This is my review of the brand new Travelodge London City hotel, which is on Middlesex Street. It is the first new build to operate under the new Travelodge PLUS sub-brand.  I thought we should .....

This is my review of the brand new Travelodge London City hotel, which is on Middlesex Street. It is the first .....

15 Aug 201815 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 102 comments

Car rental group Sixt is running an exceptionally generous deal with Emirates Skywards. Via this link – and only if you book via this link – you will receive: 4,000 Emirates Skywards miles .....

Car rental group Sixt is running an exceptionally generous deal with Emirates Skywards. Via this link – .....

15 Aug 201815 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 98 comments

On Friday we covered the opening of Virgin Atlantic’s pop-up pub, “The Joint Venture”, at 33 New Oxford Street.  I said that there would be quizzes during the week but I .....

On Friday we covered the opening of Virgin Atlantic’s pop-up pub, “The Joint Venture”, at 33 .....

15 Aug 201815 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

Radisson Blu and Radisson Blu Edwardian have launched what I think is their first ever cashback deal with American Express. This offer will be showing on the offers tab on the online statement page of .....

Radisson Blu and Radisson Blu Edwardian have launched what I think is their first ever cashback deal with .....

15 Aug 201815 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

We have discussed the Virgin Money International Money Transfer service before on Head for Points.  There is usually no special deal running, but occasionally we have seen 3,000 Virgin Flying .....

We have discussed the Virgin Money International Money Transfer service before on Head for Points.  There .....

15 Aug 201815 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

SWISS and Lufthansa have launched some EXCELLENT First Class and Business Class ‘2-4-1’ deals.  Unlike some fare deals we write about, these are for departures from the UK so you .....

SWISS and Lufthansa have launched some EXCELLENT First Class and Business Class ‘2-4-1’ deals.  .....

14 Aug 201814 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 131 comments

Last week I wrote about potential changes that IHG is considering for the ‘pay to play’ InterContinental Ambassador loyalty scheme.  You can read that article here. At the time, I .....

Last week I wrote about potential changes that IHG is considering for the ‘pay to play’ .....

14 Aug 201814 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 120 comments

This is a brief review of the refurbished Aspire lounge at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.  I won’t call it a full review because there isn’t much in the way of context for the pictures. .....

This is a brief review of the refurbished Aspire lounge at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.  I won’t .....

14 Aug 201814 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

There is still quite a bit we don’t know about the new merged Marriott Rewards / Starwood Preferred Guest programme which launches next Saturday. A leaked copy of the new terms and conditions .....

There is still quite a bit we don’t know about the new merged Marriott Rewards / Starwood Preferred .....

13 Aug 201813 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 118 comments

It is rare that I base a Head for Points article around a response to an article published elsewhere, but a piece last week by Ravindra Bhagwanani, the CEO of Global Flight, was both interesting and .....

It is rare that I base a Head for Points article around a response to an article published elsewhere, but a .....

13 Aug 201813 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

Reader Alan sent us a review of the new Pearl Lounge for British Airways passengers at Marrakech Menara Airport. Whilst we don’t normally run reviews of overseas lounges, especially contract .....

Reader Alan sent us a review of the new Pearl Lounge for British Airways passengers at Marrakech Menara .....

13 Aug 201813 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 5 comments

One of the most useful benefits of having an American Express Platinum card – and one which genuinely helps me justify the £450 fee – is the Fine Hotels & Resorts programme. FHR, as .....

One of the most useful benefits of having an American Express Platinum card – and one which genuinely .....

12 Aug 201812 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

Shirtmaker Charles Tyrwhitt has launched a new discount which will also allow you to earn Avios. Until 28th August, you will save £5 on a £50 spend, £10 on a £75 spend and £15 on a £100 spend. .....

Shirtmaker Charles Tyrwhitt has launched a new discount which will also allow you to earn Avios. Until 28th .....

12 Aug 201812 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

We have given over a disproportionate amount of space in recent months to Marriott Travel Packages and how they will change following the Marriott Rewards / Starwood Preferred Guest merger next .....

We have given over a disproportionate amount of space in recent months to Marriott Travel Packages and how .....

12 Aug 201812 August 2018 by Rob Burgess