First introduced in 2017, the British Airways boarding process involves ranking passengers based on status and cabin class. Those with higher status or those travelling in premium classes board first; .....

First introduced in 2017, the British Airways boarding process involves ranking passengers based on status and .....

15 Oct 202315 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 128 comments

InterContinental was arguably the daddy of the international, business driven hotel brands. It was founded by US airline Pan Am in 1946 as, oddly, a US Government initiative. .....

InterContinental was arguably the daddy of the international, business driven hotel brands. It was founded by .....

15 Oct 202315 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

Aer Lingus has launched an Avios flash sale. Until Sunday night, you get a 50% discount on the number of Avios required when you book a cash ticket and use ‘Part Pay With Avios’. You are .....

Aer Lingus has launched an Avios flash sale. Until Sunday night, you get a 50% discount on the number of Avios .....

14 Oct 202314 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

IHG has launched a new hotel cashback deal with American Express. If you targetted, you will see this deal under the ‘Offers’ tab for one or more of your Amex cards on the statement page. .....

IHG has launched a new hotel cashback deal with American Express. If you targetted, you will see this deal .....

14 Oct 202314 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

This is my review of the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Bournemouth. On Monday Rob reviewed the relatively new Hilton hotel in Bournemouth – click here.  I was staying next door in the Hampton .....

This is my review of the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Bournemouth. On Monday Rob reviewed the relatively new .....

14 Oct 202314 October 2023 by Jamie Oliver • 29 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 .....

14 Oct 202314 October 2023 by Rhys Jones

Potentially taking a leaf from Marriott’s ‘Week of Wonders’ promotions – which don’t seem to be returning this year – American Express UK is running its first .....

Potentially taking a leaf from Marriott’s ‘Week of Wonders’ promotions – which .....

13 Oct 202313 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

This is our review of the brand new Star Alliance non-Schengen lounge at Paris CDG Airport Terminal 1. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to see Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, .....

This is our review of the brand new Star Alliance non-Schengen lounge at Paris CDG Airport Terminal 1. Earlier .....

13 Oct 202313 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 36 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card. Until 14th November 2023, the sign-up bonus is doubled from 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy .....

Marriott Bonvoy has brought back an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit .....

13 Oct 202313 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

American Express has 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 will receive 25,000 .....

American Express has increased the sign-up bonus on the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card .....

12 Oct 202312 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments

Earlier this month, I was invited to stay at the St Pancras Renaissance hotel to experience the hotel’s new Suite to Seat programme for guests booked on Eurostar the following day. Guests of the .....

Earlier this month, I was invited to stay at the St Pancras Renaissance hotel to experience the hotel’s new .....

12 Oct 202312 October 2023 by Sinead Archer • 86 comments

Air Europa, the Spanish airline which BA’s parent IAG is currently in the process of acquiring, appears to have suffered from a data breach. The email sent out to customers over the weekend .....

Air Europa, the Spanish airline which BA’s parent IAG is currently in the process of acquiring, appears .....

12 Oct 202312 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 73 comments

American Express has launched its biggest ever sign-up bonus for The Platinum Card. The standard bonus of 30,000 Membership Rewards points, which converts to 30,000 Avios, was already good. Until 9th .....

American Express has launched its biggest ever sign-up bonus for The Platinum Card. The standard bonus of .....

11 Oct 202311 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 225 comments

American Express has announced a sharp rise in annual fees on many of its UK personal and business credit and charge cards. There will be no compensatory change in any of the benefit packages. .....

American Express has announced a sharp rise in annual fees on many of its UK personal and business credit and .....

11 Oct 202311 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 157 comments