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Important deal updates: *Royal Jordanian status match ending early *Finnair ‘buy Avios’ Yen update *Amex / Priority Pass restrictions clarified headforpoints.com/2026/11/05…
Important deal updates: Royal Jordanian, Finnair Avios, Amex Platinum

Important deal updates: Royal Jordanian, Finnair Avios, Amex Platinum

It's been a busy couple of days for news on Head for Points. Overwhelming demand from our readers has led to changes being made to two of the deals we covered.

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NEW: Amex Gold bonus increased to 30,000 points (=30,000 Avios) + £100 and first year free headforpoints.com/2026/11/05…
NEW: Amex Gold bonus increased to 30,000 points (30,000 Avios)

NEW: Amex Gold bonus increased to 30,000 points (30,000 Avios)

And it's free for the first year!

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British Airways quits CEDR dispute resolution scheme for one with lower win rates headforpoints.com/2026/11/05…
British Airways quits CEDR dispute resolution scheme

British Airways quits CEDR dispute resolution scheme

British Airways has not renewed its contract with the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution. Last year it reportedly forced BA to pay £5 million in compensation.

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Save 15% on reward nights at new IHG hotels headforpoints.com/2026/11/05…
Save 15% on reward nights at new IHG hotels

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.

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BA Q&A: What is the difference between The British Airways Club and Iberia Club? headforpoints.com/2026/11/05…
What is the difference between The British Airways Club and Iberia Club?

What is the difference between The British Airways Club and Iberia Club?

We take a look at how The British Airways Club and Iberia Club are different, which one you should join and how to exploit differences in Avios pricing.

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NOW ENDS EARLY, ON THURSDAY: Get British Airways Silver equivalent status from ANY level of HOTEL status! headforpoints.com/2026/11/03…
IT'S BACK: Get BA Silver equivalent status by matching ANY hotel status!

IT'S BACK: Get BA Silver equivalent status by matching ANY 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.

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NEW: Get £150 + 80,000 points (converts to 80,000 Avios) with American Express Platinum! headforpoints.com/2026/11/04…
NEW: Get £150 + 80,000 points, worth 80,000 Avios, with American Express Platinum!

NEW: Get £150 + 80,000 points, worth 80,000 Avios, with American Express Platinum!

Amex is offering a hugely generous temporary bonus of 80,000 Membership Rewards plus a £150 Selfridges gift card on the UK American Express Platinum card.

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NEW: Get 60,000 bonus points with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card headforpoints.com/2026/11/04…
NEW: Get 60,000 points with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card!

NEW: Get 60,000 points with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card!

American Express has launched a new offer with a substantially increased sign-up bonus of 60,000 points on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card.

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Amex Platinum to restrict Priority Pass airport lounge access from 2028 headforpoints.com/2026/11/04…
Amex Platinum to restrict Priority Pass airport lounge access from 2028

Amex Platinum to restrict Priority Pass airport lounge access from 2028

Amex UK is following the US and various other countries and imposing a limit on Priority Pass lounge visits from 2028, unless you are a high spender on the card.

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British Airways announces codeshare deal with Mexican carrier Viva headforpoints.com/2026/11/04…
British Airways announces codeshare deal with Mexican carrier Viva

British Airways announces codeshare deal with Mexican carrier Viva

British Airways has announced a new codeshare arrangement with Mexican carrier Viva. This will benefit anyone flying to Mexico City or Cancun on BA.

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BA Q&A: How do you see what aircraft type is operating your British Airways flight? headforpoints.com/2026/11/04…
What aircraft type is operating your British Airways flight?

What aircraft type is operating your British Airways flight?

Here are the best methods of finding out which type of aircraft is operating your British Airways flight, if you need to find out to help you pick the best seat.

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Las Vegas is wide open for Avios seats in First Class for Summer 2027 headforpoints.com/2026/11/03…
Las Vegas wide open for First Class Avios seats

Las Vegas wide open for First Class Avios seats

Las Vegas is suddenly wide open for British Airways First Class Avios availability for March to September 2027 if you want to give it a go!

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WOW: Buy Avios for just 0.79p via Finnair Plus! headforpoints.com/2026/11/03…
WOW! Buy Avios for just 0.79p via Finnair Plus

WOW! Buy Avios for just 0.79p via Finnair Plus

Finnair (yes Finnair, not British Airways) has launched a new ‘buy Avios’ bonus promotion. You will receive a 50% discount when you buy Avios this week.

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IT’S BACK: Get British Airways Silver equivalent status from ANY level of HOTEL status! headforpoints.com/2026/11/03…
IT'S BACK: Get BA Silver equivalent status by matching ANY hotel status!

IT'S BACK: Get BA Silver equivalent status by matching ANY 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.

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Bits: triple points on train tickets, InstaVolt to Virgin Points deal, Air Transat adds Birmingham headforpoints.com/2026/11/03…
Bits: triple points on train tickets, InstaVolt to Virgin Points deal

Bits: triple points on train tickets, InstaVolt to Virgin Points deal

Until 30th November, you will receive triple points - a whopping 9 Virgin Points per £1 spent with rail tickets. Your ticket can be for travel at any future date.

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BA Q&A: How can you manage someone else’s British Airways Club account? headforpoints.com/2026/11/03…
Can you manage someone else's British Airways Club account?

Can you manage someone else's British Airways Club account?

Can you manage someone else's British Airways Club account? Can you nominate someone else to run your BA account for you? Yes you can - and this is how.

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Review: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam – is this the best Hilton hotel in Europe? headforpoints.com/2026/11/02…
Review: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam - best Hilton in Europe?

Review: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam - best Hilton in Europe?

This is our review of the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. This particular Waldorf Astoria has long been on my bucket list, so I was excited to visit.

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How does the Hertz and Amex Platinum ‘4 hour grace period’ work? headforpoints.com/2026/11/02…
How does the Hertz / Amex Platinum '4 hour grace period' work?

How does the Hertz / Amex Platinum '4 hour grace period' work?

You can make big savings if your rental timings work out.

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Review: the AAdvantage Mastercard Black Debit Card headforpoints.com/2026/11/02…
Review: the AAdvantage Mastercard Black Debit Card (2026)

Review: the AAdvantage Mastercard Black Debit Card (2026)

This is our 2026 review of the new American Airlines AAdvantage Mastercard Black Debit Card in the UK. It is an impressive product which can earn you elite status.

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BA Q&A: How do British Airways Club membership years work? headforpoints.com/2026/11/02…
How do British Airways Club membership years work?

How do British Airways Club membership years work?

We take a look at when and why your British Airways Club membership year renews so that you can make the most of your tier points.

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