Marriott has raised $920 million by pre-selling Marriott Bonvoy points. We recently covered how Hilton had raised $1 billion by pre-selling Hilton Honors points to American Express for, presumably, a .....

Marriott has raised $920 million by pre-selling Marriott Bonvoy points. We recently covered how Hilton had .....

9 May 20209 May 2020 by Rob Burgess

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is from the best city in the world: Hamburg!  We are at the Grand Elysee. [Rob’s edit: Guess where Anika was brought up ….] We are currently .....

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is from the best city in the world: Hamburg!  We are at the Grand .....

9 May 20209 May 2020 by Anika Burnett • 19 comments

On Thursday IAG, parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, gave its 1st Quarter results presentation.  This was obviously more significant than usual given the current .....

On Thursday IAG, parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, gave its 1st Quarter .....

8 May 20208 May 2020 by Rhys Jones • 55 comments

If you think that there are no British Airways long-haul flights currently running, think again.  On paper at least, the airline is planning a schedule for June. Even if you have no intention of .....

If you think that there are no British Airways long-haul flights currently running, think again.  On paper at .....

8 May 20208 May 2020 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Club is a way of buying lounge access at Air Canada and Star Alliance airports around the world.  Is it worth joining? The Maple Leaf Club is another of those little .....

Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Club is a way of buying lounge access at Air Canada and Star Alliance airports .....

8 May 20208 May 2020 by Rob Burgess

The Competition & Markets Authority has today published its provisional findings into its 18 month review of the ‘UK to US’ part of the transatlantic joint venture operated by British .....

The Competition & Markets Authority has today published its provisional findings into its 18 month review .....

7 May 20207 May 2020 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

The British Airways redundancy saga took a new twist this morning as IAG, BA’s parent company, announced its results for the three months to March. When British Airways announced its 12,000 .....

The British Airways redundancy saga took a new twist this morning as IAG, BA’s parent company, announced .....

7 May 20207 May 2020 by Rob Burgess • 130 comments

How can you use up a small Avios balance from a friend or family member who doesn’t want them? There may be people in your family who have a British Airways Executive Club account with a small .....

How can you use up a small Avios balance from a friend or family member who doesn’t want them? There may .....

7 May 20207 May 2020 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

This is a review of GWR First Class Pullman Dining written by my friend James. We cover trains from time to time on Head for Points, and anyone who appreciates lounges and decent food when they fly .....

This is a review of GWR First Class Pullman Dining written by my friend James. We cover trains from time to .....

7 May 20207 May 2020 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

IHG Rewards Club has launched a 100% ‘buy points’ bonus, which is as generous as you ever see.  Should you jump in? There are two extra tweaks which make this better than similar deals: .....

IHG Rewards Club has launched a 100% ‘buy points’ bonus, which is as generous as you ever see.  .....

7 May 20207 May 2020 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

Wine delivery company Laithwaites is back as an Avios redemption partner after being pulled a few weeks ago.  Laithwaites was forced to close its operation for a period whilst it restructured to .....

Wine delivery company Laithwaites is back as an Avios redemption partner after being pulled a few weeks .....

6 May 20206 May 2020 by Rhys Jones • 51 comments

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is from San Francisco, at the luxurious Four Seasons. We are currently running this reader-written feature to provide some positivity and inspiration .....

Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is from San Francisco, at the luxurious Four Seasons. We are .....

6 May 20206 May 2020 by Anika Burnett • 75 comments

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be permanently retiring its Boeing 747-400 fleet with immediate effect, leaving London Gatwick and making 3,150 staff redundant. This is part of the strategy to .....

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be permanently retiring its Boeing 747-400 fleet with immediate effect, .....

5 May 20205 May 2020 by Rhys Jones • 100 comments

This is your comprehensive guide to the new British Airways Club Suite business class seat. British Airways launched its new business class seat in 2019 with the arrival of its first Airbus A350 .....

This is your comprehensive guide to the new British Airways Club Suite business class seat. British Airways .....

5 May 20205 May 2020 by Rhys Jones