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News, updates and tips on British Airways flights, Avios earning and redemption, Executive Club status, route changes, deals and promotions.

IAG Loyalty

Foxtons Becomes First UK Estate Agent to Offer Avios: Earn Up to 30,000 Points

Dec 17, 2025

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6 min read

Foxtons Becomes First UK Estate Agent to Offer Avios: Earn Up to 30,000 Points

London landlords and sellers can now turn property transactions into travel rewards through a new exclusive partnership

Jack Culpan

Points Earning

You Can Now Earn 3 Avios Per £1 at PizzaExpress – Here's How to Set It Up

Dec 9, 2025

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8 min read

You Can Now Earn 3 Avios Per £1 at PizzaExpress – Here's How to Set It Up

PizzaExpress becomes the first UK restaurant where you can both earn and spend Avios – but is the redemption side worth your points?

Jack Culpan

San Sebastián

British Airways Adds Three New European Routes for Summer 2026: Saint-Tropez, Sardinia & San Sebastián

Dec 6, 2025

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7 min read

British Airways Adds Three New European Routes for Summer 2026: Saint-Tropez, Sardinia & San Sebastián

BA Cityflyer expands its network with glamorous new destinations from London City, Stansted and Glasgow

Jack Culpan

Points Strategy

British Airways Avios Devaluation - 10% Avios Price Increase from December 2025

Dec 3, 2025

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6 min read

British Airways Avios Devaluation - 10% Avios Price Increase from December 2025

Yet another devaluation hits UK points collectors – here's what you need to know and how to act before prices rise

Jack Culpan

Premium Economy

British Airways Now Lets You Bid for Upgrades: Everything You Need to Know

Nov 30, 2025

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8 min read

British Airways Now Lets You Bid for Upgrades: Everything You Need to Know

BA's Plusgrade partnership brings auction-style upgrades to more routes – here's how to play the game wisely

Jack Culpan

Travel Deals

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

British Airways

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

BA Gold

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

New Flight Routes

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

BA Gold

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

British Airways

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

Credit Cards

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

IAG Loyalty

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

TAP Air Portugal

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

IAG

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

Award Flights

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

Aerolopa

SeatGuru Closes After 24 Years (Here's What to Use Instead)

Nov 1, 2025

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6 min read

SeatGuru Closes After 24 Years (Here's What to Use Instead)

After years of neglect, the iconic seat map site has finally shut down – but better alternatives are already here

Jack Culpan

British Airways

Oct 31, 2025

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11 min read

British Airways Club Suite Review: London to Toronto in Business Class (2025)

BA's modern business class delivers impressive privacy and comfort on the transatlantic route – here's everything you need to know

Jack Culpan

Shopping

Avios Shop Expands: 300+ New Products Now Available to Redeem Your Points On

Oct 29, 2025

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3 min read

Avios Shop Expands: 300+ New Products Now Available to Redeem Your Points On

From Apple to Antler: BA's retail revolution just got significantly bigger

Jack Culpan

Business Travel

Iberia On Business goes cash-based: Is BA next?

Oct 20, 2025

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2 min read

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British Airways

Foxtons Becomes First UK Estate Agent to Offer Avios: Earn Up to 30,000 Points

You Can Now Earn 3 Avios Per £1 at PizzaExpress – Here's How to Set It Up

British Airways Adds Three New European Routes for Summer 2026: Saint-Tropez, Sardinia & San Sebastián

British Airways Avios Devaluation - 10% Avios Price Increase from December 2025

British Airways Now Lets You Bid for Upgrades: Everything You Need to Know

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

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

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

British Airways Adds Montenegro and Guernsey Routes for Summer 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qatar Airways Introduces Seat Selection Fees for Business Class Award Bookings

SeatGuru Closes After 24 Years (Here's What to Use Instead)

British Airways Club Suite Review: London to Toronto in Business Class (2025)

Avios Shop Expands: 300+ New Products Now Available to Redeem Your Points On

Iberia On Business goes cash-based: Is BA next?

Virgin Points 70% Bonus Ends Sunday - Is Now The Time To Buy?

British Airways Galleries First Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 5: The Good, The Busy, and The "Could Be Better"

First Look: British Airways' New Dubai Lounge Finally Takes Flight

British Airways' Middle East Expansion: A First Class Avios Opportunity

Hilton's New Points Promo Revealed: Get 1,500 Bonus Points Per Stay (Register Now)

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