Last January Rob wrote about the LAN flight from Santiago, Chile to Frankfurt via Madrid when it was on special offer, with the option of only flying the bit between Frankfurt and Madrid. As a 2 hours .....

Last January Rob wrote about the LAN flight from Santiago, Chile to Frankfurt via Madrid when it was on .....

10 Feb 201710 February 2017 by Anika Burnett • 53 comments

OK, this is a weird one, but I can’t help thinking that it will be welcomed by some Head for Points readers. Priority Pass and Lounge Club, the airport lounge access cards, have opened a new .....

OK, this is a weird one, but I can’t help thinking that it will be welcomed by some Head for Points .....

9 Feb 20179 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 99 comments

Back in June 2014 Tesco Bank launched its current account.  There was a lot of hype about the account at the time but Tesco was, probably correctly, keen to play it down whilst the IT bedded in. .....

Back in June 2014 Tesco Bank launched its current account.  There was a lot of hype about the account at .....

9 Feb 20179 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

This is my review of the Sala Velazquez Iberia VIP Lounge at Madrid Barajas Airport. After two days in Madrid it was time for me to fly to my last destination of this trip: Frankfurt.   That flight, .....

This is my review of the Sala Velazquez Iberia VIP Lounge at Madrid Barajas Airport. After two days in Madrid .....

9 Feb 20179 February 2017 by Anika Burnett • 19 comments

It’s time for our monthly round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. Our updated directory of all 23 UK travel credit cards can .....

It’s time for our monthly round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and .....

8 Feb 20178 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

Two bits of American Express-related news today: £15 Amazon discount code extended Amazon has extended its £15 discount code for Amex Gold and Platinum cardholders until 31st October. This came as a .....

Two bits of American Express-related news today: £15 Amazon discount code extended Amazon has extended its .....

8 Feb 20178 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

Here is my review of The Westin Palace hotel, my second stop in Madrid. The Westin Palace was a short taxi ride from the Gran Melia Palacio de los Duques (my review of Gran Melia Palacio de los Duques .....

Here is my review of The Westin Palace hotel, my second stop in Madrid. The Westin Palace was a short taxi .....

8 Feb 20178 February 2017 by Anika Burnett • 47 comments

It was due a return and now it is back.  I’m talking about the ‘bonus when you transfer your hotel loyalty points to British Airways Avios‘ promotion. The ba.com page for the .....

It was due a return and now it is back.  I’m talking about the ‘bonus when you transfer your .....

7 Feb 20177 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 92 comments

A quick reminder that the ‘higher than usual’ bonuses on the British Airways and British Airways Premium Plus American Express cards end at midnight on Wednesday 8th.  I wouldn’t .....

A quick reminder that the ‘higher than usual’ bonuses on the British Airways and British Airways .....

7 Feb 20177 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

Head for Points has launched an exclusive £10 discount for readers who try foreign currency transfer specialist Azimo. This is valid on your first foreign currency transfer over £50. Foreign .....

Head for Points has launched an exclusive £10 discount for readers who try foreign currency transfer .....

7 Feb 20177 February 2017 by Anika Burnett • 11 comments

This is our review of the new Eurostar Business Premier lounge at Gare du Nord in Paris. Every now and then I get to do something fun but slightly odd for HfP – like going to a different country .....

This is our review of the new Eurostar Business Premier lounge at Gare du Nord in Paris. Every now and then I .....

6 Feb 20176 February 2017 by Anika Burnett • 30 comments

News in brief: New British Airways Gatwick lounges now open The two new British Airways lounges at Gatwick had a soft opening over the weekend.  I understand that there is no table service food .....

News in brief: New British Airways Gatwick lounges now open The two new British Airways lounges at Gatwick had .....

6 Feb 20176 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 63 comments

News in brief: Airportr offering free transfer of ski equipment this winter We’ve covered Airportr a few times on Head for Points.  This is the luggage collection service whereby your suitcases .....

News in brief: Airportr offering free transfer of ski equipment this winter We’ve covered Airportr a few .....

6 Feb 20176 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

News in brief: Amsterdam’s new Kimpton bookable on IHG points OK, if you’re not a bit of a hotel geek the headline above might not mean much.  However, fans of Kimpton Hotels – the .....

News in brief: Amsterdam’s new Kimpton bookable on IHG points OK, if you’re not a bit of a hotel .....

5 Feb 20175 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 59 comments