Written by Anika @ Head for Points
This is my review of Delta One business class from Atlanta to Frankfurt, with a baby, during Covid-19. To be honest I thought that our first flight with the baby would be different – and that my husband would join us. I also wasn’t planning […]
Category: Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Flying Club
I flew Delta One long-haul with a baby during coronavirus – how did I find it? (Part 2)
Written by Anika @ Head for Points
This is part two of my review of flying Delta One business class from Atlanta to Frankfurt with a baby during Covid-19. If you haven’t read Part 1 of my Delta One business class review, I recommend starting there – click here. It covers 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. […]
Earn triple Virgin Flying Club miles at Bicester Village – limited time offer!
Written by Anika @ Head for Points
Bicester Village, the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire, is open again and currently running a special offer with Virgin Flying Club. Until 16th August 2020 you can earn triple Virgin Flying Club Miles when shopping at Bicester Village. The standard earning rate is 1 Flying […]
Court filings reveal the full messy details of Virgin Atlantic’s rescue plan
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Virgin Atlantic was in court on both sides of the Atlantic yesterday as it attempted to secure the necessary legal approvals for its $1.2 billion recapitalisation. In London, Virgin Atlantic was seeking court approval to convene four meetings of its creditors on 25th August in […]
Why January 2013 was an amazing sweet spot for a free Maldives holiday on points
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
There is a generally accepted view that, over time, all reward schemes get worse. Many people say that you should spend your points as you earn, rather than holding them for retirement or some unspecified time in the future. I don’t necessarily agree with this. […]
Earn double Avios or Virgin miles at Esso petrol stations with a Tesco Express in August
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Esso is offering double Tesco Clubcard points on fuel purchases during August. As Tesco Clubcard points can be transferred directly into Avios or Virgin Flying Club miles, this means double miles! I thought you couldn’t earn Clubcard points at Esso any longer? On 1st June 2019, […]
Bits: Vueling restarts from Cardiff, first Virgin Atlantic flight in three months, Amazon Music last day
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: Vueling restarts flights to Spain from Cardiff (bookable on Avios) Vueling, BA’s sister airline, has restarted flights from Cardiff to Spain. The first flight to Alicante departed last Thursday. The service will run twice per week from August but is currently ‘Thursday […]
‘Miles and points’ for the solo traveller – should you have a different collection strategy?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
How should your miles and points collecting change if you are a solo traveller? Whilst Head for Points generally treats the 2-4-1 voucher from the British Airways American Express card as the greatest thing since sliced bread (and it is – here is the maths […]
BIG NEWS: Virgin Atlantic announces its £1.2 billion rescue plan – but is it enough?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Virgin Atlantic will continue to fly – at least for the medium term. The airline has just announced its £1.2 billion recapitalisation which will hopefully provide enough liquidity to see it through the worst of the coronavirus crisis. Here are the headline details: The rescue […]
Bits: BA launches a new Belfast route, new perks with Amex Business Gold, £40 for Virgin Atlantic Reward+ holders
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: British Airways launches a new route to Belfast British Airways has announced its first new route for some time, if you exclude those routes forcibly moved from Gatwick to Heathrow in recent weeks! From 1st September, BA CityFlyer will fly from London […]
Bits: BA’s first Boeing 787-10 finally arrives, Virgin Atlantic refinancing update, Accor / ClubOpinions update
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: The first British Airways Boeing 787-10 has finally arrived The first Boeing 787-10 in the British Airways fleet landed at Heathrow yesterday, on a flight from the Boeing plant in Charleston. The aircraft was delivered five months late after various certification delays. […]
How to convert Marriott Bonvoy points into Hilton Honors or IHG Rewards Club points!
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Because most frequent traveller currencies can be converted into something else, there are always odd opportunities that get thrown up. Sometimes you can do a conversion which you would logically not expect to be possible. This is one of them. In general, a golden rule […]
What Virgin Atlantic flights are scheduled for the next few months? (updated)
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Where is Virgin Atlantic planning to fly this Summer? Virgin Atlantic is, hopefully, carrying passengers again from 20th July. It is looking like a slow ramp-up of services, however, with routes slowly restarting throughout August and September. This article is an update of the list […]
Bits: British Airways drops Isle of Man, United drops Manchester, Manchester Airport lets you prebook security
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
News in brief: British Airways drops Isle of Man flights London City Airport reopened last night, with the first flight being the British Airways service to the Isle of Man. It is ironic that it emerged yesterday that British Airways appears to be dropping the […]
What Virgin Atlantic flights are scheduled for the next few months?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Where is Virgin Atlantic planning to fly this Summer? Virgin Atlantic is, hopefully, carrying passengers again from 20th July. It is looking like a slow ramp-up of services, however, with routes slowly restarting throughout August and September. The list below was published by Routes Online […]
What’s happening with the Virgin Atlantic rescue talks?
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
After a flurry of coverage in March and April, we have heard surprisingly little in recent weeks about the financial situation at Virgin Atlantic. Sir Richard Branson recently sold part of his stake in Virgin Galactic to raise some cash, and much of that $400 […]
IT’S BACK: Get 5,000 Avios or other miles with your first Rocketmiles hotel booking
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
Hotel booking site Rocketmiles has brought back its EXCELLENT ‘first user’ promotion which can earn you 5,000+ easy Avios, Virgin Flying Club or other airline miles from just one night. The offer runs until the end of 2020. If you don’t have any plans to […]
Why crediting Hertz car rentals to IHG Rewards Club is surprisingly attractive
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
As Hertz is not a British Airways Avios partner, you need to find an alternative home for the rewards you earn on your Hertz car rentals. Our preferred deal is with Virgin Flying Club, where you can earn 1,000 Virgin Atlantic miles on most Hertz […]
Questions about Virgin and British Airways as the Bank of England publishes its bailout list
Written by Rob @ Head for Points
The Bank of England has published the list of businesses which have received a taxpayer-funded bailout under the UK Government’s Coronavirus Corporate Finance Facility (CCFF). You can download it as an Excel spreadsheet here. This is the list of companies who have applied for AND […]