One idea occasionally mooted by readers as a way of improving British Airways Executive Club (although, to be fair, the scheme is competitive by global standards) is introducing Lifetime Silver status .....

One idea occasionally mooted by readers as a way of improving British Airways Executive Club (although, to be .....

21 Oct 202321 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 126 comments

Caffe Nero has, for a long time, been arguably the best value Nectar redemption partner. 350 Nectar points would get you a voucher (in the form of a QR code, saved in the Nectar app, to be scanned .....

Caffe Nero has, for a long time, been arguably the best value Nectar redemption partner. 350 Nectar points .....

20 Oct 202320 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 54 comments

British Airways is returning to Abu Dhabi after a four year break. Flights will operate year-round and start on 20th April 2024. For the summer 2024 season it will be operated with a Boeing 787-9, .....

British Airways is returning to Abu Dhabi after a four year break. Flights will operate year-round and start .....

19 Oct 202319 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget), has launched a new promotion. This is separate to the Aer Lingus / Avis promotion we covered recently. If .....

Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget), has launched a .....

19 Oct 202319 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 3 comments

Two weeks ago, we published a thorough review of the new short haul economy snacks on offer on British Airways. You can now choose between a tiny flapjack or a tiny slice of banana bread. At the end .....

Two weeks ago, we published a thorough review of the new short haul economy snacks on offer on British .....

18 Oct 202318 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 73 comments

News in brief: TopCashback is ending conversions into Avios TopCashback is ending its relationship with Avios at the end of the year. TCB, website here, effectively allowed you to buy Avios at 0.95p .....

News in brief: TopCashback is ending conversions into Avios TopCashback is ending its relationship with Avios .....

18 Oct 202318 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

Last week, Bloomberg reported (paywall) that British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG) was in contact with Airbus and Boeing about further widebody aircraft purchases. These .....

Last week, Bloomberg reported (paywall) that British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group .....

17 Oct 202317 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 114 comments

If you have been through Newcastle Airport in recent weeks, you may have noticed some activity in the old British Airways lounge space which is now abandoned. We had heard that Aspire was planning to .....

If you have been through Newcastle Airport in recent weeks, you may have noticed some activity in the old .....

16 Oct 202316 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

First introduced in 2017, the British Airways boarding process involves ranking passengers based on status and cabin class. Those with higher status or those travelling in premium classes board first; .....

First introduced in 2017, the British Airways boarding process involves ranking passengers based on status and .....

15 Oct 202315 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 128 comments

Earlier this year, British Airways launched ‘Avios only’ flights, copying a successful Qantas initiative. Selected flights in the schedule are withdrawn from cash sale with every single .....

Earlier this year, British Airways launched ‘Avios only’ flights, copying a successful Qantas .....

9 Oct 20239 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 67 comments

You have just nine days left to book a flight on British Airways if you want to earn Avios based on your ticket class and flight distance rather than what you spend. We knew this was coming – .....

You have just nine days left to book a flight on British Airways if you want to earn Avios based on your .....

9 Oct 20239 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

Back in July, British Airways teased that it was ‘refreshing’ the Galleries lounge at Terminal 5B. Phase One of this process was the installation of a Whispering Angel bar (below) forming .....

Back in July, British Airways teased that it was ‘refreshing’ the Galleries lounge at Terminal 5B. .....

6 Oct 20236 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 107 comments

Yes, you read that right. British Airways will restart direct flights between Billund and Dusseldorf from 4th November. There will be four flights per week between Monday and Friday. The reason for .....

Yes, you read that right. British Airways will restart direct flights between Billund and Dusseldorf from 4th .....

3 Oct 20233 October 2023 by Rob Burgess

Just over a month ago, British Airways replaced the free snacks it provides on short haul economy flights. Instead of a bag of pretzels or crisps, you now get a choice between banana bread or a .....

Just over a month ago, British Airways replaced the free snacks it provides on short haul economy flights. .....

2 Oct 20232 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 195 comments