British Airways and American Express have announced some exciting news today about the British Airways American Express 2-4-1 companion voucher. Effective immediately, these vouchers can be used on .....

British Airways and American Express have announced some exciting news today about the British Airways .....

7 Dec 20227 December 2022 by Rob Burgess • 230 comments

In early 2021, British Airways made the unexpected announcement that it would be improving the food and drink in Euro Traveller (short haul economy). This involved the re-introduction of free water .....

In early 2021, British Airways made the unexpected announcement that it would be improving the food and drink .....

7 May 20227 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

News in brief: BA CityFlyer to trial flights to Aberdeen Whilst BA CityFlyer has suspended flights from London City Airport to Menorca and Milan, it appears to be improving domestic connectivity. BA .....

News in brief: BA CityFlyer to trial flights to Aberdeen Whilst BA CityFlyer has suspended flights from London .....

11 Oct 202211 October 2022 by Rhys Jones

News in brief: BA CityFlyer suspends Menorca and Milan British Airways is tweaking its schedules from London City and has suspended flights to both Milan and Menorca. BA CityFlyer operated flights to .....

News in brief: BA CityFlyer suspends Menorca and Milan British Airways is tweaking its schedules from London .....

8 Oct 20228 October 2022 by Rhys Jones • 57 comments

When South African airline Comair fell into liquidation in June, it seemed to be the end of the British Airways franchise operation in South Africa. This may not be the case, however. The CEO of South .....

When South African airline Comair fell into liquidation in June, it seemed to be the end of the British .....

5 Sep 20225 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Well, this is a turn up for the books. The uber-premium 1903 Lounge in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 is no more. It has been rebranded as an ‘Escape’ lounge. My understanding is .....

Well, this is a turn up for the books. The uber-premium 1903 Lounge in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 .....

3 Sep 20223 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

Flying Blue, the Air France / KLM loyalty programme, has launched a status match specifically for UK residents. You can use your British Airways Executive Club status to get a direct match into the .....

Flying Blue, the Air France / KLM loyalty programme, has launched a status match specifically for UK .....

15 Jan 202515 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 286 comments

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up to this free .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

31 May 202531 May 2025 by Rob Burgess

If you thought that being, say, leader of the Conservative Party or Manchester United manager was bad for job security, it is nothing compared to being the British Airways ‘Head of Customer .....

If you thought that being, say, leader of the Conservative Party or Manchester United manager was bad for job .....

12 May 202212 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up to this free .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

9 Aug 20259 August 2025 by Rob Burgess

Thanks to the aeroroutes.com website, we have the updated list of British Airways short haul service cuts for August 2022. This follows on from our article about BA’s flight cancellations in .....

Thanks to the aeroroutes.com website, we have the updated list of British Airways short haul service cuts for .....

12 Jul 202212 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

Earlier this month, we told you how IAG Loyalty, the people who run Avios, were looking to start a new retail business to take over the Avios wine delivery service from Laithwaites. It is now .....

Earlier this month, we told you how IAG Loyalty, the people who run Avios, were looking to start a new retail .....

29 Sep 202229 September 2022 by Rhys Jones • 53 comments

Back in March 2022, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles were no more. You can link your British Airways Executive Club account with your Qatar .....

Back in March 2022, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles .....

16 Jul 202416 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Tomorrow sees the end of British Airways Executive Club, and with it the beginning of the end of British Airways elite status for many people. British Airways Club launches on Tuesday. If you want to .....

Tomorrow sees the end of British Airways Executive Club, and with it the beginning of the end of British .....

30 Mar 202530 March 2025 by Rob Burgess