Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
This is our review of the British Airways Galleries First lounge at Heathrow T3. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK. You see all of the reviews here. This is the second review in our recent lounge safari of oneworld lounges at Heathrow Terminal 3. You can see […]
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Get Hilton Diamond to March 2024 after just 12 nights with a new status match
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
If you have considered switching your hotel stays to Hilton but don’t want to go ‘cold turkey’ because you have status with your main chain, Hilton has a solution. Hilton Honors has offered an occasional status challenge program for years, letting you leverage your elite status from Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards etc for Hilton Gold […]
Here’s Lufthansa’s new premium economy seat, with a fixed-shell design
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
Lufthansa’s business class seating might be in disarray but it is making in-roads on updating its premium economy offering. Lufthansa’s first Boeing 747-8 aircraft are coming up on ten years old and will launch the airline’s new premium economy seat, originally due on the delayed Boeing 777X. Lufthansa has selected the same seat as its […]
Here’s Lufthansa’s new premium economy seat, with a fixed-shell design
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
Lufthansa’s business class seating might be in disarray but it is making in-roads on updating its premium economy offering. Lufthansa’s first Boeing 747-8 aircraft are coming up on ten years old and will launch the airline’s new premium economy seat, originally due on the delayed Boeing 777X. Lufthansa has selected the same seat as its […]
We missed a trick … IHG’s new ‘double points’ bonus is ELITE QUALIFYING
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Last week we ran an article on the new IHG Rewards ‘double points’ promotion, which starts on 1st February. You need to register here. When I wrote this up, I missed a key point. The bonus points you earn from this promotion are elite qualifying. Having the bonus points counting towards elite status is a […]
Choose your Avios / Nectar auto-convert deal: double Nectar points at Sainsbury’s or win 50,000 Avios
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
British Airways and Nectar have launched two promotions to persuade you to auto-convert your Nectar points into Avios. There are two deals. It may be possible to get both of them – the terms and conditions are confusing. One offers a guaranteed bonus, one offers a chance of winning a big prize. Before we go […]
Lufthansa is closing in on Italy’s ITA – your SkyTeam status match could become Star Alliance
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Reports in Italy suggest that Lufthansa’s discussions to take a stake in Italy’s ITA Airways are more advanced than we thought. It is said that an announcement could come this week, with Lufthansa Group taking a 40% stake. If you matched your British Airways status to ITA’s Volare programme recently, you may end up with […]
Virgin Atlantic launches codeshare with LATAM – what does it mean for you?
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
This week, Virgin Atlantic announced a new codeshare partnership with LATAM, the largest airline in Latin America. Well – sort of the largest. LATAM is actually made up of several different operational units based in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay and Peru. It appears that Virgin’s codeshare applies specifically to LATAM Brasil. The partnership covers […]
Important dates for your diary – offers about to close which you shouldn’t miss
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
The aim of this feature is to summarise flight, hotel and points offers that are ending soon. Everything listed below has been covered on HfP in recent weeks, but years of experience of running offers for HfP readers has made it very clear that a large proportion like to leave things to the last minute […]
How does the BA upgrade voucher from Barclays Avios Rewards work?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
How does the upgrade voucher issued by Barclays Avios Rewards work? I am spending some time over the next fortnight looking again at the new Barclays Premier and Barclays Avios Rewards partnership, so you can see if it is worth signing up. After a slow roll out, Barclays Avios Rewards is now fully up and […]
REMINDER: Get points worth 30,000 Avios with Capital on Tap’s SME Visa card
Written by Sinead Archer @ Head for Points
We wanted to remind you today that Capital on Tap is currently running its biggest ever promotion for its small business credit card. This is an exclusive offer for Head for Points readers. You have just two weeks left to take part. Until 4th February, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus Capital on Tap […]
5 top ‘homes with pools’ around the world available on Love Home Swap
Written by HfP Partner Content @ Head for Points
In our final article this week in partnership with Love Home Swap, the global home swapping platform, we’re taking a closer look at some of the impressive homes with pools across the world which are available via their platform.
Got Amex Plat? Join the new Harvey Nichols Rewards scheme and save even more
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Harvey Nichols Rewards is a new programme which will help Amex Platinum cardholders maximise their new Harvey Nichols benefit. If you missed our story, last week American Express launched a new offer for holders of The Platinum Card. You will receive £100 of Harvey Nichols credit per year, with no minimum spend required. You can […]
Get 43,000 Avios and an upgrade voucher with Barclays Avios Rewards
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
I want to spend some time today and next week looking again at the new Barclays Premier and Barclays Avios Rewards partnership, so you can see if it is worth signing up. Barclays Avios Rewards is now approaching its first anniversary, with those who signed up at the beginning about to receive their first BA […]
Shangri-La devalues, and rebrands, as it moves to revenue based redemptions
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
The Shangri-La hotel group, which also includes the Traders, Hotel Jen and Kerry chains, has announced the relaunch of its Golden Circle loyalty programme today. The key thing you need to know is that the renamed ‘Shangri-La Circle’ programme will have revenue based redemptions. The current reward charts will be retired from 28th April 2022. […]
New Etihad sale – from £1,499 ex-UK in Business or €1,199 from Europe
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
Etihad has launched a new long haul sale which it is calling its ‘biggest sale of the year’. Given it is only mid-January this is probably true …. Prices are decent albeit not jaw-dropping. Economy lead-in fares are from £299 whilst business class flights from London start at £1,499. You must book by the 23rd […]
Hans Airways – the UK’s smallest, newest airline – will start long-haul flights in 2022
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are about to be joined by a brand new long-haul airline later this year. By my count it will be the UK’s smallest scheduled carrier. Hans Airways hopes to launch scheduled flights by the summer, and unlike some airline startups it actually looks like it will be able to follow […]
NOW WITH 2% CASHBACK: the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for SME’s and sole traders
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Today I want to look at the benefits of the Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card for businesses. As a special offer, you will receive 2% cashback – double the standard rate – for your first three months as long as you apply by 31st March. This is the first time that I have ever seen […]
How can you spend Nectar points?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
What is the best way to spend Nectar points? It is now one year since Avios and Nectar unveiled their partnership. We got an innovative two-way transfer system where you can move Avios and Nectar points back and forth without losing any value. This means that: Avios is now the most valuable Nectar redemption, assuming […]
Get a FREE 3-month trial of Love Home Swap
Written by Sinead Archer @ Head for Points
Last year we ran an exclusive offer with Love Home Swap for HfP readers and we are pleased to announce it is back. You can now try the award-winning home swapping platform for free, with a free 3-month trial. With more than 10,000 properties on-site, Love Home Swap members swap all types of homes, ranging from 1-bedroom apartments to luxury villas – at virtually no-cost.