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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

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

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

Award Bookings

Singapore Airlines Returns to Madrid as Manchester and Gatwick Go Daily

May 8, 2026

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4 min read

Singapore Airlines Returns to Madrid as Manchester and Gatwick Go Daily

Big SIA Europe shake-up: 14th European destination from October 2026, plus daily flights from Manchester and London Gatwick, a new Munich frequency, and Milan going daily

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

BA Quietly Blocks Last-Minute Avios Redemptions to India

Apr 27, 2026

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6 min read

BA Quietly Blocks Last-Minute Avios Redemptions to India

A 45-day rolling block has appeared across all five Indian gateways with no word from BA. Here's what we know, why it might be happening, and where your Avios still work.

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

British Airways Announces Biggest Winter Expansion in Years: Melbourne, Colombo and More

Mar 17, 2026

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9 min read

British Airways Announces Biggest Winter Expansion in Years: Melbourne, Colombo and More

Two new long-haul destinations, nine per cent network growth, and some genuinely exciting Avios opportunities — here's everything you need to know.

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

Iberia's Record Latin America Summer Schedule: What It Means for UK Avios Collectors

Feb 16, 2026

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8 min read

Iberia's Record Latin America Summer Schedule: What It Means for UK Avios Collectors

Over 3.3 million seats on offer with major capacity increases to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more

Jack Culpan

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Award Bookings

British Airways Now Lets You Book China Southern Flights With Avios

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

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

Singapore Airlines Returns to Madrid as Manchester and Gatwick Go Daily

BA Quietly Blocks Last-Minute Avios Redemptions to India

British Airways Announces Biggest Winter Expansion in Years: Melbourne, Colombo and More

Iberia's Record Latin America Summer Schedule: What It Means for UK Avios Collectors

What is Smart With Points?

Expert Avios Guides

Powerful Calculators

In-Depth Tutorials

Never Miss a Miles & Points Update

Smart With Points: Travel Smarter with Miles & Points