Virgin Atlantic is continuing to bulk up its flights on premium leisure routes. On top of the recently announced extra flights to Dubai, the Maldives and Barbados, the airline has added extra flights .....

Virgin Atlantic is continuing to bulk up its flights on premium leisure routes. On top of the recently .....

9 Jan 20249 January 2024 by Rob Burgess

A few years ago it was possible to use Avios to purchase vouchers to visit independent airport lounges, but British Airways pulled the offer. I realised the other day that you CAN still redeem Avios .....

A few years ago it was possible to use Avios to purchase vouchers to visit independent airport lounges, but .....

9 Jan 20249 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

statusmatcher.com is a site which I think HfP readers should know about, as it does offer a useful service to regular travellers.  I have no idea who runs it or where it is based, but it has been .....

statusmatcher.com is a site which I think HfP readers should know about, as it does offer a useful service to .....

9 Jan 20249 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

The security channel in the British Airways First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 will close from tomorrow, 9th January, for 3-4 months. There has been no official announcement from the airport or BA that .....

The security channel in the British Airways First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5 will close from tomorrow, 9th .....

8 Jan 20248 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 66 comments

One major Avios change that we’ve seen in the last 12 months was the opening up of Aer Lingus and Iberia Avios flights for American Express 2-4-1 companion voucher redemptions. Full details are .....

One major Avios change that we’ve seen in the last 12 months was the opening up of Aer Lingus and Iberia .....

8 Jan 20248 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 120 comments

American Express is currently running biggest ever sign-up bonus for The Platinum Card. You must apply by Tuesday evening, however. The standard bonus of 30,000 Membership Rewards points, which .....

American Express is currently running biggest ever sign-up bonus for The Platinum Card. You must apply by .....

8 Jan 20248 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

Happy New Year! We’re back after our Christmas and New Year break. Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. .....

Happy New Year! We’re back after our Christmas and New Year break. Welcome to your weekly trade round-up .....

8 Jan 20248 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Just before Christmas, No1 Lounges opened a new lounge at Luton Airport. Last year No1 won the contract to operate the two lounges at Luton, formerly the Clubrooms and Aspire spaces. Confusingly, No1 .....

Just before Christmas, No1 Lounges opened a new lounge at Luton Airport. Last year No1 won the contract to .....

7 Jan 20247 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 25 comments

This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the January newsflow to pick-up. One of the key ideas I push on Head for Points is that .....

This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the .....

7 Jan 20247 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel Offers’ page which contains .....

Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in .....

7 Jan 20247 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

I wanted to do a quick reminder today that 8th January is your last chance to bid your Avios on a HfP semi-exclusive – two VIP tickets to see Depeche Mode at the O2, including access to the .....

I wanted to do a quick reminder today that 8th January is your last chance to bid your Avios on a HfP .....

7 Jan 20247 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Over the course of this week we’ve been running introductory pieces for people who are fairly new to frequent flyer miles and hotel loyalty points. I deliberately chose to run this specific .....

Over the course of this week we’ve been running introductory pieces for people who are fairly new to .....

6 Jan 20246 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 70 comments

As time is running out, I wanted to remind you that American Express is currently offering an increased sign-up bonus on the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card. You will receive .....

As time is running out, I wanted to remind you that American Express is currently offering an increased .....

6 Jan 20246 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

News in brief: Norse Atlantic pulls two US routes Norse Atlantic had a plan. It would offer low cost flights between London Gatwick and the United States (with easily the best Premium Economy cabin in .....

News in brief: Norse Atlantic pulls two US routes Norse Atlantic had a plan. It would offer low cost flights .....

6 Jan 20246 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments