Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Qatar Airways is currently running a 75% bonus when you buy Qatar Privilege Club Qmiles – but for TWO DAYS ONLY. We have never seen a deal like this before from Qatar Airways, which has not historically sold its miles at a discount.
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The new HFP chat thread – Thursday 13th 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 […]
British Airways Heathrow terminal staff agree big pay cuts to avoid compulsory redundancies
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Whilst redundancy notices have or are currently being issued to British Airways staff working in engineering, cabin crew and on the ramps at Heathrow, the airline has made a deal with Heathrow terminal staff. There will be no compulsory redundancies. The deal is complex and […]
£49 B&B deal at Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels via Travelzoo
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Travelzoo has launched a very short term – possibly Tue/Wed only – deal with Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels. Over 30 hotels across the two brands are available for £49 bed and breakfast. If you want a longer stay, 2 nights B&B is £89 and […]
The new HFP chat thread – Wednesday 12th 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 […]
Has Len McCluskey admitted that Unite’s actions increased the BA redundancies?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
If you work for British Airways as cabin crew or in parts of engineering, you would have found out on Friday whether your job was safe or if you had been made redundant. Other parts of the business will find out their fates this week. […]
Received a Harrods American Express card invitation? This is what it offers.
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
The Harrods American Express card is a little-known product which is not freely available, a little like the new Vitality American Express card launched last year. Historically, the Harrods American Express card was only meant to be available to Gold and Black members of the […]
Lounge update: Virgin Atlantic moving into Plaza Premium Heathrow T2, more Aspire lounges opening
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Lounge news in brief: Virgin Atlantic to use the Plaza Premium lounges at Heathrow Terminal 2 Whilst Heathrow’s Terminal 3 remains closed, Virgin Atlantic flights are arriving and departing from Terminal 2. At present, there are no lounge facilities in place for Virgin Atlantic customers. […]
The new HFP chat thread – Tuesday 11th 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 […]
What are Club Eurostar points worth? We do the maths – adding in the new fees
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
What are Club Eurostar points worth? I had pondered this question – without answering it – in various articles, including this one on which is the best American Express Membership Rewards points redemption. Back in December 2019, I finally sat down and looked – objectively […]
Get 3,000 bonus Radisson Rewards hotel points, worth £10, for your first app booking
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Radisson Rewards, the Radisson Blu / Radisson RED / Park Inn / Park Plaza hotel group, has a good promotion to encourage you to book with their mobile app. You will earn 3,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points for the first cash stay you book via […]
The new HFP chat thread – Monday 10th 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 […]
Is British Airways permanently closing short-haul from Gatwick?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
On Friday evening, British Airways told all of its staff whether or not they still had jobs. The anecdotal evidence is that London Gatwick was hit substantially harder than London Heathrow which has led to increased suspicion that the short-haul network will be permanently shuttered. It’s […]
The new HFP chat thread – Sunday 9th August
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 […]
Read MoreHad a British Airways First Class ticket cancelled or changed? Call “You First”
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
“You First” is a dedicated call centre set up to help anyone holding a British Airways First Class ticket. Not many people know it exists, which is a shame because – irrespective of the wait times at the main British Airways call centre – telephone […]
Bits: Don’t book a hotel this weekend!, Tesco Clubcard launches an Avios competition but no conversion bonus
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: Don’t book a hotel this weekend ….. ….. if you can hold off until Monday! On Monday, we are launching another EXCLUSIVE Head for Points offer in association with hotel booking site Kaligo.com. This will allow you to earn up to 10,000 […]
British Airways extends its ‘Book with Confidence’ policy (again!) for new bookings
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
British Airways has once again extended its ‘Book with Confidence’ guarantee for NEW bookings. The new bookings policy was set to expire at the end of August but has now been extended to cover bookings made up to 30th September 2020. The policy waives the […]
Jersey-based Blue Islands launches Blue Skies Club, its own frequent flyer scheme
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Jersey based regional airline Blue Islands has launched its own frequent flyer programme, Blue Skies Club. With Blue Islands announcing a major expansion, starting with Southampton and Exeter, I thought we should take a look. I met with Blue Islands when I was in Jersey […]
The new HFP chat thread – Saturday 8th 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 […]
NEW OFFER: Get a free reward night when you join InterContinental Ambassador
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
InterContinental has launched a special offer to encourage you to join, or indeed renew, your membership of their InterContinental Ambassador loyalty scheme. If you join or renew before 15th November, you will receive a voucher for a free reward night (costing up to 40,000 IHG […]