Written by Rob @ Head for Points
A quick heads up that Head for Points is likely to be unavailable for a couple of hours during Tuesday morning / early afternoon. This is whilst we do some upgrades behind the scenes. If everything goes well, things will look a little different later […]
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easyJet pulling out of Stansted, Southend and Newcastle on 31st August
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
easyJet confirmed yesterday that it is to close its bases at London Stansted, London Southend and Newcastle. The news was initially announced in June but was subject to a legally required consultation process. This consultation has now concluded and the closure will go ahead as […]
I’m now on 41 Marriott Bonvoy elite nights (after staying 1 night!)
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Exactly a month ago, I wrote an article telling you check your Marriott Bonvoy account. Earlier than expected, Marriott Bonvoy had posted your ‘bonus’ elite nights to your account. All Marriott Bonvoy members were getting elite night credits equivalent to 50% of the status they […]
The new HFP chat thread – Tuesday 18th August
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
We have decided to run this new daily chat thread on Head for Points. Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random comments and questions. It is unlikely that the news flow will be so big over the next few weeks […]
CHANGED: You now only have three months to trigger American Express bonuses
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Since the start of May, American Express had been giving people six months – rather than the usual three months – to hit the spending target required to earn the sign-up bonus on a new card. This offer has now ended. As of today, you […]
MALDIVES DEAL: overwater bungalows for 23,333 Amex points or 70,000 Radisson points
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
An overwater bungalow at a luxury Maldives resort is, for many people, the dream getaway. (Not mine, to be honest – five days at One & Only Reethi Rah 15 years ago was enough for me – but I know many others feel differently!) Radisson […]
Get 2,000 Avios with ANY hotel booking, however short or cheap, with our current Kaligo offer
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Between 10th August and 10th September we are running an exclusive promotion with hotel booking site Kaligo.com, the booking site which awards Avios points with every hotel you book. If you spend over £700 on hotels at Kaligo.com before midnight on 10th September, across one […]
Match your British Airways Executive Club Gold or Silver card to Star Alliance Gold via TAP Air Portugal!
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Last month I ran the article below about an attractive status match from British Airways Silver OR Gold to Star Alliance Gold. I was a bit slow in applying but I finally got around to it a couple of weeks ago and my match (subject […]
The new HFP chat thread – Monday 17th August
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
We have decided to run this new daily chat thread on Head for Points. Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random comments and questions. It is unlikely that the news flow will be so big over the next few weeks […]
How to earn Avios points booking hotels via Agoda PointsMAX – but is it worth it?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Agoda is one of the lesser known British Airways Executive Club hotel partners, and does not even appear on the full list of BA hotel partners here. You can earn Avios whenever you book a hotel with Agoda. What is Agoda? Agoda is a Hotels.com-style […]
How does IHG Business Rewards – the small business and PA loyalty scheme – work?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Not many people know that IHG – owner of the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc hotel brands – has a scheme aimed at travel bookers and small businesses. It is called IHG Business Rewards. IHG Business Rewards was launched five years ago and replaced […]
The new HFP chat thread – Sunday 16th August
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
We have decided to run this new daily chat thread on Head for Points. Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random comments and questions. It is unlikely that the news flow will be so big over the next few weeks […]
Fly Etihad’s fantastic First Class Apartment or Business Class Studio for 30% fewer miles!
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Etihad Guest has launched a mileage redemption sale, with ALL flights in ALL classes reduced by 30%. Given that Etihad Guest is a 1:1 transfer partner with American Express Membership Rewards as well as the HSBC Premier credit cards, you may be able to take advantage […]
Bits: Qatar Airways returns to London Gatwick, Wizz launches Doncaster Sheffield base, Amazon Echo Dot special offer
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: Qatar Airways returns to London Gatwick Qatar Airways has announced that it is resuming flights to London Gatwick from next week. This will take Qatar Airways up to 45 UK departures per week, comprising: Edinburgh (three weekly flights) London Gatwick (daily flights) […]
REMINDER: American Express currently giving new applicants SIX months to hit their sign-up bonus spend
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Since the start of May, American Express has been giving new applicants six months – rather than the usual three months – to hit the spending target required to earn the sign-up bonus on a new card. It is now a lot easier to earn […]
The new HFP chat thread – Saturday 15th August
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
We have decided to run this new daily chat thread on Head for Points. Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random comments and questions. It is unlikely that the news flow will be so big over the next few weeks […]
Bits: write a ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review, last day for 100% bonus buying IHG points, Leading Hotels fundraising packages
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: Do you want to contribute a ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review? Due to a continued strong response from readers, we are hoping to run a new batch of ‘My Favourite Hotel’ reviews over the next few weeks. If you didn’t put yourself forward […]
The new HFP chat thread – Friday 14th August
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
We have decided to run this new daily chat thread on Head for Points. Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random comments and questions. It is unlikely that the news flow will be so big over the next few weeks […]
BREAKING: France, Netherlands, Malta and others added to the UK Government quarantine list
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
The Government announced very late on Thursday evening that anyone returning to the UK from France will need to quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine requirement will kick in from 4am on Saturday morning and will doubtless trigger a mass rush to leave France during Friday […]
REGISTER NOW: Earn 2,500 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay with their new promotion
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new bonus points promotion, albeit for only a short period. It isn’t hugely generous BUT it has virtually no small print and no silly restrictions, so there’s nothing to complain about. If you tend to do one-night stays in the […]