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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has overruled Labour-run Newham council to partially approve London City Airport’s expansion plans. The Government will allow the airport to increase annual .....
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has overruled Labour-run Newham council to partially approve London City .....
21 Aug 202421 August 2024 • 45 comments
If you are looking for an example of the unnecessary complexities that airlines and loyalty schemes can impose, you will struggle to beat the lounge access rules for Aer Lingus if you have .....
If you are looking for an example of the unnecessary complexities that airlines and loyalty schemes can .....
20 Nov 202320 November 2023 • 56 comments
Just under two months ago, Japan Airlines launched its brand new A350-1000 aircraft to London, operating one of its daily flights every other day. The new aircraft arrived with brand new seats in all .....
Just under two months ago, Japan Airlines launched its brand new A350-1000 aircraft to London, operating one .....
20 Dec 202420 December 2024
Last week, I was on the BBC’s World Business Report commenting on the release of Heathrow’s 2023 results. Sadly it isn’t on iPlayer so you can’t check out my living room! The .....
Last week, I was on the BBC’s World Business Report commenting on the release of Heathrow’s 2023 .....
28 Feb 202428 February 2024 • 145 comments
When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth loyalty programme to adopt Avios. The others are The British Airways Club, Iberia Plus, .....
When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
Zing was launched by HSBC earlier this year, and is aiming to become a key player in the money transfer and travel spend sectors. If you sign up to Zing now, you will receive a £500 per month .....
Zing was launched by HSBC earlier this year, and is aiming to become a key player in the money transfer and .....
19 Aug 202419 August 2024 • 145 comments
The good news is that American Express has launched FOUR big sign up bonuses with one worth 120,000 Membership Rewards points (=120,000 Avios). The bad news is that four sign up bonuses in one day is .....
The good news is that American Express has launched FOUR big sign up bonuses with one worth 120,000 Membership .....
27 Aug 202527 August 2025 • 83 comments
We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few months at that point. However, most people seem to have forgotten because our forum (and .....
We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few .....
19 Jul 202319 July 2023 • 30 comments
British Airways appears to be dropping its flights to Beijing. The flight has been removed from the schedule from 27th October, which is the last day of the summer flying season. The last outbound .....
British Airways appears to be dropping its flights to Beijing. The flight has been removed from the schedule .....
8 Aug 20248 August 2024 • 192 comments
We published an article yesterday on the launch of Bangkok flights for Summer 2026. Gatwick to Bangkok is going year-round – it is currently winter-only – and BA released Avios seats for .....
We published an article yesterday on the launch of Bangkok flights for Summer 2026. Gatwick to Bangkok is .....
22 Aug 202522 August 2025 • 94 comments
When IHG, the hotel chain behind InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo etc, rolled out its new IHG One Rewards loyalty scheme in 2022, one of the key benefits was Confirmable Suite .....
When IHG, the hotel chain behind InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo etc, rolled out its .....
26 Apr 202526 April 2025 • 51 comments
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team. If you are not a .....
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....
11 Nov 202411 November 2024 • 1 comment
Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up to this free .....
Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....
9 Nov 20249 November 2024
One of the most interesting Virgin Red redemptions, at least from our point of view, is the ability to books seats in the Virgin Red Room at the AO Arena in Manchester. The Virgin Red Room – .....
One of the most interesting Virgin Red redemptions, at least from our point of view, is the ability to books .....
12 Jul 202312 July 2023 • 17 comments
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