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Safar Flyer

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Royal Air Maroc Status Match: Is Paying for Oneworld Status Worth It?

Nov 29, 2025

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8 min read

Royal Air Maroc Status Match: Is Paying for Oneworld Status Worth It?

A new paid status match offers up to Oneworld Emerald, but the steep price tag and limited requalification options mean this isn't for everyone

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Travel Deals

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Qatar Airways Black Friday 2025: Up to 20% Off Flights From the UK + Bonus Avios

Nov 28, 2025

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7 min read

Qatar Airways Black Friday 2025: Up to 20% Off Flights From the UK + Bonus Avios

The world's best airline has launched its Black Friday sale with discounts on long-haul flights to Asia, Australia, and beyond – but is it actually worth booking?

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

oneworld

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Iberia's Black Friday Avios Sale: Up to 60% Off Award Flights

Nov 28, 2025

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8 min read

Iberia's Black Friday Avios Sale: Up to 60% Off Award Flights

Fly from London to Madrid for just 4,550 Avios, or grab transatlantic business class from 28,350 Avios one-way

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Travel Deals

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British Airways Black Friday 2025: Every Avios and Cash Deal Worth Knowing

Nov 27, 2025

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8 min read

British Airways Black Friday 2025: Every Avios and Cash Deal Worth Knowing

From 50% bonus Avios on shopping to up to £300 off holidays – here's what's actually worth your time this Black Friday

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

British Airways

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UK Air Passenger Duty Rising Again: November Budget Confirms Three Years of Increases

Nov 27, 2025

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13 min read

UK Air Passenger Duty Rising Again: November Budget Confirms Three Years of Increases

Economy passengers face modest increases, but premium cabin flyers and private jet users are getting hit hardest with APD locked into RPI rises through 2027

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

BA Gold

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British Airways First Wing Reopens After Refurbishment – Is the Fresh Look Worth the Wait?

Nov 26, 2025

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7 min read

British Airways First Wing Reopens After Refurbishment – Is the Fresh Look Worth the Wait?

A new bar, burgundy walls, and a direct path to the Galleries First lounge – here's what's changed at Heathrow T5

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

New Flight Routes

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British Airways Adds Montenegro and Guernsey Routes for Summer 2026

Nov 22, 2025

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9 min read

British Airways Adds Montenegro and Guernsey Routes for Summer 2026

BA expands Heathrow network with seasonal Tivat flights and year-round Channel Islands service – bookable now

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

BA Gold

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British Airways Makes Tier Point Bonuses Permanent: The Biggest News Since The Club Launch

Nov 21, 2025

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13 min read

British Airways Makes Tier Point Bonuses Permanent: The Biggest News Since The Club Launch

BA makes tier point bonuses a permanent feature from 25 November 2025 – no registration required

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Hotels

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Marriott Bonvoy Launches Two New UK Debit Cards with Currensea

Nov 20, 2025

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16 min read

Marriott Bonvoy Launches Two New UK Debit Cards with Currensea

Currensea-powered cards offer instant elite status, up to 30,000 bonus points, and low FX fees—but there's a catch

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

British Airways

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Finnair's Clever Way to Sell Oneworld Elite Status: Buy Avios, Get Tier Points Free

Nov 20, 2025

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13 min read

Finnair's Clever Way to Sell Oneworld Elite Status: Buy Avios, Get Tier Points Free

A 50% Avios bonus with a 10% tier points kicker - plus the ability to convert Avios to status. Is this the easiest route to oneworld Sapphire or Emerald?

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Credit Cards

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Curve Joins Lloyds Banking Group: What This Means for Your Cashback and Rewards

Nov 19, 2025

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11 min read

Curve Joins Lloyds Banking Group: What This Means for Your Cashback and Rewards

The £120 million acquisition could reshape digital payments in the UK – but will your favourite Curve features survive?

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

A380

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Emirates Announces Starlink Rollout: Free Ultra-Fast WiFi Across Entire Fleet by Mid-2027

Nov 17, 2025

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9 min read

Emirates Announces Starlink Rollout: Free Ultra-Fast WiFi Across Entire Fleet by Mid-2027

The world's largest international airline partners with SpaceX to deliver ground-quality internet at 38,000 feet — and it's completely free

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Loyalty Programme

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Virgin Atlantic's High Five: A Refreshing Take on Loyalty That Actually Values Your Time

Nov 14, 2025

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10 min read

Virgin Atlantic's High Five: A Refreshing Take on Loyalty That Actually Values Your Time

12,000 Virgin Points for flying five different years - and many members qualify immediately

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Credit Cards

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Avios Portal Black Friday: 50% Bonus Returns + Why the Avios App Is Essential for Points Collectors

Nov 13, 2025

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9 min read

Avios Portal Black Friday: 50% Bonus Returns + Why the Avios App Is Essential for Points Collectors

The Avios Shop's Black Friday promotion is back with a generous 50% bonus on purchases at over 1,000 brands until 28 December. Here's how to maximise your earnings and why you should be using the Avios App.

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Credit Cards

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American Express Launches Massive UK Welcome Bonuses: 85,000 Points + £250 on Platinum, 45,000 Points on Gold

Nov 12, 2025

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11 min read

American Express Launches Massive UK Welcome Bonuses: 85,000 Points + £250 on Platinum, 45,000 Points on Gold

Limited-time offers running until 13th January 2026 could net you up to 130,000 points worth of travel rewards – here's everything you need to know

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

IAG Loyalty

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IAG Loyalty and American Express Renew Partnership: What This Means for British Airways Cardholders

Nov 12, 2025

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8 min read

IAG Loyalty and American Express Renew Partnership: What This Means for British Airways Cardholders

The 25-year relationship continues with a multi-year extension, securing the future of BA Amex cards and Avios transfers

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

TAP Air Portugal

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TAP Portugal's Status Match: A Realistic Look at Star Alliance Gold

Nov 11, 2025

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10 min read

TAP Portugal's Status Match: A Realistic Look at Star Alliance Gold

British Airways status holders can unlock Star Alliance benefits – but is €199 worth it?

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

easyJet

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easyJet's 30th Birthday Sale: 30% Off Flights for 30 Hours Only

Nov 11, 2025

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7 min read

easyJet's 30th Birthday Sale: 30% Off Flights for 30 Hours Only

One of the biggest flight sales of the year is happening right now – here's how to grab flights from just £14.99

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Sonder

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Marriott Abruptly Terminates Sonder Partnership: What Happened and What It Means for Points Collectors

Nov 10, 2025

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10 min read

Marriott Abruptly Terminates Sonder Partnership: What Happened and What It Means for Points Collectors

The hotel giant pulls the plug on its apartment-style brand just months after full integration — here's what you need to know

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

In-Flight WiFi

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Iberia Joins the Starlink Revolution: Free High-Speed WiFi Coming to All Flights

Nov 9, 2025

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6 min read

Iberia Joins the Starlink Revolution: Free High-Speed WiFi Coming to All Flights

IAG's Spanish carrier becomes the latest airline to announce free Starlink connectivity across its entire fleet from 2026

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Hotels

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Hilton Honors Set for Major Shakeup: New Diamond Reserve Tier and Easier Status Requirements Coming in 2026

Nov 8, 2025

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8 min read

Hilton Honors Set for Major Shakeup: New Diamond Reserve Tier and Easier Status Requirements Coming in 2026

Leaked source code reveals Hilton's plans for a new top-tier status requiring $18,000 annual spend, whilst existing status tiers may become 30% easier to earn

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

IAG

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British Airways Announces Starlink Wi-Fi: Game-Changing Free Internet Coming in 2026

Nov 6, 2025

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8 min read

British Airways Announces Starlink Wi-Fi: Game-Changing Free Internet Coming in 2026

Lightning-fast, reliable internet at 35,000 feet - finally, BA joins the satellite revolution

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Award Flights

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Qatar Airways Introduces Seat Selection Fees for Business Class Award Bookings

Nov 6, 2025

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6 min read

Qatar Airways Introduces Seat Selection Fees for Business Class Award Bookings

Another blow to award travellers as Qatar begins charging around £85 per flight segment to select seats in advance

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan

Tesco

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Tesco Ireland & Aer Lingus Launch Incredible Avios Partnership – Just €2.50 Gets You 600 Avios

Nov 5, 2025

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5 min read

Tesco Ireland & Aer Lingus Launch Incredible Avios Partnership – Just €2.50 Gets You 600 Avios

Turn your weekly shop into holiday flights with this new Clubcard partnership offering one of the best Avios earning rates we've ever seen

Jack Culpan
Jack Culpan
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