BAD NEWS: Tougher bonus rules added to the two Amex Business cards

American Express has added tough new rules about getting a sign-up bonus on its Business Platinum and Business Gold cards, following two years of no rules!

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British Airways now serving burgers in Club World

British Airways has turned to pub grub for its latest Club World menus. The airline will offer a 'refreshed menu inspired by Britain's best-loved flavours'.

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Bits: new DoubleTree for Ireland, Minor Hotels £50 Amex cashback extended

Hilton is growing rapidly in Ireland with a stream of new signings and opening. It has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Ashbourne in early 2027.

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Which 39 airlines can you earn Avios points on?

Which airlines let you earn Avios points? Surprisingly, 39 of them! There are a number of hidden partners which British Airways does not tell you about.

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Bits: match Cathay status to Ascott, 4x Accor points at Fairmont The Mere

Cathay Pacific and hotel and aparthotel group Ascott have launched a status match into Ascott Star Rewards, including to Platinum. This is what you get:

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What is the best hotel loyalty points offer for August 2026?

Here is our August 2026 round-up of the best hotel loyalty point offers from all of the major chains including Hilton, Accor, IHG, Hyatt, Radisson and Marriott.

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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.

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Two more good UK Small Luxury Hotels now bookable via Hilton

The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington and The Cavendish Hotel in Baslow, on the Chatsworth Estate, have made themselves available for cash or points via Hilton.

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Review: TRIBE London Canary Wharf hotel, from Accor's lifestyle brand

This is our review of the TRIBE hotel in Canary Wharf, part of ALL Accor. I enjoyed my stay and it was a good introduction to Accor's growing lifestyle brand.

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Welcome to 'The Travel Brief' travel professionals newsletter, w/c 3rd 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.

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Bits: Avios / Pizza Express deal, BA delays Middle East restarts

Pizza Express recently launched as an Avios partner. It's not great value but, from 10th August, it will be offering a 'double up' promotion worth 1p per Avios.

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Review: the refurbished Hilton Milan hotel

This is our review of the Hilton Milan hotel which recently underwent a full refurbishment. It isin the city centre, just one block from Milan Central Station.

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Do you have a business class dog? ITA launches its 'Large Dog' service!

ITA Airways already allows small dogs (under 10kg) on board its domestic flights, but the 'Large Dog' programme scales this up substantially.

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BA news: new Newark lounge, A380 retrofit begins, Starlink progress

The British Airways results announcement yesterday had some news on the Newark lounge refurbishment, the A380 refit programme and the Starlink roll out.

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IT'S BACK: Get £300 Amex cashback on a United Airlines booking

An impressively generous cashback offer on American Express cards with United Airlines has returned. You will receive £300 cashback when you spend £700.

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Review: the citizenM Paris Champs-Elysees hotel (Marriott Bonvoy)

This is our review of the citizenM Paris Champs-Elysees hotel. It's the first time we've reviewed a citizenM since the chain was taken over by Marriott in 2025.

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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

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Impressive Etihad business class flight sale, but it ends today

Courtesy of Luxury Flight Club, we have a very detailed look at the current very strong Etihad business class sale. The deals are due to end today, however.

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Do you know your BA 'Corporate Individual Value' score?

After you step off a flight you may find an invite to rate its service in your inbox - but did you know British Airways also assigns you a unique score?

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Bits: interesting Currensea spend stats, get a 90% bonus buying Hilton points

Currensea, the company behind the Hilton, Marriott and United Airlines UK debit cards - and with more launches to come this year - has published a white paper.

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Wanda and The Wine Flyer changes - Laithwaites is back!

IAG Loyalty appears to be scaling back its Wanda travel insurance and The Wine Flyer businesses, with Laithwaites returning as BA's wine retail partner.

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Free BA Bronze-equivalent status for Marriott Bonvoy Titanium members!

If you have Titanium or Ambassador status in Marriott Bonvoy, you can now get elite status with Japan Airlines, with the same benefits as British Airways Bronze.

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Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit binding offers to buy TAP Portugal

The consolidation of the European airline industry moved a bit closer yesterday when Air France KLM and Lufthansa Group both submitted offers for TAP Portugal.

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How does Heathrow Rewards work? Our full review

We review the Heathrow Rewards loyalty programme. How does it work? What are the points worth? Can you convert them to Avios? Is there a sign-up bonus?

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Which partners should you fly under the new British Airways tier point system?

Which partners should you be flying under the new British Airways tier point system? Not all partner airlines are treated the same, with four being preferred.

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Bits: Terminal 5 Arrivals Pret now open, Amex Platinum gap year insurance

Following a weirdly long building period, the huge new Pret A Manger is now open in Heathrow Terminal 5 arrivals, replacing the existing Costa Coffee.

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Many luxury Hilton Honors hotels offering '3rd night free'

Only available via Hilton for Luxury booking agents

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Review: the British Airways First lounge at London Gatwick's South Terminal

The British Airways First Class lounge at London Gatwick's South Terminal is, effectively, the Gold card lounge. Here is my full review plus a lot of photos:

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I am genuinely shocked by the new Emirates rail booking platform

Emirates has launched a train ticketing platform to earn and spend miles, but it has so many problems, and overcharges, that you should stay well, well away.

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NEW: 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:

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