This morning, American Express increased the sign-up bonus on the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card from 20,000 to 30,000 points. If you meet the bonus criteria, you now receive .....

This morning, American Express increased the sign-up bonus on the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold .....

22 Sep 202122 September 2021 by Rob Burgess • 61 comments

This is our third article this week about the new IHG Rewards pricing model. In our first article on Wednesday, we looked at pricing at different London hotels for 22nd July. We found NO FIRM LINK .....

This is our third article this week about the new IHG Rewards pricing model. In our first article on .....

10 Apr 202110 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

Today, Tuesday, is the last day for the British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Winter sales. If you are feeling confident about travel opening up for the Summer, now may be a good time to jump in. .....

Today, Tuesday, is the last day for the British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Winter sales. If you are feeling .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

What is the best value Avios redemption per mile flown?  Or, put another way, what’s the furthest you can fly for the fewest Avios? With travel slowly starting to open up – .....

What is the best value Avios redemption per mile flown?  Or, put another way, what’s the .....

10 May 202110 May 2021 by Rhys Jones • 73 comments

As we have covered a few times in recent weeks, some holders of The Platinum Card from American Express have received £400 to spend at selected Marriott International hotels. If you have this offer, .....

As we have covered a few times in recent weeks, some holders of The Platinum Card from American Express have .....

20 Nov 202020 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

A quick reminder that, if you are targeted, Nectar and eBay are running their slightly crazy Black Friday offer today. For one hour – between noon and 1pm today (Friday) – you will receive .....

A quick reminder that, if you are targeted, Nectar and eBay are running their slightly crazy Black Friday .....

26 Nov 202126 November 2021 by Rob Burgess • 110 comments

We have decided to run this daily chat thread on Head for Points during the coronavirus outbreak. Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random .....

We have decided to run this daily chat thread on Head for Points during the coronavirus outbreak. .....

31 Oct 202031 October 2020 by Rob Burgess • 222 comments

When Nectar and Avios began their partnership in January 2021, it opened up Sainsbury’s Bank as another potential route for indirectly earning Avios. When it comes to earning Avios from .....

When Nectar and Avios began their partnership in January 2021, it opened up Sainsbury’s Bank as another .....

31 Jul 202131 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

As we covered here, the current Lufthansa Miles & More Global Traveller payment cards are closing on 4th April. Lufthansa has now written to cardholders to say that their Miles & More balance .....

As we covered here, the current Lufthansa Miles & More Global Traveller payment cards are closing on 4th .....

12 Feb 202112 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

The US Department of Transport has tentatively approved the Aer Lingus application to join the British Airways and American Airlines transatlantic joint venture. Iberia and Finnair are also part of .....

The US Department of Transport has tentatively approved the Aer Lingus application to join the British Airways .....

18 Nov 202018 November 2020 by Rhys Jones • 48 comments

In February, Alaska Airlines announced its intentions to join the oneworld alliance.  It will become the 14th full member. The airline was hoping to complete formalities in record time, with .....

In February, Alaska Airlines announced its intentions to join the oneworld alliance.  It will become the .....

14 Oct 202014 October 2020 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

Radisson Hotels has launched its Cyber Sale this week and is offering up to 30% off eligible stays booked between now and 29th November. The discount is only available for weekend stays, but there’s .....

Radisson Hotels has launched its Cyber Sale this week and is offering up to 30% off eligible stays booked .....

25 Nov 202125 November 2021 by Sinead Archer • 10 comments

We have decided to run this daily chat thread on Head for Points during the coronavirus outbreak. Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random .....

We have decided to run this daily chat thread on Head for Points during the coronavirus outbreak. .....

31 Aug 202031 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 142 comments

Hilton Honors has just launched its new Autumn promotion which is now open for registration. The promotion is called ‘Power Up‘. To give Hilton credit, it is very straightforward with .....

Hilton Honors has just launched its new Autumn promotion which is now open for registration. The promotion is .....

25 Aug 202125 August 2021 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments