription with up to 13,200 Avios points thrown in as a bonus. .....

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These generally .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Accor is running a special Valentine promotion on its UK gift cards. Via this page of the Accor website, you can purchase a £50, £100 or £250 gift card and get an extra 10% loaded on top. There is .....

Accor is running a special Valentine promotion on its UK gift cards. Via this page of the Accor website, you .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

Eastern Airways is primarily known for its UK domestic routes, so it was a surprise to see it launch two new routes to Gibraltar. Even more surprising is where the flights are going from: There will .....

Eastern Airways is primarily known for its UK domestic routes, so it was a surprise to see it launch two new .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

IHG and IHG Rewards Club have revealed a new ‘visual identity’, as they are called these days. Say goodbye to the orange: and say hello to a more serious-looking black: The word .....

IHG and IHG Rewards Club have revealed a new ‘visual identity’, as they are called these days. Say .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 93 comments