As we mentioned a few weeks ago, British Airways is leasing A330 aircraft from Qatar Airways in order to cover for its Boeing 787-9 fleet which requires substantial engine repairs. We now know which .....

As we mentioned a few weeks ago, British Airways is leasing A330 aircraft from Qatar Airways in order to cover .....

5 Jun 20185 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 92 comments

I’ll get to the Avios part of this deal in a minute, but first some background information …… You might not know the name Dufry, but it is the dominant global duty free retailer. .....

I’ll get to the Avios part of this deal in a minute, but first some background information .....

5 Jun 20185 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

It is time for our regular round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel credit card sign-up deals. The market is slowly coming to terms with the interchange fee .....

It is time for our regular round up of what is coming and what is going in the world of UK airline and hotel .....

4 Jun 20184 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 102 comments

The oneworld airline alliance, of which British Airways is a core and founder member, has announced the launch of oneworld connect.  This means new airlines on which you can earn and redeem Avios. .....

The oneworld airline alliance, of which British Airways is a core and founder member, has announced the launch .....

4 Jun 20184 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Airbnb is growing in popularity and becoming more and more a preferred choice when travelling. There are even ways of earning miles when staying at an Airbnb or hosting guests. With a growing number .....

Airbnb is growing in popularity and becoming more and more a preferred choice when travelling. There are even .....

4 Jun 20184 June 2018 by Anika Burnett

Yes, a cheery subject for a Monday morning.  However, this is something that rarely comes up but does impact quite a few people, especially those who were hoarding Avios during their career to .....

Yes, a cheery subject for a Monday morning.  However, this is something that rarely comes up but does .....

4 Jun 20184 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

In theory, booking American Airlines flights with British Airways Avios is very straightforward. British Airways will show American Airlines flights on their booking system and you book them like any .....

In theory, booking American Airlines flights with British Airways Avios is very straightforward. British .....

3 Jun 20183 June 2018 by Anika Burnett • 35 comments

This is your final reminder that, all week, we have teamed up with insurance broker and Avios partner Alan Boswell Group to run an exclusive prize draw. One lucky winner will win 35,000 Avios. It will .....

This is your final reminder that, all week, we have teamed up with insurance broker and Avios partner Alan .....

3 Jun 20183 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Virgin Atlantic has announced a new route out of Manchester. From 26th May 2019 there will be three flights per week from Manchester to Los Angeles.  This will put Virgin in direct competition with .....

Virgin Atlantic has announced a new route out of Manchester. From 26th May 2019 there will be three flights .....

3 Jun 20183 June 2018 by Anika Burnett

British Airways has announced that the airline has signed up to TSA pre-check to speed up your experience when travelling from the US. Passengers travelling on British Airways flights and codeshare .....

British Airways has announced that the airline has signed up to TSA pre-check to speed up your experience when .....

3 Jun 20183 June 2018 by Anika Burnett • 51 comments

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them or add to them. This is most likely to happen with secondary programmes where you once .....

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them .....

2 Jun 20182 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

This is my review of the Virgin Money Travel Mastercard credit card. All miles and points credit cards charge a 3% foreign exchange fee.  Even if your card offers bonus points for spending .....

This is my review of the Virgin Money Travel Mastercard credit card. All miles and points credit cards charge .....

2 Jun 20182 June 2018 by Anika Burnett

Emirates Skywards is offering tickets for the Queen’s Club tennis tournament in London.  This is the traditional mens event which runs immediately before Wimbledon. It runs from Monday 18th .....

Emirates Skywards is offering tickets for the Queen’s Club tennis tournament in London.  This is the .....

2 Jun 20182 June 2018 by Anika Burnett

American Express has added further Lufthansa lounges in Germany to its American Express Global Lounge Collection. From now on Platinum and Centurion Card holders can enjoy complimentary access to .....

American Express has added further Lufthansa lounges in Germany to its American Express Global Lounge .....

2 Jun 20182 June 2018 by Anika Burnett • 40 comments