Hyatt has launched another of its occasional airline partner offers. We’ve seen these with American Airlines, Lufthansa and Etihad in recent years and now Etihad Guest is back for a second go. .....

Hyatt has launched another of its occasional airline partner offers. We’ve seen these with American .....

10 May 202510 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Why should you get the The Platinum Card from American Express (UK version)? Today I want to look at the top 10 card benefits you receive as an American Express Platinum credit cardholder in the UK. .....

Why should you get the The Platinum Card from American Express (UK version)? Today I want to look at the top .....

1 Feb 20251 February 2025 by Rob Burgess

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 .....

6 Jan 20256 January 2025 by Rob Burgess

On Thursday, Rob and I donned our suits and headed to the Aviation Club lunch in Mayfair. We were there to hear what Emirates President and CEO Sir Tim Clark had to say, both about his own airline and .....

On Thursday, Rob and I donned our suits and headed to the Aviation Club lunch in Mayfair. We were there to .....

1 Mar 20241 March 2024 by Rhys Jones • 52 comments

Europcar is a major player on the car rental scene in Europe (the company is based in France) although it has a lower profile than the two big boys, Hertz and Avis Budget. It was, historically, .....

Europcar is a major player on the car rental scene in Europe (the company is based in France) although it has .....

9 Jun 20249 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

Lincoln Plaza, Hilton’s Curio Collection hotel in Canary Wharf that reopened this year following an extended pandemic closure, is offering cut-price deals in a bid to get people back in. The offer .....

Lincoln Plaza, Hilton’s Curio Collection hotel in Canary Wharf that reopened this year following an extended .....

7 Aug 20247 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 41 comments

Lloyds Bank, which has had little to offer to the travel rewards market since it closed its Avios Mastercards some years ago, is dipping a toe back into the water. It has launched a new World Elite .....

Lloyds Bank, which has had little to offer to the travel rewards market since it closed its Avios Mastercards .....

20 Nov 202320 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments

Whilst you are meant to obtain elite status with a hotel group via ‘heads in beds’, regular HfP readers will know that there are various ways to obtain status without going near a hotel. I .....

Whilst you are meant to obtain elite status with a hotel group via ‘heads in beds’, regular HfP .....

5 Dec 20245 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 85 comments

In my previous article yesterday I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty scheme.  This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want .....

In my previous article yesterday I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty .....

19 Jan 202519 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

This is our review of The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Shanghai’s Pudong district. Note that this is one of two Ritz-Carlton hotels in Shanghai; the other is the Portman Ritz-Carlton which is located .....

This is our review of The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Shanghai’s Pudong district. Note that this is one of two .....

25 Nov 202325 November 2023 by Rhys Jones • 17 comments

I get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard credit card for earning Avios, airline miles or hotel points.   The comprehensive Head for Points reward .....

I get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard credit card for .....

17 Dec 202417 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has launched an offer for Qatar Airways Privilege Club members to join the programme between now and the end of the year. Sign up to Marriott Bonvoy and you’ll receive 250 Avios in .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched an offer for Qatar Airways Privilege Club members to join the programme between .....

5 Oct 20245 October 2024 by Katie Ridgers • 9 comments

The post-covid recovery at London Southend airport has been led by easyJet which is building up a base there. Out of the blue, Eastern Airways has popped up as a new operator. From 3rd April, it will .....

The post-covid recovery at London Southend airport has been led by easyJet which is building up a base there. .....

11 Jan 202511 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

Six months after launching regular flights from Gatwick to New York, low-cost transatlantic airline Norse Atlantic is aggressively stepping up its services from the UK to the US. Two weeks ago we .....

Six months after launching regular flights from Gatwick to New York, low-cost transatlantic airline Norse .....

28 Feb 202328 February 2023 by Rhys Jones • 36 comments