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Our five wishes for Virgin Atlantic’s new CEO

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Our five wishes for Virgin Atlantic's new CEO — Head for Points
Today, 1st January 2026, marks Corneel Koster's first day on the job as Virgin Atlantic CEO. He takes over from Shai Weiss who led the company from 2019 until yesterday. Before taking the helm, Cornee...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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TWO WEEKS LEFT: Get 35,000 Avios with the Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard

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ENDS SOON: Get 35,000 bonus Avios with the Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard
Barclays is running 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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January 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Bits: 10000 Avios JP Morgan offer now live, London City reveals its drop off fee

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Bits: 10000 Avios JP Morgan offer now live, London City reveals its drop off fee — Head for Points
News in brief: 10,000 Avios J.P. Morgan Personal Investing offer now live Yesterday we highlighted a very attractive Avios offer for new customers to J.P. Morgan Personal Investing. New customers who ...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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LIMITED TIME OFFER: Collect 10,000 Avios for a £500+ investment with J.P. Morgan Personal Investing

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NEW: Collect 10,000 Avios for a £500+ investment with JP Morgan
JP Morgan Personal Investing is offering 10,000 Avios to new clients who invest at least £500 in a JP Morgan Personal Investing globally diversified portfolio.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Here are 10 new Marriott Bonvoy hotels you’ll want to visit in 2026

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Here are 10 new Marriott Bonvoy hotels you’ll want to visit in 2026
We have been working with Marriott to bring you details of 10 new Marriott Bonvoy hotels opening in 2026 which would resonate with a UK audience. Take a look.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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My children earn Virgin Atlantic elite status purely from redemption flights

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My kids earn Virgin Atlantic elite status purely from redemption flights!
Virgin Atlantic gives you tier points towards status in Virgin Flying Club when you redeem your Virgin Points for free flights, and my kids have just hit Silver!
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December 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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What benefits do you get with The Platinum Card (including 75,000 bonus points)?

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Get 75,000 points sign-up bonus with The Platinum Card!
Converts to 75,000 Avios!
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December 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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How does Avios Balance Boost work, letting you buy Avios from 0.92p?

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Buy Avios for 0.92p with Avios Balance Boost - is it worth it?
British Airways has a scheme called Avios Balance Boost, allowing you to buy Avios equal to triple your earnings in the last 30 days at a low price. Worth it?
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December 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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The Escape lounge at London Stansted is to permanently close

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Escape lounge at London Stansted to permanently close
The Escape Lounge is the only airport lounge at Stansted, and it will be closing for good at the end of February 2026 as part of the terminal expansion scheme.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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EXTENDED: Get £75 cashback with an IHG and American Express hotel promotion

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EXTENDED: Get £75 cashback with IHG and American Express hotel promotion
IHG has extended its current cashback deal with American Express. You can get £75 back on £300 of spend at selected European Holiday Inn etc hotels.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Here are 10 new Hilton Honors hotels you’ll want to visit in 2026

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Here are 10 new Hilton Honors hotels you’ll want to visit in 2026
We have been working with Hilton to bring you details of 10 new Hilton Honors hotels opening in 2026 which would resonate with a UK audience. Take a look.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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STILL ON: Get up to 30,000 Marriott points and 20 elite nights with the new debit cards

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STILL ON: Get 30,000 Marriott points and 20 elite nights with the new debit cards
Marriott Bonvoy has launched two new points-earning payment cards in the UK - and, innovatingly, they are debit cards and not credit. Which one is best for you?
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December 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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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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December 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Rhys’ travel highlights of 2025

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Rhys' travel highlights of 2025
Last year I took 81 flights. This year, that dropped to 63, of which half were long haul. Overall, I've flown 163,000 miles and spent 371 hours in the air.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Got a Santander current account? Get £48 for taking out the Santander Edge credit card

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Get £48 for taking out the Santander Edge credit card
If you have a Santander current account, you can currently get £48 cashback if you take out the Santander Edge credit card. This covers your card fee for the first year, and means you can fully benefi...
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December 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Bits: IndiGo launching Heathrow to Delhi, The Westminster London joining Riu Hotels

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Bits: IndiGo launching Heathrow to Delhi, The Westminster joining Riu Hotels
Indian carrier IndiGo has announced flights from London Heathrow to Delhi, starting on 26th October. This follows the launch of Mumbai services in October 2025.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:50 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 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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With 40,000 bonus points, learn why Amex Gold is a great card for a miles and points beginner

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STILL ON: Get 40,000 Membership Rewards points with Amex Gold
Amex Gold is the ideal first Amex card for UK residents - free in Year 1, a sign-up bonus worth £200, £120 of Deliveroo credit and FOUR free airport lounge passes.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Rob’s travel highlights of 2025

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Rob’s travel highlights of 2025
What impressed our editor this year from his many, many nights of travelling? Rob picks out some of his highlights of the year, showing what impressed him.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Get double Skywards miles on all Emirates flights booked this week

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Get double Skywards miles on all Emirates flights booked this week
Emirates Skywards has launced a Boxing Day double miles offer for members in the UK, valid in all classes. It is very rare to see such an offer from Emirates.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Happy Christmas from the Head for Points team!

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Happy Christmas from the Head for Points team
Rob, Rhys, Sinead, Katie and Conny wish all Head for Points readers a very happy Christmas and a well-travelled New Year.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Vote in the HfP Travel & Loyalty Awards 2025 – and win 10,000 Avios

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Win 10,000 Avios by voting in the Head for Points Travel & Loyalty Awards
We're launching the Head for Points Travel & Loyalty Awards 2025 - and if you vote, you're in with a chance of winning 10,000 Avios!
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December 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Get 3,000 bonus Radisson Rewards hotel points on sale bookings

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Get 3,000 bonus Radisson Rewards hotel points on sale bookings
Radisson has launched a sale covering 500 hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, and all bookings come with an added 3,000 bonus points.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Do yourself (and us) a favour – set HfP as a ‘preferred source’ in Google Search

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NEW: How to set HfP as a 'preferred source' in Google Search
By selecting headforpoints.com as a 'preferred source' in Google Search our content will get a higher priority when you use Google to search for a travel topic.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Do you know BA First Class Avios redemptions are cheaper than mixed First / Club flights?

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Do you know that BA First Class Avios redemptions are cheaper than mixed First / Club flights?
It is now cheaper to book British Airways Avios redemptions in First Class both ways than mixing First and Business Class together! Here’s why:
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December 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM