This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the January newsflow to pick-up. One of the key ideas I push on Head for Points is that .....

This article is part of an introductory series which we’ve been running this week whilst we wait for the .....

7 Jan 20247 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

ITA Airways, the new Italian flag carrier, is launching direct flights between London City Airport and Rome whilst also expanding its Milan service. London City – Rome will be a brand new route .....

ITA Airways, the new Italian flag carrier, is launching direct flights between London City Airport and Rome .....

15 Dec 202315 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 20 comments

News in brief: Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) adds extra Heathrow services Kenya Airways has announced that it is increasing the frequency on its route from London Heathrow to Nairobi. There are currently 10 .....

News in brief: Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) adds extra Heathrow services Kenya Airways has announced that it is .....

6 Oct 20236 October 2023 by Rob Burgess

How do you book flights on SkyTeam alliance members using Virgin Points? This article is Part 4 of our new ‘Virgin Redemption University’ series to run alongside our existing ‘Avios .....

How do you book flights on SkyTeam alliance members using Virgin Points? This article is Part 4 of our new .....

6 Aug 20236 August 2023 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

Four months after Virgin Atlantic joined the SkyTeam airline alliance, it is now possible to book ITA Airways flights using Virgin Points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. (Take a look at this article .....

Four months after Virgin Atlantic joined the SkyTeam airline alliance, it is now possible to book ITA Airways .....

24 Jul 202324 July 2023 by Rhys Jones • 38 comments

Back in March, Virgin Atlantic officially became a member of the SkyTeam alliance, joining partners such as Delta, Air France and KLM. One of the main concerns we had when Virgin Atlantic announced .....

Back in March, Virgin Atlantic officially became a member of the SkyTeam alliance, joining partners such as .....

27 Jun 202327 June 2023 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

There is finally closure on the drawn out sale process of Italy’s ITA Airways. ITA is the ‘reborn’ Alitalia, although the airline is not currently operating on the scale of its .....

There is finally closure on the drawn out sale process of Italy’s ITA Airways. ITA is the .....

27 May 202327 May 2023 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

China Eastern Airlines is bringing back flights to Shanghai from London Gatwick, a route which was cancelled at the start of the pandemic. The service will start on 26th June using an Airbus A330-200. .....

China Eastern Airlines is bringing back flights to Shanghai from London Gatwick, a route which was cancelled .....

23 May 202323 May 2023 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Whilst a lot of people in the travel business are being very bullish about continued high prices for 2023, it is very clear that nervousness is creeping in for the Autumn and beyond. The current .....

Whilst a lot of people in the travel business are being very bullish about continued high prices for 2023, it .....

20 May 202320 May 2023 by Rob Burgess • 94 comments

Vietnam Airlines is increasing its services from London Heathrow. This will begin from the start of the Winter timetable in late October. For the Winter season, there will be: As an interim step, .....

Vietnam Airlines is increasing its services from London Heathrow. This will begin from the start of the Winter .....

29 Apr 202329 April 2023 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

A few weeks ago, we reported that Virgin Atlantic had agreed to launch flights from London to Seoul, as part of a deal with the UK Government to allow the merger between Asiana and Korean Air. One of .....

A few weeks ago, we reported that Virgin Atlantic had agreed to launch flights from London to Seoul, as part .....

25 Mar 202325 March 2023 by Rhys Jones • 8 comments

What are the benefits of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club Silver status when flying on SkyTeam partner airlines? Now that Virgin Atlantic is part of the SkyTeam airline alliance, we thought it was time .....

What are the benefits of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club Silver status when flying on SkyTeam partner .....

12 Mar 202312 March 2023 by Rhys Jones • 8 comments

What are the benefits of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club Gold status when flying on SkyTeam partner airlines? Now that Virgin Atlantic is part of the SkyTeam airline alliance, we thought it was time .....

What are the benefits of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club Gold status when flying on SkyTeam partner airlines? .....

5 Mar 20235 March 2023 by Rhys Jones • 20 comments

Today, 2nd March, is the day that Virgin Atlantic joins the SkyTeam airline alliance. This means, in theory, that today is also the day that you can spend your Virgin Points on flights on any airline .....

Today, 2nd March, is the day that Virgin Atlantic joins the SkyTeam airline alliance. This means, in theory, .....

2 Mar 20232 March 2023 by Rob Burgess • 100 comments