Jack Culpan

Obsessed with travelling via points

Starlink WiFi

Iberia's First Starlink Aircraft Has Taken Off - Free 500 Mbps Wi-Fi Is Now Flying

Jun 26, 2026

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2 min read

Iberia's First Starlink Aircraft Has Taken Off - Free 500 Mbps Wi-Fi Is Now Flying

Seven months after the IAG-wide announcement, the first Iberia jet with free high-speed Starlink has departed Madrid for São Paulo - here's what it means for Avios collectors

Jack Culpan

Codeshare

Jun 25, 2026

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3 min read

British Airways Adds Porter Airlines Codeshare: 17 New Canadian Destinations to Earn Avios

BA Club members can now earn Avios and tier points on Porter flights across Canada, all bookable on a single ticket via Toronto or Montreal

Jack Culpan

Heathrow

London City Airport Is Getting Its First Luxury Lounge - But Does the 15-Minute Airport Even Need One?

Jun 23, 2026

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4 min read

London City Airport Is Getting Its First Luxury Lounge - But Does the 15-Minute Airport Even Need One?

Aspire and LCY are building a bespoke, airline-unaffiliated luxury pre-flight space for early 2027. Here's what's coming - and whether it actually fits an airport built on speed.

Jack Culpan

Award Flights

Aer Lingus Launches Its First Transatlantic Avios-Only Flight to New York

Jun 19, 2026

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4 min read

Aer Lingus Launches Its First Transatlantic Avios-Only Flight to New York

Dublin to JFK from 23,400 Avios return - a 10% discount to mark 10 years of AerClub. Here's whether it's worth chasing.

Jack Culpan

Points Earning

bp pulse Now Earns You Avios: Up to 4 Avios per £1 on EV Charging

Jun 19, 2026

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4 min read

bp pulse Now Earns You Avios: Up to 4 Avios per £1 on EV Charging

A UK first - the first EV charging network to offer Avios. Here's how it works, what it's worth, and whether it's worth changing your charging habits for.

Jack Culpan

Airport Lounges

Aspire to Open a Bigger Third Lounge at Manchester Airport - Relief for T2's Lounge Squeeze?

Jun 18, 2026

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4 min read

Aspire to Open a Bigger Third Lounge at Manchester Airport - Relief for T2's Lounge Squeeze?

A new 300-seat Aspire lounge lands in Terminal 2 this August. Here's whether it actually solves Manchester's well-documented lounge problem.

Jack Culpan

Airline News

Virgin Atlantic Adds Live Sport in the Sky With Sport 24

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

Virgin Atlantic Adds Live Sport in the Sky With Sport 24

Starlink-equipped flights now stream the FIFA World Cup 26, Wimbledon and more - free for Flying Club members

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

The New British Airways App Is Here - And You Can No Longer Search Avios Flights In It

Jun 16, 2026

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4 min read

The New British Airways App Is Here - And You Can No Longer Search Avios Flights In It

BA's long-delayed app has finally landed. It looks lovely - but the in-app reward flight search has been quietly clipped.

Jack Culpan

Award Flights

Jun 16, 2026

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4 min read

Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: 30% Off Award Flights for July 2026

Bangkok business class for 17,500 miles, Tokyo economy for 17,850 and a rare Frankfurt redemption - all bookable now until 30 June

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

British Airways Now Lets You Book China Southern Flights With Avios

Jun 11, 2026

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4 min read

British Airways Now Lets You Book China Southern Flights With Avios

A quietly significant partner addition - and the sweet spot is cheaper than you might think

Jack Culpan

British Airways

BA and Amex's 25th Anniversary Flight: New York from 25,000 Avios Return, No Cash

Jun 11, 2026

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5 min read

BA and Amex's 25th Anniversary Flight: New York from 25,000 Avios Return, No Cash

A one-off Avios-only flight to JFK with £0 in taxes, a private event at One Vanderbilt, and helicopter transfers in First - but you need to register by 24 June

Jack Culpan

British Airways

Jun 9, 2026

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5 min read

British Airways Pauses Its Starlink Rollout After Just 5 Planes - Virgin Atlantic Has Already Finished

BA got there first with a single aircraft, but Virgin has equipped its entire A350 fleet five months early. Here's who is actually winning the in-flight Wi-Fi race.

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

Virgin Red Launches 40,000-Point Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Redemption

Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

Virgin Red Launches 40,000-Point Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Redemption

A new way to spend your Virgin Points - but is a $300 onboard drinks credit really where you want them going?

Jack Culpan

Airline News

Wizz Air Bets on Starlink: The First Budget Airline in Europe to Take the Leap

Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

Wizz Air Bets on Starlink: The First Budget Airline in Europe to Take the Leap

The ultra-low-cost carrier will roll out SpaceX's satellite WiFi from 2027 - but the all-important question of whether it's free is still up in the air

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

Philippine Airlines Is Joining oneworld - Here's What It Means for Your Avios

Jun 6, 2026

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4 min read

Philippine Airlines Is Joining oneworld - Here's What It Means for Your Avios

PAL has been invited into the alliance, opening up a new way to spend Avios across the Pacific. But there's some important small print before you get excited.

Jack Culpan

Travel Tools

Revolut Mobile Has Launched: Unlimited 5G and 20GB EU/US Roaming for £12.50

Jun 6, 2026

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3 min read

Revolut Mobile Has Launched: Unlimited 5G and 20GB EU/US Roaming for £12.50

Revolut is now a mobile network - and you can pay the bill with the same points that transfer 1:1 to Avios

Jack Culpan

Referral Bonus

Earn Up To 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points a Year Just by Referring Friends

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

Earn Up To 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points a Year Just by Referring Friends

The free member referral programme lets you refer up to five friends each year - here is how the maths actually works and why it is worth bothering with

Jack Culpan

Points Strategy

How to Earn Multiple Amex Welcome Bonuses in the UK: The 24-Month Rule Explained

Jun 5, 2026

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6 min read

How to Earn Multiple Amex Welcome Bonuses in the UK: The 24-Month Rule Explained

How the 24-month rule works, which cards are exempt, and the order to apply in

Jack Culpan

Business Credit Cards

Avios Transfer Bonus: Qatar's 30% Deal and How Capital on Tap Points Qualify

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

Avios Transfer Bonus: Qatar's 30% Deal and How Capital on Tap Points Qualify

Qatar Privilege Club is handing out 30% bonus Avios until 30 June, and your Capital on Tap points are eligible. Here's the honest maths.

Jack Culpan

Award Flights

British Airways Adds Avios-Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for October Half-Term

Jun 3, 2026

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4 min read

British Airways Adds Avios-Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for October Half-Term

Every seat in every cabin bookable with Avios from £5 plus 33,500 points return - but is it actually good value, or just guaranteed availability?

Jack Culpan

Travel Smarter

Are your flights actually getting you closer to status?

Jun 1, 2026

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1 min read

Are your flights actually getting you closer to status?

This tool will show you a smarter loyalty strategy.

Jack Culpan

Credit Cards

Ends Tomorrow: 100,000 Amex Platinum Points + £250 Travel Credit

May 25, 2026

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4 min read

Ends Tomorrow: 100,000 Amex Platinum Points + £250 Travel Credit

The biggest UK personal welcome bonus available right now closes on Tuesday 26 May. Here's what's on the table and whether the £650 fee makes sense.

Jack Culpan

Avios devaluation

BA Avios Cash Fees Rising Again From 27 May: Second Devaluation in 5 Months

May 22, 2026

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3 min read

BA Avios Cash Fees Rising Again From 27 May: Second Devaluation in 5 Months

The Avios stay the same. The cash element goes up by as much as 33%. You've got five days to lock in current pricing.

Jack Culpan

Travel Tools

Honest Mobile Surprise Sale: 15% Off The Smart SIM I Use On Every Trip

May 22, 2026

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3 min read

Honest Mobile Surprise Sale: 15% Off The Smart SIM I Use On Every Trip

An updated review after months of use - and why it's still my go-to for short 1-2 day layovers

Jack Culpan

IAG Loyalty

BA Amex Companion Voucher Now Works on BA Holidays Bookings

May 20, 2026

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4 min read

BA Amex Companion Voucher Now Works on BA Holidays Bookings

From today, BA American Express cardholders can redeem their Companion Voucher on BA Holidays packages paid with Avios - and get 25% of those Avios back. Up to 200,000 Avios per booking for Premium Plus holders.

Jack Culpan

Jack Culpan

Iberia's First Starlink Aircraft Has Taken Off - Free 500 Mbps Wi-Fi Is Now Flying

British Airways Adds Porter Airlines Codeshare: 17 New Canadian Destinations to Earn Avios

London City Airport Is Getting Its First Luxury Lounge - But Does the 15-Minute Airport Even Need One?

Aer Lingus Launches Its First Transatlantic Avios-Only Flight to New York

bp pulse Now Earns You Avios: Up to 4 Avios per £1 on EV Charging

Aspire to Open a Bigger Third Lounge at Manchester Airport - Relief for T2's Lounge Squeeze?

Virgin Atlantic Adds Live Sport in the Sky With Sport 24

The New British Airways App Is Here - And You Can No Longer Search Avios Flights In It

Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: 30% Off Award Flights for July 2026

British Airways Now Lets You Book China Southern Flights With Avios

BA and Amex's 25th Anniversary Flight: New York from 25,000 Avios Return, No Cash

British Airways Pauses Its Starlink Rollout After Just 5 Planes - Virgin Atlantic Has Already Finished

Virgin Red Launches 40,000-Point Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Redemption

Wizz Air Bets on Starlink: The First Budget Airline in Europe to Take the Leap

Philippine Airlines Is Joining oneworld - Here's What It Means for Your Avios

Revolut Mobile Has Launched: Unlimited 5G and 20GB EU/US Roaming for £12.50

Earn Up To 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points a Year Just by Referring Friends

How to Earn Multiple Amex Welcome Bonuses in the UK: The 24-Month Rule Explained

Avios Transfer Bonus: Qatar's 30% Deal and How Capital on Tap Points Qualify

British Airways Adds Avios-Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for October Half-Term

Are your flights actually getting you closer to status?

Ends Tomorrow: 100,000 Amex Platinum Points + £250 Travel Credit

BA Avios Cash Fees Rising Again From 27 May: Second Devaluation in 5 Months

Honest Mobile Surprise Sale: 15% Off The Smart SIM I Use On Every Trip

BA Amex Companion Voucher Now Works on BA Holidays Bookings

Smart With Points: Travel Smarter with Miles & Points