SWISS and Lufthansa have launched some EXCELLENT First Class and Business Class ‘2-4-1’ deals.  Unlike some fare deals we write about, these are for departures from the UK so you .....

SWISS and Lufthansa have launched some EXCELLENT First Class and Business Class ‘2-4-1’ deals.  .....

14 Aug 201814 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 131 comments

Last week I wrote about potential changes that IHG is considering for the ‘pay to play’ InterContinental Ambassador loyalty scheme.  You can read that article here. At the time, I .....

Last week I wrote about potential changes that IHG is considering for the ‘pay to play’ .....

14 Aug 201814 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 120 comments

This is a brief review of the refurbished Aspire lounge at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.  I won’t call it a full review because there isn’t much in the way of context for the pictures. .....

This is a brief review of the refurbished Aspire lounge at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.  I won’t .....

14 Aug 201814 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

There is still quite a bit we don’t know about the new merged Marriott Rewards / Starwood Preferred Guest programme which launches next Saturday. A leaked copy of the new terms and conditions .....

There is still quite a bit we don’t know about the new merged Marriott Rewards / Starwood Preferred .....

13 Aug 201813 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 118 comments

It is rare that I base a Head for Points article around a response to an article published elsewhere, but a piece last week by Ravindra Bhagwanani, the CEO of Global Flight, was both interesting and .....

It is rare that I base a Head for Points article around a response to an article published elsewhere, but a .....

13 Aug 201813 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments

Reader Alan sent us a review of the new Pearl Lounge for British Airways passengers at Marrakech Menara Airport. Whilst we don’t normally run reviews of overseas lounges, especially contract .....

Reader Alan sent us a review of the new Pearl Lounge for British Airways passengers at Marrakech Menara .....

13 Aug 201813 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 5 comments

One of the most useful benefits of having an American Express Platinum card – and one which genuinely helps me justify the £450 fee – is the Fine Hotels & Resorts programme. FHR, as .....

One of the most useful benefits of having an American Express Platinum card – and one which genuinely .....

12 Aug 201812 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

Shirtmaker Charles Tyrwhitt has launched a new discount which will also allow you to earn Avios. Until 28th August, you will save £5 on a £50 spend, £10 on a £75 spend and £15 on a £100 spend. .....

Shirtmaker Charles Tyrwhitt has launched a new discount which will also allow you to earn Avios. Until 28th .....

12 Aug 201812 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 95 comments

We have given over a disproportionate amount of space in recent months to Marriott Travel Packages and how they will change following the Marriott Rewards / Starwood Preferred Guest merger next .....

We have given over a disproportionate amount of space in recent months to Marriott Travel Packages and how .....

12 Aug 201812 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls together the different deals mentioned on our Top Avios Points Earning Offers, Top Hotel Bonus .....

Here is the latest edition of our regular feature which summarises offers that are ending soon. It pulls .....

12 Aug 201812 August 2018 by Anika Burnett • 16 comments

Back in March I wrote an article on the rumour that IHG, which operates InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo etc, was in talks to buy hotel group Belmond. .....

Back in March I wrote an article on the rumour that IHG, which operates InterContinental, Holiday Inn, .....

11 Aug 201811 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

Yesterday I wrote about my exciting night out with Dani Dyer from Love Island at the Virgin / Delta “The Joint Venture” pub launch at 33 New Oxford Street. It turns out that, in my .....

Yesterday I wrote about my exciting night out with Dani Dyer from Love Island at the Virgin / Delta .....

11 Aug 201811 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

Lloyds Bank announced last week that its existing ‘two pack’ Lloyds Duo Avios and Lloyds Avios Rewards cards are being closed.  You can read about that here and here. Lloyds is also .....

Lloyds Bank announced last week that its existing ‘two pack’ Lloyds Duo Avios and Lloyds Avios .....

11 Aug 201811 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

Oman Air has launched a ‘Weekend Flash Sale’ – see here. Fare can be booked until Saturday 11th August as we are working off the Middle East weekend here. You must travel between .....

Oman Air has launched a ‘Weekend Flash Sale’ – see here. Fare can be booked until Saturday .....

10 Aug 201810 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments