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REGISTER NOW: IHG offering double points in September IHG One Rewards is running a double points promotion for September 2025, but with snags - not everyone can register and your first stay will not count.

REGISTER NOW: IHG offering double points in September – but not to everyone

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Bits: lots of BA Cape Town seats one way, Emirates boosts Gatwick A huge amount of British Airways business class Avios availability TO Cape Town was released yesterday, covering January, February and March. You can't get home!

Bits: lots of BA Cape Town seats one way, Emirates boosts Gatwick, Open House

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Alaska Airlines and IndiGo to start flights to London Heathrow It's a rare to see a new airline start flights to London Heathrow, so to have two announcements in the same week, from Alaska Airlines and IndiGo, is impressive.

Alaska Airlines and IndiGo to start flights to London Heathrow

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How to use Avios for 'The NinetyThird' club at The O2 (£400 tab included!) Get access with your Avios (or pay £18,000 per year, your choice!)

How to use Avios for ‘The NinetyThird’ club at The O2 (£400 tab included!)

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British Airways adds BrewDog taps to the Gatwick lounges You can now get BrewDog on tap at the British Airways lounge at Gatwick. Punk IPA and Wingman are available at a self-pour draught station, with chilled cans.

Bits: BA lounge adds BrewDog taps, get £200+ Virgin Atlantic cashback with American Express

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Save 10% with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas is currently offering a 10% discount for 2+ night stays until 19th December 2025 - no blackout dates included. You must book by 31st August.

Save 10% on select home rentals with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy

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Is there any point having the free British Airways American Express card? Not really - here's why:

Is there any point having the free British Airways American Express Credit Card?

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Bits: 12 Bonvoy points per £1 with Marriott Amex, Vueling gets Boeing 737 MAX Six years ago, IAG, the parent of British Airways and Iberia, and Boeing agreed a huge 200-plane order for the 737 MAX. The first 50 will go Vueling in 2026.

Bits: get 12 Bonvoy points per £1 with the Marriott Amex, Vueling gets the Boeing 737 MAX

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Attend a live Graham Norton radio show with Virgin Points! On Sunday 24th August, Graham Norton will be hosting a one-off live 3-hour show on Virgin Radio, broadcast from the Commons Club bar at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

In Edinburgh? Attend a live Graham Norton radio show with Virgin Points!

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Should an airline's lounges all be the same? It made me wonder. Isn’t there something sad about standardising the lounge experience, of making the insides of every airport look the same, no matter where you are?

Consistency is (not) key: should an airline’s lounges all be the same?

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How to collect Avios from a current account with Barclays Premier Banking The Barclays Premier Current Account is the only UK bank account with the option to collect monthly Avios to spend with British Airways. This is how it works:

Collect up to 43,000 Avios and an upgrade voucher with Barclays Premier Banking and Barclays Avios Rewards

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Review: London Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel This is our review of the London Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel, Mayfair. It has recently renovated its 237 guest rooms as well as its lobby and M Club lounge.

Review: the renovated London Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel, Mayfair

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Welcome to 'The Travel Brief' travel professionals newsletter, w/c 4th August Welcome to 'The Travel Brief', your weekly round-up of UK business travel and loyalty news plus the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team.

Work in travel or loyalty? Don’t miss our free weekly trade newsletter:

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Multiple problems reported with Amex Priority Pass pre-booking The launch of free Priority Pass lounge pre-booking this week has not gone well for American Express, with multiple IT issues reported which stop it working.

Multiple problems reported with Priority Pass lounge pre-booking via American Express

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What I learned about Ascott Star Rewards on a day out at Wimbledon — Head for Points Ascott Star Rewards probably isn't a name you are familiar with. However, it is becoming better known in the UK after Chelsea FC signed a four year deal with the Singaporean hospitality group to be it...

What I learned about Ascott Star Rewards on a day out at Wimbledon

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Which 34 airlines can you book with Avios points? Which airlines can be booked with Avios points? Surprisingly, 33 of them! There are a number of hidden partners which BA does not tell you about.

Which 34 airlines can you book with Avios points – with one we’ve never mentioned?

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Riyadh Air will launch with flights to London Heathrow, starting in October As was predicted, it seems London will be one of the first (if not the first) long haul destinations to launch Riyadh Air's operations after slots were secured.

Riyadh Air will launch with flights to London Heathrow, starting in October

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KM Malta Airlines launches status match - including easyJet Plus KM Malta Airlines, the new national carrier of Malta with daily services to Heathrow, has launched a status match. Even easyJet Plus members can get their top tier.

KM Malta Airlines launches a status match – including from easyJet Plus

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What did you miss on Head for Points last week? Here's a summary of our news and deals from the last seven days

Busy week? Here’s what you missed on Head for Points:

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Heathrow unveils its three-runway masterplan - what does £49 billion get you? Today, Heathrow (re-)submits its proposed masterplan for the third runway to the Government. This has been an on-again off-again saga for .... well, decades.

Heathrow unveils its three-runway masterplan – what does £49 billion get you?

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Bits: Qatar increases Heathrow flights, double D$ (up to 14%) with GHA News in brief: Qatar Airways increases flights from London, Manchester and Dublin When it comes to flights to the UK, and particularly London, Qatar Airways appears to be insatiable. Last year, it lau...

Bits: Qatar Airways increases Heathrow flights, double D$ (up to 14%) with Global Hotel Alliance

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WOW: Spend Christmas in Cape Town with a new 'Avios only' BA flight British Airways has done something genuinely cool - you can book an Avios-only flight to Cape Town for Christmas and New Year 2025/2026. Book now!

WOW: Spend Christmas in Cape Town with a new ‘Avios only’ BA flight

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Get 100 free Avios from Wanda travel insurance Avios has launched a new travel insurance brand, Wanda, and you can get 100 free Avios from joining their email mailing list. This is what you need to do:

Get 100 free Avios from Wanda travel insurance

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Bits: Lloyds extends World Elite 0% FX, easyJet reprieves Flight Club Lloyds Bank has improved the 0% foreign exchange fees benefit on its World Elite Mastercard, promising that it will now have no FX fees for as long as it exists.

Bits: Lloyds extends World Elite 0% FX, easyJet reprieves Flight Club, IHG Orlando deal

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EXTENDED: Get £100 Amex cashback on £300 Small Luxury Hotels spend If you have an American Express card, you may be targetted for a generous £100 cashback on £300 spend at Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Here's how it works:

EXTENDED: Save £100 on a £300 spend at Small Luxury Hotels – and earn Hilton points

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NEW: Amex Platinum holders get FREE pre-booking of UK airport lounges Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express and The American Express Business Platinum Card can now pre-book selected UK airport lounges for free.

NEW: Amex Platinum (and Bus Plat) holders can pre-book UK airport lounges for FREE

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Bits: Hyatt launches targetted promos, SWISS new business class revealed SWISS has revealed that the first of its new A350-900 aircraft will be delivered in October 2025 with the first long haul route being Boston by January 2026.

Bits: Hyatt launches targetted promotions, SWISS new business class revealed

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Did you know Thameslink always declassifies the rear First Class carriage? The rear First Class carriage on Thameslink trains is always declassified. This means that you can sit in it with a Standard Class ticket with no problems.

Did you know Thameslink always declassifies the rear First Class carriage?

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We compare the 9 UK credit cards which let you earn Avios - which is best for you? What is the best UK Avios credit card? With nine different cards now offering at least 1 Avios per £1, we look at the options and suggest your best strategy.

What is the best Avios credit card? We compare the 9 options

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Review: Conrad Singapore Orchard hotel, a refurbished 80s icon This is our review of the newly refurbished Conrad Singapore Orchard hotel. Set on Orchard Road, this is a full top-to-toe redesign of the old Regent Singapore.

Review: Conrad Singapore Orchard hotel, a refurbished 80s icon

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