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easyJet Is Getting Starlink Wi-Fi From 2027 - Nine Months After Saying No

Oct 26, 2026

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4 min read

easyJet Is Getting Starlink Wi-Fi From 2027 - Nine Months After Saying No

easyJet goes from no onboard internet at all to Starlink across its fleet. Here's what we know, what we don't, and how it stacks up against KLM and Wizz Air.

Jack Culpan

UK Miles and Points

Royal Jordanian Will Sell UK Flyers oneworld Sapphire - If Your Status Qualifies

Oct 26, 2026

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4 min read

Royal Jordanian Will Sell UK Flyers oneworld Sapphire - If Your Status Qualifies

The Royal Club status match accepts Virgin Atlantic, Flying Blue, Miles & More and more. Here's who qualifies, what it costs and the rule that rules most of us out.

Jack Culpan

UK Hotels

Oct 26, 2026

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3 min read

Amex Stays Autumn 2026: Get £75 Cashback on £300 UK Hotel Spend

American Express has relaunched its Amex Stays cashback offer, giving cardholders £75 back on a single £300 hotel transaction at dozens of UK properties.

UK Miles and Points

Malaysia Airlines Will Sell You oneworld Status From $89 - and UK Lufthansa Flyers Can Now Apply

Oct 25, 2026

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5 min read

Malaysia Airlines Will Sell You oneworld Status From $89 - and UK Lufthansa Flyers Can Now Apply

The Enrich status match now takes Miles & More, Korean Air, Asiana and Vietnam Airlines elites living in the UK. Here's who wins, who's locked out, and whether it's worth paying.

Jack Culpan

Amex Business Gold

New Amex Business Offers: 100,000 Points on Platinum, 40,000 on Gold

Oct 23, 2026

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6 min read

New Amex Business Offers: 100,000 Points on Platinum, 40,000 on Gold

Selfridges gift cards are thrown in too - but the headline is lower than last autumn and the rules are tighter. Here's who should bite.

Jack Culpan

BA Holidays

Oct 23, 2026

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5 min read

BA Holidays to Pay 6 Avios per £1 from 24 November 2026

British Airways Holidays is launching a new 6 Avios per £1 earn rate for BA Club members - here's what it means for your next package booking.

British Airways

BA Cuts Long-Haul Tier Point Bonuses by Up to 60% - and Raises Silver and Gold From April 2027

Oct 22, 2026

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5 min read

BA Cuts Long-Haul Tier Point Bonuses by Up to 60% - and Raises Silver and Gold From April 2027

Club World and First take the biggest hit, short-haul is untouched, and you have until 24 November to lock in today's rates

Jack Culpan

Award Flights

Oct 21, 2026

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5 min read

BA Launches Avios-Only Flights to Majorca and Crete for August 2027

Every seat on two peak-summer Heathrow flights is reserved for Avios, from 28,000 Avios + £5 return. Here's whether the pricing actually stacks up.

Jack Culpan

Amex Gold

Oct 21, 2026

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6 min read

Amex Gold UK: Best Strategy If You Earn Under £35,000

A step-by-step guide to maximising American Express rewards when income limits restrict your card choices.

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