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NEW: British Airways cancels all Middle East flights up to 15th April If you are planning to travel to the Middle East in the next few days, British Airways has published rebooking guidelines for its core destinations.

NEW: British Airways cancels most Middle East flights up to 15th April

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NEW: Get BA Silver equivalent status by matching your HOTEL status! If you want status with the oneworld airline alliance, including British Airways, or a hotel group, Royal Jordanian will match your elite status elsewhere.

6 DAYS ONLY: Get British Airways Silver equivalent status from your top-tier HOTEL status!

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Good Aer Lingus business class flight sale from Dublin Aer Lingus has launched a decent business class flight sale from Dublin - book here. What's interesting is that the deals are available through to September 2026.

Good Aer Lingus / British Airways flight sale from Dublin launched

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Get VIP table tennis tickets for the ALL Accor terrace ALL Accor has added tickets for more upcoming events at OVO Arena Wembley. The tickets give you access to the exclusive ALL Terrace, which I explained here.

Get VIP table tennis tickets for the ALL Accor terrace at OVO Arena Wembley!

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Virgin Atlantic cancels Dubai flights for remainder of season Following an arduous 16-hour 'flight to nowhere', Virgin Atlantic has announced the cancellation of all Dubai flights for the remainder of the winter season.

Virgin Atlantic cancels Dubai flights for remainder of season – but you can rebook on Emirates

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Upgrade or downgrade your Virgin Atlantic credit card online - with a twist Virgin Money has launched an online way to upgrade or downgrade your Virgin Atlantic credit card, but there is an interesting twist in how it is being done.

You can upgrade or downgrade your Virgin Atlantic credit card online – with a twist

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What is difference between Amex Business Gold and Business Platinum? A guide for newcomers

What is the difference between American Express Business Gold and Business Platinum?

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Welcome to 'The Travel Brief' travel professionals newsletter, w/c 9th March 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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What's the best Star Alliance frequent flyer scheme for you? There is no simple answer to which is the best Star frequent flyer scheme. Here are the best options for several different personal scenarios.

What is the best Star Alliance frequent flyer programme for you?

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How to turn Etihad miles into real cash with the Etihad Guest Reward Card You can turn your Etihad Guest miles into real cash (not vouchers) by redeeming for an Etihad Guest Reward Card. Here's how it works and how much you get:

How to turn your Etihad Guest miles into cash with the Etihad Guest Reward Card

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Have we understimated the benefits of Mastercard Priceless? You've probably heard of Mastercard Priceless, a programme of discounts and events for holders of Mastercard products, but have you ever properly looked into it?

Have we underestimated the benefits of Mastercard Priceless?

www.headforpoints.com/2026/03/07/w...

Your complete guide to the Hilton Honors hotel loyalty scheme Is Hilton Honors the best hotel loyalty programme? In this in-depth review we look at the scheme and highlight the sweet spots for status and redemption.

Your complete guide to the Hilton Honors hotel loyalty scheme (Part 1)

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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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UPDATED: British Airways rebooking rules for Middle East destinations If you are planning to travel to the Middle East in the next few days, British Airways has published rebooking guidelines for its core destinations.

UPDATED 4pm FRI: British Airways publishes rebooking guidelines for Middle East destinations

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Does an Avios flight cost the same via BA, Qatar and Finnair? The price of the same Avios redemption flight can vary depending on if you book it via The British Airways Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club or Finnair Plus.

Think the same Avios flight costs the same via BA, Qatar and Finnair? Think again

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Bits: £1595 JetBlue Mint to New York, Iberia closes Chicago Avios loophole Iberia has quietly increased the cost of Avios reward flights to Chicago, moving it into what should always have been its correct pricing band of 4000+ miles.

Bits: £1595 JetBlue Mint flights to New York, Iberia closes Chicago Avios loophole

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Save 15% on reward nights at new IHG hotels IHG One Rewards is continuing with its promotion of a 15% discount on redemptions at selected new hotels. The list has been extended with more properties.

Save 15% on reward nights at new IHG hotels

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UPDATED: British Airways rebooking rules for Middle East destinations If you are planning to travel to the Middle East in the next few days, British Airways has published rebooking guidelines for its core destinations.

UPDATED 12pm THU: British Airways publishes rebooking guidelines for Middle East destinations

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NEW: Hotels.com Rewards is BACK! - better than ever for some Hotels.com has admitted that it made a huge mistake with its loyalty scheme. One Key Rewards is, for UK users, no more. Hotels.com Rewards is coming back.

NEW: Hotels. com Rewards is BACK – and better than ever for low spenders

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What is difference between Amex Gold and Amex Platinum? A guide for newcomers

What is the difference between American Express Gold and American Express Platinum?

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

What are the best hotel promos for March 2026?

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How do the ALL Accor+ ibis, Voyager and Explorer cards work? Accor, the company behind Novotel, Mercure, Ibis and other hotel brands, has three subscription cards for the UK market - ALL Accor+ ibis, Voyager and Explorer,

How do the ALL Accor+ ibis, Voyager and Explorer subscription cards work?

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How to earn and spend Avios with Virgin Australia There is great news for anyone planning a trip to or around Australia or New Zealand, as Virgin Australia is now an earn and spend partner with Avios.

How to earn and spend Avios with Virgin Australia

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Bits: Eurowings gets 'proper' short haul business, Qantas reroutes London - Perth Eurowings probably wasn't top of anyone's list to re-introduce 'proper' business class seats on short and medium haul flights, but here we are.

Bits: Eurowings gets ‘proper’ short haul business class to London, Qantas reroutes Perth to London

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Virgin Atlantic beats BA to the launch of a new app British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are fiercely competitive, but for years they've both been dreadfully sub-par when it comes to the website and app.

Virgin Atlantic beats BA to the launch of a new app

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Leeds Bradford's two new lounges seem to be struggling Leeds Bradford Airport seems to be closing one of its two airport lounge and slashing the cost of the other, as it seems to accept that £54 is too much.

Leeds Bradford’s two new lounges seem to be struggling, with big changes planned

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REGISTER NOW: Accor launches a new double points promotion ALL Accor has launched a new double points promotion for stays in Europe, including the UK, until 8th June 2026. Triple points is even possible for some.

REGISTER NOW: Accor launches a double and triple points hotel promotion across Europe

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Buy Lufthansa miles with a 50% bonus - as low as 1.04p Lufthansa has started selling 'bundles' to get around a ban on selling miles. You are buying a pile of miles, but you're getting some extra 'benefits' too.

Lufthansa selling miles with a 50% bonus via its ‘bundles’ – as low as 1.04p

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Can you extend an expiring British Airways 2-4-1 voucher? 18 months ago, British Airways changed the rules of the British Airways American Express 2-4-1 Companion Voucher to allow an extension in certain scenarios.

Can you extend an expiring British Airways American Express 2-4-1 Companion Voucher?

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NEW: Get 120,000 points with Amex Business Platinum! Points convert to up to 120,000 Avios!

NEW: Get 120,000 points (=120,000 Avios) with American Express Business Platinum

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