News in brief: Qatar Airways and Etihad launch UK sales Both Etihad and Qatar Airways have launched sales from the UK in both economy and business class. Neither of these sales are exceptional but if .....

News in brief: Qatar Airways and Etihad launch UK sales Both Etihad and Qatar Airways have launched sales from .....

16 Mar 201716 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

A few weeks ago a reader (thank you) sent me an email to ask “Do you know that Instamiles has added Avios and Virgin Flying Club as partners?“. I didn’t, because I had never heard of .....

A few weeks ago a reader (thank you) sent me an email to ask “Do you know that Instamiles has added .....

15 Mar 201715 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

The big ‘thing’ in the loyalty world at the moment is the ability to let members redeem small amounts of points for cash or a cash equivalent. The Hilton Honors changes, which went live 10 .....

The big ‘thing’ in the loyalty world at the moment is the ability to let members redeem small .....

9 Mar 20179 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

News in brief: British Airways has a new lounge in Copenhagen A new lounge opened at Copenhagen Airport last week – “Eventyr”, operated by Menzies.  British Airways has adopted .....

News in brief: British Airways has a new lounge in Copenhagen A new lounge opened at Copenhagen Airport last .....

7 Mar 20177 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

News in brief: Last day for new Tesco Direct LEGO deal This is quick reminder that – until midnight tonight (Monday) – Tesco Direct is giving you 1,000 bonus Clubcard points (worth 2,400 .....

News in brief: Last day for new Tesco Direct LEGO deal This is quick reminder that – until midnight .....

6 Mar 20176 March 2017 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

News in brief: A new way to spend expiring Emirates Skywards miles I get a lot of emails from HfP readers concerned about some Emirates Skywards miles which are approaching expiry. Your options are .....

News in brief: A new way to spend expiring Emirates Skywards miles I get a lot of emails from HfP readers .....

27 Feb 201727 February 2017 by Rob Burgess • 92 comments

Heathrow Rewards – the loyalty scheme for Heathrow’s duty free shops – has launched a new sign-up promotional bonus in association with Etihad Guest. This is one of the most generous sign-up .....

Heathrow Rewards – the loyalty scheme for Heathrow’s duty free shops – has launched a new sign-up .....

27 Jan 201727 January 2017 by Rob Burgess • 112 comments

It seems there are no end to the odd stories coming out airberlin at the moment.  The reason we cover them on Head for Points is that airberlin, as a oneworld alliance member, allows you to use .....

It seems there are no end to the odd stories coming out airberlin at the moment.  The reason we cover them .....

23 Jan 201723 January 2017 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

News in brief: Court judgement on how you receive compensation when downgraded I ran an article about EC261 downgrade compensation on Wednesday.  I said in that piece that some parts of the .....

News in brief: Court judgement on how you receive compensation when downgraded I ran an article about EC261 .....

20 Jan 201720 January 2017 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

Lloyds Bank announced yesterday that it was the winner of the auction to acquire the UK operations of credit card group MBNA from Bank of America.  It paid £1.9bn as well as taking over MBNA’s .....

Lloyds Bank announced yesterday that it was the winner of the auction to acquire the UK operations of credit .....

21 Dec 201621 December 2016 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

News in brief: Accor Autumn Sale ends Wednesday The Accor Autumn sale ends on Wednesday.  This slipped through the HfP net when it launched and there are only two days left to book. You need to book .....

News in brief: Accor Autumn Sale ends Wednesday The Accor Autumn sale ends on Wednesday.  This slipped .....

28 Nov 201628 November 2016 by Anika Burnett • 42 comments

News in brief: 15,000 free Avios from American Express I got a very pleasant surprise when I ran my AwardWallet update yesterday morning to refresh the balances of all my loyalty accounts.  My .....

News in brief: 15,000 free Avios from American Express I got a very pleasant surprise when I ran my .....

16 Nov 201616 November 2016 by Rob Burgess • 102 comments

News in brief: British Airways Gatwick terminal move update British Airways released more information on Friday about the switch of terminals at Gatwick. The changeover date is now (re)confirmed for .....

News in brief: British Airways Gatwick terminal move update British Airways released more information on .....

12 Nov 201612 November 2016 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

Heathrow Rewards has launched its annual bonus promotion on electronics and jewellery, keen to tap into the Christmas rush. Here are the details of the offer, which runs from now until 31st December. .....

Heathrow Rewards has launched its annual bonus promotion on electronics and jewellery, keen to tap into the .....

10 Nov 201610 November 2016 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments