It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for oneworld partner flights.  This means that, in some cases, it is preferable to credit a .....

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for .....

10 Feb 202110 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

A mysterious new tax is being added to all flights booked from London Heathrow. It started on Friday. You will see it on your taxes breakdown as R1. Here is an example on an Economy flight from London .....

A mysterious new tax is being added to all flights booked from London Heathrow. It started on Friday. You will .....

9 Feb 20219 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

The biggest topic in my inbox at the moment, by far, is over possible extensions to British Airways American Express 2-4-1 companion vouchers. What is the current position with voucher expiry? In .....

The biggest topic in my inbox at the moment, by far, is over possible extensions to British Airways American .....

8 Feb 20218 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 93 comments

As we covered a few weeks ago, Virgin Atlantic has decided to take the fight to British Airways for your 2021 bookings by offering a status match to Executive Club members. You can find full details, .....

As we covered a few weeks ago, Virgin Atlantic has decided to take the fight to British Airways for your 2021 .....

8 Feb 20218 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

I want to take a look today at whether you should take a British Airways ‘Future Travel Voucher’ or a cash refund if you decide to cancel an upcoming flight. Future Travel Vouchers are now .....

I want to take a look today at whether you should take a British Airways ‘Future Travel Voucher’ .....

7 Feb 20217 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 158 comments

Last week I wrote an article explaining why Avios fraud may be about to increase, and why you should ensure your account is secure. Stealing frequent flyer miles is not usually a priority. The .....

Last week I wrote an article explaining why Avios fraud may be about to increase, and why you should ensure .....

6 Feb 20216 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 165 comments

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These generally involve buying a one-year subscription with up to 13,200 Avios points thrown in as a bonus. .....

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These generally .....

5 Feb 20215 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Last Summer, we looked at how Covid might affect the rollout of BA’s Club Suite business class seat across the fleet. We thought we would take a look back at our predictions and take stock of .....

Last Summer, we looked at how Covid might affect the rollout of BA’s Club Suite business class seat .....

4 Feb 20214 February 2021 by Rhys Jones • 56 comments

Menswear retailer Hackett offers 10 Avios for every £1 you spend. It is currently running a very aggressive sale to clear unsold stock.  All sale items are reduced by 50%, including blazers, .....

Menswear retailer Hackett offers 10 Avios for every £1 you spend. It is currently running a very aggressive .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

Today, Tuesday, is the last day for the British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Winter sales. If you are feeling confident about travel opening up for the Summer, now may be a good time to jump in. .....

Today, Tuesday, is the last day for the British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Winter sales. If you are feeling .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

We have written before about how British Airways Executive Club account details are openly sold on the ‘dark web’. However, whilst there is a market for your stolen log-in details, Avios .....

We have written before about how British Airways Executive Club account details are openly sold on the .....

1 Feb 20211 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 93 comments

British Airways has just announced that it is joining its transatlantic partner American Airlines in test-flying the mobile “health passport” VeriFLY on flights to the US. You can download .....

British Airways has just announced that it is joining its transatlantic partner American Airlines in .....

30 Jan 202130 January 2021 by Rhys Jones • 21 comments

British Airways has amended its rules on eVouchers and Future Travel Vouchers. If you received an eVoucher or Future Travel Voucher for a cancelled flight, or if you voluntarily chose to cancel, your .....

British Airways has amended its rules on eVouchers and Future Travel Vouchers. If you received an eVoucher or .....

28 Jan 202128 January 2021 by Rob Burgess • 64 comments

Is it still worth using ‘Part Pay With Avios’ when booking British Airways flights, now that Nectar is an option? ‘Part Pay With Avios’ has, apparently, been very successful .....

Is it still worth using ‘Part Pay With Avios’ when booking British Airways flights, now that .....

27 Jan 202127 January 2021 by Rob Burgess • 43 comments