British Airways made the first of what will presumably be a number of new Gatwick route announcements yesterday.  This is the first such announcement since it purchased Monarch’s take-off and .....

British Airways made the first of what will presumably be a number of new Gatwick route announcements .....

5 Jan 20185 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

During my Tokyo trip last year I stayed at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo and didn’t have the best experience.  My room was mouldy and the hotel overrun by cherry blossom tourists ….. .....

During my Tokyo trip last year I stayed at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo and didn’t have the best .....

5 Jan 20185 January 2018 by Anika Burnett • 101 comments

Finnair has launched its Winter sale. There are special Business Class fares to Asia from the UK via Helsinki, valid until 15th January for travel between now and 31st October 2018 (dates vary by .....

Finnair has launched its Winter sale. There are special Business Class fares to Asia from the UK via Helsinki, .....

5 Jan 20185 January 2018 by Anika Burnett

After adding twice daily weekday flights from London City to Lisbon last October, TAP has announced the launch of a six times weekly service between London City Airport and Porto’s Francisco Sá .....

After adding twice daily weekday flights from London City to Lisbon last October, TAP has announced the launch .....

5 Jan 20185 January 2018 by Anika Burnett

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from them. Click here to see the other articles. This article .....

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone .....

5 Jan 20185 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

We are running a competition on Head for Points this week to win two economy class flights between London and New York. This is, however, a competition with a twist. YOU get to decide which airline .....

We are running a competition on Head for Points this week to win two economy class flights between London and .....

4 Jan 20184 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 152 comments

British Airways and American Express have launched a new cashback or points deal which appears generous, especially as it can be combined with the current sale deals. Remember that there are Club .....

British Airways and American Express have launched a new cashback or points deal which appears generous, .....

4 Jan 20184 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 96 comments

The transition of Hyatt Gold Passport into World of Hyatt last year was a bit of a mess and led to the departure of the head of the programme. Before Marriott acquired Starwood, Starwood Preferred .....

The transition of Hyatt Gold Passport into World of Hyatt last year was a bit of a mess and led to the .....

4 Jan 20184 January 2018 by Rob Burgess

News in brief: Opodo and ebookers launch new discount codes Opodo and ebookers have new discount codes for anyone booking a flight or a ‘flight and hotel’ package in the next few days. Via .....

News in brief: Opodo and ebookers launch new discount codes Opodo and ebookers have new discount codes for .....

4 Jan 20184 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

IHG Rewards Club, the Holiday Inn / Crown Plaza / InterContinental loyalty scheme, has (accidentally?) posted the list of hotels changing reward category this year on its website. You can see the list .....

IHG Rewards Club, the Holiday Inn / Crown Plaza / InterContinental loyalty scheme, has (accidentally?) posted .....

3 Jan 20183 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 89 comments

Until mid 2016, American Express Platinum cardholders received Platinum status in Le Club AccorHotels.  This was worth having, because it was the only top tier hotel status provided by Amex. The .....

Until mid 2016, American Express Platinum cardholders received Platinum status in Le Club AccorHotels.  This .....

3 Jan 20183 January 2018 by Rob Burgess

Tallinn was a popular destination for Head for Points readers last year. No sooner had we run our review of the brand new Hilton Tallinn Park than British Airways launched direct flights for the first .....

Tallinn was a popular destination for Head for Points readers last year. No sooner had we run our review of .....

3 Jan 20183 January 2018 by Rob Burgess

As of yesterday, Heathrow Airport has reduced the passenger service charge on UK domestic flights by a further £5.  This follows an initial £10 reduction last January. This is part of a series of .....

As of yesterday, Heathrow Airport has reduced the passenger service charge on UK domestic flights by a further .....

3 Jan 20183 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 145 comments

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza group, has a good promotion to encourage you to book with their mobile app.  To be honest, I thought this had gone away but it appears it is still .....

Club Carlson, the Radisson / Park Inn / Park Plaza group, has a good promotion to encourage you to book with .....

3 Jan 20183 January 2018 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments