When Radisson Rewards undertook its points massacre in October 2022, slashing the value of unused points by 2/3rds with no notice, we said that the average value was now 0.2p. Over time, this actually .....

When Radisson Rewards undertook its points massacre in October 2022, slashing the value of unused points by .....

12 Jan 202512 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 19 comments

IHG put out an announcement this week bringing together a number of newly signed hotels across the UK. Some of these are long term projects which may or may not ever see the light of day, so .....

IHG put out an announcement this week bringing together a number of newly signed hotels across the UK. Some of .....

2 Feb 20242 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

World of Hyatt partnered with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) back in 2018.  The tie-up allows World of Hyatt members to book SLH properties via hyatt.com, and get exclusive benefits for doing .....

World of Hyatt partnered with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) back in 2018.  The tie-up allows World .....

10 Jul 202110 July 2021 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

This month, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport, so we thought it was a good time to highlight how easy it is to fly from the airport and where you can go. .....

This month, British Airways is celebrating 25 years of flying from London City Airport, so we thought it was a .....

10 Nov 202410 November 2024 by Rhys Jones • 35 comments

In this article I want to look at where you can fly from UK regional airports (so excluding Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City) with Avios. When British Airways sold its regional operations .....

In this article I want to look at where you can fly from UK regional airports (so excluding Heathrow, Gatwick, .....

8 Apr 20248 April 2024 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

A few years ago it was possible to use Avios to purchase vouchers to visit independent airport lounges, but British Airways pulled the offer. I realised the other day that you CAN still redeem Avios .....

A few years ago it was possible to use Avios to purchase vouchers to visit independent airport lounges, but .....

9 Jan 20249 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 12 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 .....

24 Jun 202324 June 2023 by Rhys Jones

This is our review of the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK.  You see all of the reviews .....

This is our review of the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. This is part of our .....

1 Aug 20241 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 21 comments

We’ve talked about ‘married segment availability’ on Head for Points before when discussing how to find Avios availability on Qatar Airways, but we’ve never done a detailed .....

We’ve talked about ‘married segment availability’ on Head for Points before when discussing .....

28 May 202428 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

Virgin Red has launched redemptions for the first Virgin Voyages cruises from the UK which are setting sail this summer. Options start at just 85,000 Virgin Points for a three night cruise for two .....

Virgin Red has launched redemptions for the first Virgin Voyages cruises from the UK which are setting sail .....

4 Jun 20244 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 68 comments

World of Hyatt has published its annual list of points price changes. Unlike Marriott, IHG and Hilton who have all moved (or are moving) to some form of dynamic pricing, Hyatt still offers static, .....

World of Hyatt has published its annual list of points price changes. Unlike Marriott, IHG and Hilton who have .....

18 Feb 202218 February 2022 by Rhys Jones • 28 comments

Last summer, Malaysia Airlines Group CEO Datuk Captain Izham Ismail exclusively revealed to us that the airline would be unveiling new business class seats on its A330neos this year. Whilst a few .....

Last summer, Malaysia Airlines Group CEO Datuk Captain Izham Ismail exclusively revealed to us that the .....

30 Mar 202430 March 2024 by Rhys Jones • 30 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 .....

5 Oct 20245 October 2024 by Rhys Jones • 2 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 .....

8 Mar 20258 March 2025 by Rob Burgess