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Why should you get The Platinum Card from American Express (UK version)? Today I want to look at the top card benefits you receive as an American Express Platinum credit cardholder in the UK. You can .....
Why should you get The Platinum Card from American Express (UK version)? Today I want to look at the top card .....
1 Feb 20251 February 2025
Aer Lingus is launching its first flights to Mexico with a thrice-weekly service from Dublin to Cancún, starting in January 2026. The new non-stop service will be operated by the airline’s .....
Aer Lingus is launching its first flights to Mexico with a thrice-weekly service from Dublin to Cancún, .....
22 May 202522 May 2025 • 18 comments
This is our review of the Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, generally known as ‘Hotel Ambassador’. I had a one night stay here last week. As I was only awake in the hotel for around .....
This is our review of the Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, generally known as ‘Hotel .....
15 May 202515 May 2025 • 13 comments
This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class. Whilst Cathay Pacific has kept it quiet for fear of last minute aircraft swaps, it is now flying its first Aria .....
This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class. Whilst Cathay Pacific has kept it .....
29 Jan 202529 January 2025 • 86 comments
In response to a reader email, I wanted to look at whether you can transfer Club Eurostar points to a friend or family member. A bit of background …. Club Eurostar is, since a restructuring in .....
In response to a reader email, I wanted to look at whether you can transfer Club Eurostar points to a friend .....
8 Jan 20258 January 2025
Two bits of Virgin Atlantic news: Save 20% on Economy redemptions on selected routes Virgin Flying Club has launched a short term sale on flight redemptions. It is quite restrictive: You can combine .....
Two bits of Virgin Atlantic news: Save 20% on Economy redemptions on selected routes Virgin Flying Club has .....
1 Apr 20231 April 2023 • 10 comments
The aim of this feature is to summarise flight, hotel and points offers that are ending soon. Everything listed below has been covered on HfP in recent weeks, but years of experience of running .....
The aim of this feature is to summarise flight, hotel and points offers that are ending soon. Everything .....
25 Jun 202325 June 2023
How many tier points do you earn from a British Airways flight? We haven’t updated our tier point calculator for a while so it was time for a refresh. I think all the new routes have been added .....
How many tier points do you earn from a British Airways flight? We haven’t updated our tier point .....
24 Mar 202424 March 2024 • 58 comments
Hilton has launched a special deal on suites at 50 of its leading luxury hotels. This offer is ONLY available if you book via a luxury travel agent who is signed up to Hilton’s Impresario .....
Hilton has launched a special deal on suites at 50 of its leading luxury hotels. This offer is ONLY available .....
16 Jul 202316 July 2023 • 18 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 .....
20 Jan 202420 January 2024
IHG One Rewards, the loyalty programme for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental etc, appears to have quietly devalued its redemptions. It’s difficult to be 100% certain .....
IHG One Rewards, the loyalty programme for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental etc, .....
11 Jul 202411 July 2024 • 50 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 .....
2 Aug 20252 August 2025
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
This is our review of the British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not .....
This is our review of the British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card. It is part of our series .....
17 May 202517 May 2025 • 53 comments
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