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What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? It is likely that, at some point, you will need to buy Avios in order to make a redemption booking. It is rarely great value but if you are just .....
What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? It is likely that, at some point, you will need to buy Avios .....
25 Feb 202525 February 2025 • 32 comments
British Airways may have retired its Boeing 747 fleet but, as we reported last year, a few aircraft will live on. One of these is the ‘Landor’ Boeing 747, so-called because it features the .....
British Airways may have retired its Boeing 747 fleet but, as we reported last year, a few aircraft will live .....
21 Apr 202121 April 2021 • 27 comments
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the rules regarding the claiming of compensation for cancelled flights were relaxed. Under EC261, if your flight is cancelled within 14 days of departure, you .....
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the rules regarding the claiming of compensation for cancelled .....
21 Mar 202121 March 2021 • 93 comments
This is the second part of our review of the new Berlin Brandenburg airport, written by reader Pete. We have split it into two parts. This article looks at looks at the airport lounges as well as .....
This is the second part of our review of the new Berlin Brandenburg airport, written by reader Pete. We have .....
13 Nov 202013 November 2020 • 42 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 .....
10 Aug 202410 August 2024
There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use or add to them. This is most likely to happen with secondary programmes where you once dropped .....
There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use or .....
19 Aug 202519 August 2025 • 46 comments
British Airways is offering a 40% discount on Avios redemptions across parts of its network! Select routes enjoy an additional 5% discount for a total of 45% off. British Airways doesn’t run .....
British Airways is offering a 40% discount on Avios redemptions across parts of its network! Select routes .....
17 Jul 202517 July 2025 • 146 comments
18 months ago, The O2 arena in London launched ‘The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways’, a new VIP venue. It includes ‘The Walkway’, the ultimate Instagram spot at The O2, which allows .....
18 months ago, The O2 arena in London launched ‘The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways’, a new VIP .....
6 Aug 20256 August 2025 • 47 comments
Thank you to everyone who came to our summer party last Thursday evening. Everyone had a lot of fun, despite the weather. We definitely set a new heat record for the event with the Met Office saying .....
Thank you to everyone who came to our summer party last Thursday evening. Everyone had a lot of fun, despite .....
23 Jun 202523 June 2025 • 133 comments
What is the best value Avios redemption per mile flown? Or, put another way, what’s the furthest you can fly for the fewest Avios? This is a sister article to our ‘Avios price .....
What is the best value Avios redemption per mile flown? Or, put another way, what’s the .....
24 Jan 202524 January 2025 • 40 comments
A very interesting British Airways fare has appeared this afternoon for travel between London Heathrow and Doha. For just £961 return, you can fly from London Heathrow to Doha in Business Class. The .....
A very interesting British Airways fare has appeared this afternoon for travel between London Heathrow and .....
24 Mar 202424 March 2024 • 20 comments
Both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways came out with announcements yesterday as travel begins to look a little easier for Summer and Autumn 2021. Let’s start with Virgin Atlantic. Whilst the .....
Both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways came out with announcements yesterday as travel begins to look a .....
9 Jul 20219 July 2021 • 15 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 .....
16 Aug 202516 August 2025
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 .....
23 Aug 202523 August 2025
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