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Both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are bringing their current sales to an end on Tuesday. Here is news of an extra Virgin Holidays discount for anyone still on the fence about jumping in, and a .....
Both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are bringing their current sales to an end on Tuesday. Here is news .....
29 May 202329 May 2023 • 14 comments
After a quiet few years, airlines are making up for lost time by launching new business class seats. 2024 will be an exciting year for travellers as some of the world’s best airlines introduce .....
After a quiet few years, airlines are making up for lost time by launching new business class seats. 2024 will .....
2 Jan 20242 January 2024 • 69 comments
What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? With Hyatt just launching a new British Airways American Express offer of 3,000 Avios for a £300 Hyatt spend at selected hotels, I thought it was worth .....
What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? With Hyatt just launching a new British Airways American Express .....
1 Jan 20241 January 2024 • 21 comments
Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2024. You can register here. It is particularly attractive because you will earn double elite night credits on qualifying stays, as well as 1,000 .....
Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2024. You can register here. It is particularly .....
31 Jan 202431 January 2024 • 46 comments
BA Euroflyer, the new subsidiary operating British Airways short haul flights from London Gatwick, has announced an upgrade to its food options. The ‘Speedbird Cafe’ buy on board option .....
BA Euroflyer, the new subsidiary operating British Airways short haul flights from London Gatwick, has .....
26 Apr 202326 April 2023
British Airways has launched two new Avios-only flghts for Easter 2025. These are bookable now. Both flights will operate on Friday 18th April which is Good Friday, returning eight days later. There .....
British Airways has launched two new Avios-only flghts for Easter 2025. These are bookable now. Both flights .....
25 Jul 202425 July 2024 • 32 comments
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 .....
22 Feb 202522 February 2025
This is the second part of our overview series looking at the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered over two articles on consecutive days. One will list the basic facts of the .....
This is the second part of our overview series looking at the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme .....
25 Jan 202525 January 2025 • 49 comments
You have a new redemption partner when looking for Avios flights between London and New York or Boston – JetBlue. Even better, for now, there are NO surcharges to pay on transatlantic flights. .....
You have a new redemption partner when looking for Avios flights between London and New York or Boston – .....
15 Nov 202315 November 2023 • 40 comments
Malaysia Airlines, a oneworld alliance member, launches a new route from Paris to Kuala Lumpur on 23rd March. To get it up and running, it has opened the floodgates for Avios bookings. For the opening .....
Malaysia Airlines, a oneworld alliance member, launches a new route from Paris to Kuala Lumpur on 23rd March. .....
24 Feb 202524 February 2025 • 32 comments
The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association has announced an indefinite ‘work to rule’ by Aer Lingus pilots from Wednesday 26th June. Pilots will not accept any overtime (although this is .....
The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association has announced an indefinite ‘work to rule’ by Aer .....
20 Jun 202420 June 2024 • 32 comments
Emirates has released FA Cup semi final tickets for Emirates Skywards members who have miles to redeem. You can also use American Express Membership Rewards points via a transfer. We .....
Emirates has released FA Cup semi final tickets for Emirates Skywards members who have miles to .....
21 Mar 202321 March 2023 • 23 comments
Qatar Airways has been struggling for years to get greater access to the Australian market, in the face of substantial lobbying from Qantas. It came up with a cunning plan which I will explain below. .....
Qatar Airways has been struggling for years to get greater access to the Australian market, in the face of .....
21 Jan 202521 January 2025 • 63 comments
American Express is currently running an improved sign-up incentive on its two small business cards – but it ends TONIGHT, Tuesday 8th April. Even better, a change to the rules last year means .....
American Express is currently running an improved sign-up incentive on its two small business cards – .....
8 Apr 20258 April 2025 • 5 comments
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