Today I want to take a look at how you can make substantial tax savings – and potentially Avios savings – when flying to Hong Kong and beyond on Cathay Pacific. The “Avios Redemption .....

Today I want to take a look at how you can make substantial tax savings – and potentially Avios savings .....

19 Apr 202019 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

This article explains how and why you may want to redeem Avios points on Alaska Airlines. The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone .....

This article explains how and why you may want to redeem Avios points on Alaska Airlines. The “Avios .....

19 Apr 202019 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

If you think that there are no British Airways long-haul flights currently running, think again.  On paper at least, the airline is planning a schedule for May. Even if you have no intention of .....

If you think that there are no British Airways long-haul flights currently running, think again.  On paper at .....

18 Apr 202018 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

News in brief: British Airways A350 aircraft damaged in Dubai Simple Flying is reporting that a British Airways A350 was damaged whilst taxiing at Dubai airport. You can see the collision here: The .....

News in brief: British Airways A350 aircraft damaged in Dubai Simple Flying is reporting that a British .....

15 Apr 202015 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

This article looks at how you use ‘Part Pay With Avios’. The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something .....

This article looks at how you use ‘Part Pay With Avios’. The “Avios Redemption University” .....

15 Apr 202015 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

Gas and electricity is a substantial monthly outlay for most people, but it is rare that you find a way of putting the cost of gas and electricity onto an American Express card. This is unfortunate, .....

Gas and electricity is a substantial monthly outlay for most people, but it is rare that you find a way of .....

14 Apr 202014 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 124 comments

This article looks at whether it is worth using your Avios points to book a hotel. The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will .....

This article looks at whether it is worth using your Avios points to book a hotel. The “Avios Redemption .....

14 Apr 202014 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from .....

What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good .....

13 Apr 202013 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

Are you trying to get a refund on a British Airways Avios flight ticket?  There is still one way – and only one way – to get a refund online. This only applies to tickets where your Avios .....

Are you trying to get a refund on a British Airways Avios flight ticket?  There is still one way – and .....

12 Apr 202012 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 278 comments

This article explains how to make best use of the 2-4-1 companion voucher that comes with the British Airways American Express credit card. The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good .....

This article explains how to make best use of the 2-4-1 companion voucher that comes with the British Airways .....

12 Apr 202012 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

British Airways started offering short-haul Avios redemptions for as little as £1 in taxes and charges last year. As we have covered numerous times on Head for Points, the £1 deal is a bad deal.  .....

British Airways started offering short-haul Avios redemptions for as little as £1 in taxes and charges last .....

11 Apr 202011 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 274 comments

This article explains how and why you can create a household account in British Airways Executive Club. The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I .....

This article explains how and why you can create a household account in British Airways Executive Club. The .....

11 Apr 202011 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

This article explains how the ‘Avios and Money’ feature of British Airways Executive Club works. Many people don’t realise that it can offer excellent value, letting you .....

This article explains how the ‘Avios and Money’ feature of British Airways Executive Club works. .....

10 Apr 202010 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

British Airways has become the first major European airline to have its debt rating cut to ‘junk’. Fitch, the ratings agency, cut BA’s rating from BBB- to BB+ today. (For clarity, .....

British Airways has become the first major European airline to have its debt rating cut to ‘junk’. .....

9 Apr 20209 April 2020 by Rob Burgess • 64 comments