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Match your British Airways Gold or Silver card to Star Alliance Gold status via TAP

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Match your British Airways Silver card to Star Alliance Gold!
You can match your British Airways Club Silver or Gold card to Star Alliance Gold via a great status match offer just launched by TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go!
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December 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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REGISTER NOW: IHG One Rewards launches its spring bonus points offer

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REGISTER NOW: IHG One Rewards launches its Spring promotion
Until 31st March, you can earn double IHG One Rewards points on every cash stay, starting with your second stay. This is how you it works and how you register:
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December 10, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Bits: BA First adds English cuvée, Disneyland Paris for IHG, Plaza opens luxury Rome lounge

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Bits: BA First adds new English cuvée, IHG at Disneyland Paris
Sugrue South Downs winery has announced that its prestige sparkling wine, Cuvée Dr Brendan O’Regan, will be served in BA's First Class cabin from January to March.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Edinburgh’s Plaza Premium becomes a Turkish Airlines / Star Alliance lounge

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Edinburgh's Plaza Premium becomes a Turkish Airlines lounge
The Plaza Premium lounge at Edinburgh Airport has been turned into a Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance lounge, albeit Plaza Premium will still manage it.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Use Hilton points for cruises as an Explora Journeys partnership is announced

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Hilton and Explora Journeys announce a cruise partnership
Hilton Honors is getting into the cruise business, via a partnership with Explora Journeys. Explora only has two ships but this is due to grow to six by 2028.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Use your American Express Platinum Dining credit for an Ivy gift card – and get free Cuvée

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Get free Cuvée using your Amex Platinum dining credit for an Ivy gift card
If you want to use your £100 of UK dining credit from American Express, an interesting bonus is available if you buy a gift card from 'The Ivy' before cut-off.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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RARE OFFER: Get 35,000 Avios with the Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard

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NEW! Get 35,000 bonus Avios with the Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard
Barclays has launched a special offer on the Barclaycard Avios Mastercard. You will get 35,000 Avios if you apply by 15th January 2026 and hit a spend target.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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How to book empty middle ‘comfort seats’ on Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air and Jet2

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How to book spare middle 'comfort seats' on Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Jet2
We show you how to book spare middle 'comfort seats' on Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air and Jet2. It is NOT as simple as booking a 2nd seat in a random name!
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December 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Bits: Amex / Hyatt cashback extended, IHG’s first London Garner, Alaska gets Heathrow slots

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Bits: Amex / Hyatt cashback extended, IHG's first London Garner
Hyatt and American Express have extended their current cashback deal. The original 'stay by' date of 31st December 2025 has been extended to 28th February 2026.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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American Express Business Platinum vs personal Platinum – what’s the difference?

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How does Amex Business Platinum differ from The Platinum Card?
How does American Express Business Platinum differ from the UK personal version of The Platinum Card? We compare and contrast the benefits, line by line.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Work in travel or loyalty? Don’t miss our free weekly trade newsletter:

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Welcome to 'The Travel Brief' travel professionals newsletter, w/c 8th December
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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December 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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What should BA cut next? It is asking members for ideas

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What should British Airways cut next? It is asking members for ideas
When any travel group cuts its benefits, it always claims that it is 'in response to feedback'. BA is now canvassing opinion as to where the axe should fall next.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Bits: new Hilton resort in Santorini, 1000 bonus ALL Accor points, €20 bonus on Accor gift cards

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Bits: new Hilton resort in Santorini, 1000 bonus ALL Accor points
From the Summer 2026 reason, Sandblu Santorini will join Hilton's struggling LXR Hotels & Resorts brand. The resort opened in 2024 and was formerly unbranded.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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What does Fans of M.O. (Mandarin Oriental’s hotel loyalty programme) offer you when you stay?

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What benefits does 'Fans of Mandarin Oriental' offer when you book?
Mandarin Oriental has launched a refreshed guest recognition schemes, Fans of MO, to give special benefits if you book direct. Is it better than using an agent?
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December 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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BA Cityflyer launches three new summer sun routes, including one from Glasgow

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BA Cityflyer launches three new summer sun routes, including Glasgow
British Airways has announced three new European routes for Summer 2026, to be operated by its BA Cityflyer subsidiary. There's a surprise Glasgow route to add to the mix too. The three new routes are...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Save 10% to 15% on IHG One Rewards hotel redemptions – but for elite members only

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Save 15% on IHG One Rewards redemptions - for elite members only
IHG One Rewards has launched a 10% to 15% discount on reward nights, as long as you have Silver Elite status or higher. All hotels globally are taking part.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Busy week? Here’s what you missed on Head for Points:

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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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December 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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STILL ON: Amex Gold bonus doubled to 40,000 points (=40,000 Avios) and first year free

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STILL ON: Amex Gold bonus increased to 40,000 points (40,000 Avios)
And it's free for the first year!
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December 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Free The Times subscription added to Amex Platinum – and you still get £250 + 75,000 points

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Free The Times subscription added to Amex Platinum
American Express has announced a new benefit for holders of The Platinum Card - a free digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times, worth £360.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Bits: new Air France flights to Gatwick, £10 Clubrooms upgrade, Chelsea FC suite in Jakarta!

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Bits: new Air France flight to Gatwick, £10 Clubrooms upgrade, Chelsea FC suite in Jakarta!
Air France is increasing the number of flights it operates to London with a new service to Gatwick airport. The flights will operate from 29th March 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Get a 65% bonus when you buy Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club

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Get a 65% 'buy Avios' bonus with Qatar Airways - 1.06p each
Qatar Airways is offering a 65% bonus this week if you buy Avios, with the points transferable to your British Airways Executive Club account. You will pay 1.06p.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Get $825 from Global Hotel Alliance for 10 stays at 10 brands by May

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Get $825 from Global Hotel Alliance for 10 stays at 10 brands
You can earn up to $825 of free hotel credit by staying at up to 10 different Global Hotel Alliance brands over the next six months. Let's look at your task.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Which InterContinental hotels give FREE club lounge access via a ‘preferred partner’ agent?

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Which InterContinental hotels give FREE club lounge access via 'preferred' agents?
Some InterContinental hotels give free access to their club or executive lounge if you book via a 'preferred partner' travel agent at the standard price.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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SME? Capital on Tap adds Virgin Points alongside Avios as a transfer option

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Capital on Tap adds Virgin Points as a transfer partner
Capital on Tap has added Virgin Points alongside Avios as a transfer partner for its free SME Visa credit card. With no annual fee it's a great package.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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BIG NEWS: Avios announces a (manageable) devaluation of flight redemptions

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BIG NEWS: Avios announces a (manageable) devaluation of flight redemptions
Avios has just announced a devaluation of flight redemptions, for new bookings made from 15th December. Both cash and Avios elements are increasing, across all cabins. This impacts flights on both Bri...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM