Hamad International, the new airport in Qatar, opened for business on May 1st after long delays.  Even then, though, the main Qatar Airways lounge complex was not ready. It is now, though, having .....

Hamad International, the new airport in Qatar, opened for business on May 1st after long delays.  Even then, .....

15 Aug 201415 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

The Virgin Flying Club scheme is less well known among Head for Points readers than British Airways Executive Club.  I have written occasional articles to highlight some of the more interesting .....

The Virgin Flying Club scheme is less well known among Head for Points readers than British Airways Executive .....

14 Aug 201414 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

When the Avios scheme was launched in late 2011, avios.com brought in a range of new airline partners alongside BA, Iberia and American Airlines. As per this page, it is a little known fact that you .....

When the Avios scheme was launched in late 2011, avios.com brought in a range of new airline partners .....

14 Aug 201414 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

For the last few months, until mid July, Virgin Flying Club was running some very aggressive sign-up deals on its two credit cards. Most impressive was the deal on the Virgin Black credit card.  This .....

For the last few months, until mid July, Virgin Flying Club was running some very aggressive sign-up deals on .....

13 Aug 201413 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 47 comments

I wrote about the United Club lounge in the new Heathrow Terminal 2 recently.  This is the only Priority Pass lounge in the terminal for anyone who is not flying on a business or first class .....

I wrote about the United Club lounge in the new Heathrow Terminal 2 recently.  This is the only Priority Pass .....

13 Aug 201413 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

I reported back in April that the Aer Lingus CEO had told the media that the airline was planning to introduce lie-flat seating.  There was no further information given apart from a hint that San .....

I reported back in April that the Aer Lingus CEO had told the media that the airline was planning to introduce .....

12 Aug 201412 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

British Airways has launched another ‘buy Avios’ promotion, offering a bonus of up to 30% for purchases before 31st August. The link to buy is here. Frankly, this is not an impressive .....

British Airways has launched another ‘buy Avios’ promotion, offering a bonus of up to 30% for .....

12 Aug 201412 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

The new Regus business centre at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open today, August 11th. Based on the Arrivals level (landside), it offers visitors the chance to relax and work away from the bustle of .....

The new Regus business centre at Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open today, August 11th. Based on the Arrivals .....

11 Aug 201411 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

If you will be in London for a day or two over the Summer, don’t forget that I have sign-up bonuses available for Wheely – the private driver car service – and GetTaxi, the black .....

If you will be in London for a day or two over the Summer, don’t forget that I have sign-up bonuses .....

11 Aug 201411 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Amex has launched, very quietly so far (ie they haven’t told anyone), a new promotion for Platinum cardholders. You get free admission for you and a friend to selected exhibitions at the Royal .....

Amex has launched, very quietly so far (ie they haven’t told anyone), a new promotion for Platinum .....

11 Aug 201411 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

If you’ve been in Terminal 5 recently, you will have seen the construction work underway at the South end of the terminal where Paul Smith, Smythson and the Galleries First lounge are based. .....

If you’ve been in Terminal 5 recently, you will have seen the construction work underway at the South .....

10 Aug 201410 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

American Express launched a new batch of ‘conditional spend’ offers recently.  You will see these either by logging in to your online account and clicking the ‘Offers’ button .....

American Express launched a new batch of ‘conditional spend’ offers recently.  You will see these .....

10 Aug 201410 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

A few people have emailed me about this offer in the last month or so.  I have not written about it before because this is a very complex process which should not be entered into lightly, .....

A few people have emailed me about this offer in the last month or so.  I have not written about it .....

9 Aug 20149 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

The offer from ebook company (and Tesco subsidiary) blinkbox books refuses to go away.  It was meant to finish at the end of the June.  It was then extended to the end of July.  It has now been .....

The offer from ebook company (and Tesco subsidiary) blinkbox books refuses to go away.  It was meant to .....

9 Aug 20149 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments