For the first time in over a decade, Virgin Atlantic will operate to Canada. Flights to Toronto launch on 30th March 2025. Richard Branson joked that this was “third time lucky” for the .....

For the first time in over a decade, Virgin Atlantic will operate to Canada. Flights to Toronto launch on 30th .....

11 Jun 202411 June 2024 by Rhys Jones • 47 comments

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new promotion with Sixt. This could be quite valuable. Remember that Accor points are worth 2 Eurocents each towards a hotel stay, or convert at 1:1 into Iberia .....

Accor Live Limitless has launched a new promotion with Sixt. This could be quite valuable. Remember that Accor .....

7 Jun 20257 June 2025 by Rob Burgess

Black Friday is back again although, as you have probably noticed, it has morphed into a week-long run of deals, some better than others. The highlight is probably £927 for Aer Lingus business class .....

Black Friday is back again although, as you have probably noticed, it has morphed into a week-long run of .....

24 Nov 202324 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. Please forward it to any friends or family who you think may be .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

3 Feb 20243 February 2024 by Rhys Jones

Last week we published three articles on JetBlue following a trip by Rhys to the US - an overview of how JetBlue is shaking up transatlantic flying and Rhys's reviews of JetBlue Mint Suite and JetBlue .....

Last week we published three articles on JetBlue following a trip by Rhys to the US - an overview of how .....

22 May 202422 May 2024 by Katie Ridgers • 11 comments

Lufthansa is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Miles & More frequent flyer programme. It has been running a number of promotions linked to this, but none have generated any real .....

Lufthansa is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Miles & More frequent flyer programme. It .....

5 Dec 20235 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

Hilton Honors has launched an exceptionally generous deal for anyone who is seeking to earn or retain Hilton Honors status. You have the chance to earn double elite night credits on every stay – .....

Hilton Honors has launched an exceptionally generous deal for anyone who is seeking to earn or retain Hilton .....

5 Jul 20245 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

Back in January, British Airways Executive Club made a smart move and slashed the fee to transfer Avios from one person to another to a flat £15. Virgin Flying Club has now followed suit – and .....

Back in January, British Airways Executive Club made a smart move and slashed the fee to transfer Avios from .....

7 Sep 20237 September 2023 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

Earlier this month it was reported that Kazakhstan national airline Air Astana may float on the London Stock Exchange in 2024. Listing in London would give Air Astana access to a broader investor base .....

Earlier this month it was reported that Kazakhstan national airline Air Astana may float on the London Stock .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 41 comments

Despite having two children, I have managed to avoid signing up for the new Disney+ streaming service so far. They are possibly in the age gap between the animated classics and the superhero movies. .....

Despite having two children, I have managed to avoid signing up for the new Disney+ streaming service so far. .....

19 Feb 202119 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 87 comments

Last year, I wrote that 2025 would be the year of unlimited, fast and free inflight wifi. Qatar Airways is at the forefront of this charge, at least when it comes to long haul services, thanks to its .....

Last year, I wrote that 2025 would be the year of unlimited, fast and free inflight wifi. Qatar Airways is at .....

28 Apr 202528 April 2025 by Rhys Jones • 252 comments

Earlier this year we ran an exclusive offer on currency transfers with Midpoint.  The company is a well-established Avios partner and feedback from HfP readers has always been positive. The offer .....

Earlier this year we ran an exclusive offer on currency transfers with Midpoint.  The company is a .....

20 Dec 202120 December 2021 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

German car rental group SIXT and Marriott Bonvoy have been partners for 24 years, and the two have just announced a deepening of the relationship. Two things have been improved: In my admittedly .....

German car rental group SIXT and Marriott Bonvoy have been partners for 24 years, and the two have just .....

25 Feb 202425 February 2024 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

British Airways launched its latest sale on Thursday. It is the first one in quite some time, after Heathrow forced the airline to cap passenger numbers and cancel reams of flights in order not to .....

British Airways launched its latest sale on Thursday. It is the first one in quite some time, after Heathrow .....

4 Sep 20224 September 2022 by Rhys Jones • 71 comments