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Which hotel scheme requires the least spend for top tier status? (updated for Hilton changes)

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Which hotel scheme requires the least spend for top tier status?
Whilst most people focus on the number of nights required for top tier hotel loyalty status, big spenders should focus on a chain offering status for £ spent.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Bits: Condor adds Gatwick to Frankfurt, double Accor points, Virgin Caribbean connections

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Bits: Condor launches Gatwick to Frankfurt, double Accor points at Sofitel
German airline Condor will fly to London with a thrice-daily service between Gatwick and Frankfurt, opening up connections for Condor's long haul route network.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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NEW: Get 9,000 Avios if you add a supplementary card to your free BA Amex

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NEW: Get 9,000 Avios when you add a BA Amex supplementary card
You can get 9,000 Avios when you add a free supplementary card to your free British Airways American Express credit card by 15th January 2026.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Big changes at Hilton Honors – status gets easier to earn, new ‘Diamond Reserve’ tier

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Big changes at Hilton Honors - status gets easier to earn, new top tier
Hilton has announced a shake-up of its Hilton Honors loyalty scheme. This is the biggest change for some years and it is, perhaps surprisingly, totally positive.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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HfP EXCLUSIVE: Get 21,000 Virgin Points bonus with the Virgin Atlantic Reward+ credit card

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EXCLUSIVE: Get 21,000 Virgin Points bonus with Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard
Virgin Atlantic has launched an exclusive sign-up bonus of 21,000 Virgin Points for its Virgin Money-issued Reward+ credit card, just for Head for Points readers.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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SALE: Book now to save up to 20%* in The Hilton Sale

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SALE: Book now to save up to 20%* in The Hilton Sale
Hilton has launched a sale for hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can get up to 20% off for weekend stays between 4th December and 12th April.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Emirates gets Starlink: Which airlines have announced free super-fast wi-fi so far?

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Emirates to install Starlink wi-fi - who else has signed up?
Emirates will become "the world's largest Starlink-enabled international widebody fleet" once all 232 Boeing 777s and A380s are complete by mid 2027.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Aer Lingus considering closure of its Manchester base

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Aer Lingus considering closure of its Manchester base
RTE is reporting that Aer Lingus has told its staff in Manchester that their jobs are at risk as it considers cclosing the long haul base due to poor performance.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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How I used the Mobile Passport Control app to enter the United States

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How I used the Mobile Passport Control app to enter the United States — Head for Points
US airports have a bad reputation for immigration control waiting times - although you can get lucky. When I was in New York last month, I was first off my British Airways flight and walked into a tot...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Loganair adds new routes to replace Blue Islands – and Newquay to Gatwick at risk

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Loganair lines up new routes to replace Blue Islands - and Newquay to Gatwick at risk
After Jersey-based airline Blue Islands went into receivership on Friday, Loganair has jumped in to fill the gap on the core 'lifeline' routes.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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What are the best Tesco Clubcard travel deals?

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What Tesco Clubcard travel deals are worth a look?
What are the best Tesco Clubcard travel deals now Hilton and Avios have left? There are other ways to redeem Clubcard points for travel but not all make sense.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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How to get Avis Preferred Plus status from your Priority Pass

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How to get free Avis Preferred Plus status from your Priority Pass
Here's something I didn't know.  If you have a Priority Pass airport lounge access card, you can get a free upgrade to Preferred Plus status with Avis.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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How to pre-order your meal – with additional options – on Virgin Atlantic flights

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How to pre-order your in-flight meal on Virgin Atlantic
I only recently found out that it is possible to pre-book your meal when flying Virgin Atlantic, with 10 main courses on offer compared to the three on-board.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Review: The Edinburgh Grand hotel, new to Marriott’s Luxury Collection

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Review: The Edinburgh Grand hotel, new to Marriott's Luxury Collection
This is our review of The Edinburgh Grand hotel, newly part of Marriott's Luxury Collection after it moved from the Cheval aparthotel chain. What does it offer?
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November 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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ENDS TUE: Get 15 elite night credits, 15000 points AND Gold status with the Hilton debit card

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ENDS TUE: Get 15 elite nights and 15,000 points with Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card
Hilton Honors is winding up its special offer on the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card which gives you 15 elite night credits and 15,000 Hilton Honors points.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Important dates for your diary – offers about to close which you shouldn’t miss

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Important dates for your diary - offers about to close which you shouldn't miss
Here is a round of up of the top frequent flyer and hotel loyalty bonus points and sale promotions which are due to close in the next couple of weeks.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Who has the best premium economy – Virgin Atlantic, British Airways or Norse Atlantic?

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Who has the best Premium Economy seat - Virgin, Norse or British Airways?
Does British Airways, Norse Atlantic or Virgin Atlantic have the best Premium Economy product when you are flying from the UK? We compare what you get.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Bits: Plaza Premium T3 arrivals in Priority Pass, Aspire Birmingham closed, Sean Doyle joins M&S

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Bits: Plaza Premium T3 arrivals in Priority Pass, Aspire Birmingham closed, Sean Doyle joins M&S — Head for Points
News in brief: Plaza Premium's T3 arrivals lounge joins Priority Pass With no fanfare at all - I only found out about it by accident when looking at the website - the new Plaza Premium arrivals lounge...
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November 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Jersey-based airline Blue Islands goes into receivership

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Jersey-based airline Blue Islands goes into receivership
In a bad month for UK regional airlines, Jersey based carrier Blue Islands went into administration last night. This follows the failure of Eastern Airways.
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November 15, 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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November 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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PayPal+ launches – get extra rewards ON TOP of your credit card points

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PayPal+ launches - rewards ON TOP of your credit card points
PayPal has introduced a loyalty programme - PayPal+ - to reward customers for choosing PayPal when checking out online. It works ON TOP of existing card rewards.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Bits: Virgin’s Princess Diana jumper is back, good NordVPN deal for Virgin Points

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Virgin Atlantic launches retro Princess Diana jumper
This Christman, Virgin Atlantic is (re-)launching a limited edition retro jumper worn by Princess Diana to raise money for the Save The Children charity..
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November 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Virgin Atlantic unveils its ‘lifetime loyalty’ reward – and you may already qualify

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Virgin Atlantic unveils its lifetime loyalty reward - you may qualify!
Virgin Atlantic has launched an innovative new product called 'High Five' which rewards travellers who fly infrequently with the airline but are loyal.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Jet2 comes to Gatwick with six aircraft and 29 routes from next summer

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Jet2 comes to Gatwick with six aircraft and 29 routes
Following a viral summer, leisure airline Jet2 is bringing its well-regarded service to Gatwick. It will base six aircraft at the airport, allowing it to launch 29 routes next summer. The focus will l...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Bits: Five Guys at Terminal 5, 3000 Clubcard points with Tesco Home Insurance

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Five Guys opens at Terminal 5
Five Guys Burgers & Fries is now open at Heathrow Terminal 5. Located on the upper level after security, it will be open from 5am to 10pm, including breakfast.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM