The BA Holidays ‘double tier points’ offer has, for many HfP readers, been a game changer in how they earn British Airways status since it launched during the pandemic. Even someone with .....

The BA Holidays ‘double tier points’ offer has, for many HfP readers, been a game changer in how .....

15 Dec 202315 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 156 comments

If you have British Airways Executive Club Gold status, the ‘Gold Priority Reward’ was one of the most valuable but least known perks. Most of the value in it disappeared when the .....

If you have British Airways Executive Club Gold status, the ‘Gold Priority Reward’ was one of the .....

25 Oct 202325 October 2023 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few months at that point. However, most people seem to have forgotten because our forum (and .....

We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few .....

19 Jul 202319 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

BA Euroflyer, the new subsidiary operating British Airways short haul flights from London Gatwick, has announced an upgrade to its food options. The ‘Speedbird Cafe’ buy on board option .....

BA Euroflyer, the new subsidiary operating British Airways short haul flights from London Gatwick, has .....

26 Apr 202326 April 2023 by Rob Burgess

This is our review of the free British Airways American Express (BA Amex) credit card. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not .....

This is our review of the free British Airways American Express (BA Amex) credit card. It is part of our .....

5 Apr 20235 April 2023 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

London Gatwick has become the first airport in the UK to open a dedicated charging station for electric cars. The new state-of-the-art GRIDSERVE facility has 30 high-power and low-power vehicle .....

London Gatwick has become the first airport in the UK to open a dedicated charging station for electric cars. .....

11 Jan 202411 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 91 comments

Back in August, in an unexpected move, Finnair announced it will be adopting Avios as its loyalty currency from early 2024. It joins British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus .....

Back in August, in an unexpected move, Finnair announced it will be adopting Avios as its loyalty .....

20 Dec 202320 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

Both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have sharply increased surcharges on redemption tickets. This definitely covers routes to North America – I’m not totally sure about the impact .....

Both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have sharply increased surcharges on redemption tickets. This .....

26 Mar 202426 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 231 comments

If you had been worrying about how you are going to retain or earn British Airways Executive Club status next year, BA Holidays can help. BA Holidays has extended its double tier points offer by six .....

If you had been worrying about how you are going to retain or earn British Airways Executive Club status next .....

6 Mar 20246 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 72 comments

Three years ago, British Airways brought in a new pricing chart for Avios bookings on partner airlines. As we have barely mentioned it since, I thought we’d take another look. This article is .....

Three years ago, British Airways brought in a new pricing chart for Avios bookings on partner airlines. As we .....

8 Jul 20238 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

You can now pay or part-pay for British Airways Holidays packages, hotels and car hire with Avios. You can pay the entire cost of your holiday (well, everything except £1!) if you have enough points.

You can now pay or part-pay for British Airways Holidays packages, hotels and car hire with Avios. You can pay .....

6 Mar 20236 March 2023 by Rob Burgess • 46 comments

Late last year, Qatar Airways opened three new lounges at its home at Doha’s Hamad International Airport. Two of the three lounges are open to elite members of the oneworld airline alliance, .....

Late last year, Qatar Airways opened three new lounges at its home at Doha’s Hamad International .....

4 Apr 20234 April 2023 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Late last year, Qatar Airways opened three new lounges at its home base, Doha’s Hamad International Airport. Two of the three lounges are open to elite members of the oneworld airline alliance, .....

Late last year, Qatar Airways opened three new lounges at its home base, Doha’s Hamad International .....

28 Mar 202328 March 2023 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

The Malaysia Airlines New Year sale is still on, offering promotional fares in both Economy and Business Class to 37 destinations in South East Asia and Australasia. You need to book by 22nd January .....

The Malaysia Airlines New Year sale is still on, offering promotional fares in both Economy and Business Class .....

17 Jan 202417 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments