As we have covered before, IAG Loyalty / Avios Group is in dispute with HMRC over the VAT treatment of Avios points. IAG’s (excellent) 2024 financial results were published on Friday and .....

As we have covered before, IAG Loyalty / Avios Group is in dispute with HMRC over the VAT treatment of Avios .....

3 Mar 20253 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

There is, as usual, a lot going on at Qatar Airways, not least the launch of the impressive Qsuite Next Gen business class seat which we covered yesterday. I joined a pool interview with the new Qatar .....

There is, as usual, a lot going on at Qatar Airways, not least the launch of the impressive Qsuite Next Gen .....

24 Jul 202424 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

When Nectar and Avios began their partnership in January 2021, it opened up Sainsbury’s Bank as another potential route for indirectly earning Avios. When it comes to earning Avios from .....

When Nectar and Avios began their partnership in January 2021, it opened up Sainsbury’s Bank as another .....

18 Jan 202418 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

What is Priority Pass? Is Priority Pass worth the money? How can you get one for free? We mention the Priority Pass airport lounge card quite a bit on Head for Points, but we very rarely go into the .....

What is Priority Pass? Is Priority Pass worth the money? How can you get one for free? We mention the Priority .....

4 May 20244 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 91 comments

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. You are receiving this as a previous subscriber to Malcolm .....

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest .....

20 Feb 202320 February 2023 by Rob Burgess

IHG One Rewards has just been announced as the official hotel partner of the Six Nations rugby championships and to celebrate has added a pile of tickets to its IHG Access platform. There were some .....

IHG One Rewards has just been announced as the official hotel partner of the Six Nations rugby championships .....

15 Jan 202415 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Hilton Honors has launched an exceptionally generous deal for anyone who is seeking to earn or retain Hilton Honors status. You have the chance to earn double elite night credits on every stay – .....

Hilton Honors has launched an exceptionally generous deal for anyone who is seeking to earn or retain Hilton .....

5 Jul 20245 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

Here is something which could lead to a big change in the Avios universe – RevPoints. Revolut has started to offer Avios for debit card spending in five European countries via its new RevPoints .....

Here is something which could lead to a big change in the Avios universe – RevPoints. Revolut has .....

15 Jan 202415 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 87 comments

Lufthansa and SWISS have brought back their attractive flight deals to Dubai. For the UK market the deal is not as good as previously. You are looking at £1,475 return, give or take. It’s .....

Lufthansa and SWISS have brought back their attractive flight deals to Dubai. For the UK market the deal is .....

6 Feb 20256 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 19 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

The UK Government has just launched its first consultation on airport slots in over thirty years. With a third runway at Heathrow stalling (again) and expansion plans at other airports being .....

The UK Government has just launched its first consultation on airport slots in over thirty years. With a third .....

11 Dec 202311 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 93 comments

Qatar Airways has launched a new ‘Part Pay With Avios’ feature called ‘Avios Max’. This allows you to use Avios to fully pay (apart from the taxes) for ANY Qatar Airways .....

Qatar Airways has launched a new ‘Part Pay With Avios’ feature called ‘Avios Max’. .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Whilst my children have been badgering me for a cheap chocolate-filled advent calendar from the supermarket, you may want to splash out on something a little more luxurious for yourself. easyJet may .....

Whilst my children have been badgering me for a cheap chocolate-filled advent calendar from the supermarket, .....

8 Nov 20238 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 122 comments

News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget) has launched a new promotion. This is the most generous Avis .....

News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside .....

4 Feb 20254 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments