Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
We’ve been swamped with Virgin Atlantic news in the last 48 hours. Here is a summary. Is Virgin Atlantic about to launch flights to Austin? There are rumours circulating online that Virgin Atlantic is about to announce flights to Austin in Texas. If you track these rumours back to their sources, they are not what […]
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NEW: Get 40,000 Avios with the British Airways Premium Plus American Express card
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
American Express and British Airways have launched a limited-time increased sign up bonus on the two British Airways American Express credit cards. In this article, I am looking at the British Airways Premium Plus American Express card. Until 28th February, the sign up bonus is increased from 25,000 Avios to 40,000 Avios. For comparison, the […]
How can you earn Nectar points? (Part 1 – non-financial)
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
How do Nectar points work? It is now one year since Avios and Nectar unveiled their partnership. It is fair to say that it came as a big surprise, because we had assumed that any potential tie-up would be scuppered by a weak conversion rate. In reality, we got an innovative two-way transfer system where […]
It’s back! Earn up to 300,000 Avios with Nutmeg
Written by Sinead Archer @ Head for Points
This is an advertisement for Nutmeg Saving and Investment Limited (“Nutmeg”). Nutmeg has agreed to pay the publisher an award for new clients acquired via the promotion of its services on this site. Head for Points is a journalistic website. Nothing here should be construed as financial advice, and it is your own responsibility to ensure […]
NEW: Get points worth 30,000 Avios with Capital on Tap’s biggest ever sign-up bonus
Written by Sinead Archer @ Head for Points
We are excited to announce that Capital on Tap is running its biggest ever promotion for its small business credit card. This is an exclusive offer for Head for Points readers. Until 31st January, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus Capital on Tap points when you take out a Capital on Tap Business Rewards […]
Which hotel chains offer lifetime status? (and the British Airways lifetime status criteria revealed)
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Lifetime status is a popular perk among the hotel chains. In general, lifetime status usually requires such a high threshold that you would wonder why such a person would ever want to set foot in another hotel ever again if they did not have to. Despite that, I thought it was worth running through the […]
Get 30,000 Membership Rewards points with the Amex International $/€ Cards
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Even if you no longer qualify for a bonus on any of the personal UK American Express cards, there IS one generous bonus which you may well be able to get. American Express is still offering 30,000 bonus Membership Rewards points when you apply for the American Express Platinum International Currency Card. You will get […]
What are the 2022 peak and off-peak Avios flight dates?
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
Happy New Year! What are the peak and off-peak dates for redeeming Avios points? This article looks at the British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus peak and off-peak Avios calendars for 2022, in case you are planning on using the Bank Holiday today to make plans. Remember that these calendars apply to the operating airline […]
We go on board the first Virgin Voyages cruise ship, Scarlet Lady (HfP in The Bahamas series) – Part 1
Written by Jamie Oliver @ Head for Points
Last month Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Voyages and the Bahamas Tourist Board invited us to The Bahamas for a few days. With Rhys literally just back from holiday and Rob and Sinead tied up with family commitments, we were struggling to find someone who wanted an all-expenses-paid 5-star business class trip. Luckily our occasional contributor Jamie […]
Book an exclusive ‘3-4-2’ offer at InterContinental, Regent and Kimpton hotels
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Yesterday, we looked at various ‘3-4-2’ and ‘4-4-3’ offers at Hilton’s luxury brands in Europe and the Middle East. IHG has similar deals, and these have also been extended into the first half of 2022. IHG has two programmes which can only be accessed if you book via selected luxury travel agents instead of via […]
What Amex sign-up bonuses are you still eligible for?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. I thought it was worth repeating as this is the time of year when many people are rethinking what cards should be in their wallet or purse. It runs through the checklist of which UK American Express bonuses […]
10 new hotels where your Marriott Bonvoy American Express could take you in 2022
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
As we approach a new year, here are 10 interesting new Marriott Bonvoy hotels which we believe will appeal to Head for Points readers. Before we get to the list, we wanted to remind you why the Marriott Bonvoy American Express credit card can help you earn points to stay at these hotels (or earn bonus points if you book for cash) and get you status benefits to upgrade your stay.
Here are 10 new Hilton hotels you’ll want to visit in 2022
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
We have been working with Hilton to bring you details of 10 new Hilton Honors hotels opening in 2022 which would resonate with a UK audience. They chose well, and I think that most of you will find at least a couple of these properties tempting. Reykjavík Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton The […]
Seven Avios secrets you probably don’t know
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
There is a lot more – a heck of a lot more – to the Avios frequent flyer scheme than most people think. If you are a new reader who came to HfP today as part of your Summer 2022 holiday planning, this article runs through seven interesting Avios quirks which you may not know […]
Happy Christmas from the Head for Points team
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Happy Christmas to you and your family from all of the team here at HfP. Long term readers will know that this Christmas Day article is generally used for people to discuss where they have flown to for a Christmas break. This year, for the second year running, is different. Many plans have been ruined, […]
Review: we visit Hilton’s new Canopy London City hotel
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
This is our review of Canopy London City, a new hotel by Hilton. It is the first hotel to open in the UK under the ‘Canopy’ brand, which Hilton describes thus: “Located in the most desirable neighbourhoods around the world, Canopy by Hilton is a vibrant boutique lifestyle brand that embodies the neighbourhood so that […]
British Airways launches its Winter sale – what is worth a look?
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
British Airways has launched its January sale, a few days earlier than usual. We will admit that it isn’t the most exciting sale ever. Whilst you can normally get some good deals in the BA Boxing Day sales the fares, as they currently stand, are unenticing. Transatlantic flights are virtually undiscounted, although other destinations are […]
The free IHG Rewards credit card is closed to new applicants – what now?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
The UK rewards credit card market took another hit yesterday when applications were halted for the free IHG Rewards credit card. If you look at its website, Creation – the issuer – has removed all of its remaining UK credit cards from the market. It also appears to have closed its personal loans business. The […]
BA is cancelling and refunding some Future Travel Vouchers – is your 2-4-1 voucher still protected?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, British Airways – along with most other airlines – did everything in its power to stop passengers receiving cash refunds for cancelled flights. One of our most read articles in 2020, with over 75,000 views, was a hack to get around the removal of the cancellation options on […]
You can, effectively, buy British Airways Gold and Silver status from Finnair – is it worth it?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
I am deliberately not making a big song and dance about this offer because I do not have a great understand of Finnair’s Finnair Plus loyalty programme. Because I don’t know all of the intricacies over redemptions costs, taxes, expiry policies etc I don’t want to be seen to be recommending this deal, because I’m […]