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What are the British Airways boarding groups?

There are eight different ways that BA will categorise you as a passenger. Those categories are linked to when you'll be allowed to board the plane.
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The best in the sky? The Singapore A380 First Suite

Singapore ripped up the rules for this First Suite, and their gamble has paid off. This feels fundamentally different to any other First suite in the sky.
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Review: Surprisingly perfect Pan Pacific, Singapore
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Which lounge does British Airways use at Manchester Airport (Updated October 2025)

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How to earn thousands of Avios points from insurance

There's thousands of points up for grabs each time you renew your car, home or pet insurance. How do you earn Avios points from insurers?
Is the Nutmeg 5,000 Avios offer worth it?
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Is the Nutmeg 5,000 Avios offer worth it?

It's a simple offer from Nutmeg, but what are the terms and conditions behind it, and is it really worth your effort (and the risk)?
The heroes and villains of airport drop off charges
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The heroes and villains of airport drop off charges

One of the most disliked fees when you travel, but which airports have the worst charges? The best, and the worst, might surprise you.
British Airways adds extra capacity, and a new route
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British Airways adds extra capacity, and a new route

A new route, and expansion on many others. 2026 looks busy for BA, with a focus on the US and the Middle East, plus extra flights to Jamaica and Bangkok.
Where does British Airways fly first class?Avios Tips

Where does British Airways fly first class?

BA's First Suite is their best seat n the sky, but which planes have it, and what routes? A breakdown of every plane, and destination, with First Class.
Uber giving away three million AviosNews

Uber giving away three million Avios

Take a ride with Uber over the next thirty days and you're in with a chance of winning a 100,000 Avios. The more rides you take, the more chances you get.
How to claim on American Express travel insuranceAvios Tips

How to claim on American Express travel insurance

Here's how yous ubmit an insurance claim if you have an Amex card, and which cards include travel insurance (and to what level)
When will BA (and other airlines) move to Manchester T2?Manchester Airport

When will BA (and other airlines) move to Manchester T2?

A whole host of airlines still need to transfer from Terminals 1 and 3, and they need to make that move sharpish. The big question is: when?
The ultimate Emirates First Class A380 review
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The ultimate Emirates First Class A380 review

Is it really the best First Class product in the sky? I spent seven hours in a first class suite on an A380 to test out the food, the seat and the service.
Deliveroo: Earning Avios/Virgin points, and how to get free membership
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Deliveroo: Earning Avios/Virgin points, and how to get free membership

Your regular restaurant or shopping orders can earn you Avios or Virgin points. On top of that there's multiple ways to get free Deliveroo membership.
Manchester Airport: Is it really that bad?
Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport: Is it really that bad?

Rated the worst in the UK, again. The airport claims that 91% of travellers score them as good or above. Who is actually right?
Review: Emirates lounge at Manchester T1
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Review: Emirates lounge at Manchester T1

Emirates transports more premium passengers from MAN than any other airline, so what's the pre-flight experience like in their lounge?

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Can you move Amex Membership Reward points to another card?
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Can you move Amex Membership Reward points to another card?

The simple request that made things significantly worse. Yes you can, in a way, transfer points from one card to another, but there's limits and big risks.
Review: BA First Class, Tokyo to Heathrow
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Review: BA First Class, Tokyo to Heathrow

What's 15 hours in BA First like? Dominic enjoys the highs and the lows of BA's most premium cabin, from Haneda back to Heathrow.
Review: Finnair Platinum Lounge in Helsinki, with sauna
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Review: Finnair Platinum Lounge in Helsinki, with sauna

A sauna in an airport? Welcome to the Finnair lounge in Helsinki, where few passengers (even business class ones) get to enter.
You can now use Avios to get discounts on Apple products
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You can now use Avios to get discounts on Apple products

You can now use Avios points to get discounts on Apple products, but is it actually worth it? Here's a deep dive into the true value.
Open and close times for every British Airways lounge
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Open and close times for every British Airways lounge

BA operates 28 lounges across the UK, and Worldwide. Here's the opening and closing times for every lounge in their network.
Deep data dive: how busy are the BA lounges at Heathrow?
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Deep data dive: how busy are the BA lounges at Heathrow?

How busy are the British Airways lounges at LHR? I take a deep dive into the occupancy data behind the lounges. When is the best time to visit?
New shops and restaurants open today at Manchester Airport
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New shops and restaurants open today at Manchester Airport

Six new places to shop and dine are opening today at MAN Terminal 2, with the promise of many more later this year.
Emirates: First Class still possible via Skywards points
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Emirates: First Class still possible via Skywards points

You can still get First Class seats on Emirates using Skywards points, despite the changes the airline made to their frequent flyer scheme
The ultimate guide to British Airways tier points
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The ultimate guide to British Airways tier points

British Airways Tier Points: What are they, how do you earn them and what perks do you get? Read my ultimate guide to British Airways Tier Points
Review: Cathay Pacific First Lounge Heathrow
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Review: Cathay Pacific First Lounge Heathrow

Widely regarded as one of the best lounges at London Heathrow, is the Cathay Pacific First Class lounge actually any good?
Review: BA Galleries First & Club Lounge at Heathrow T3
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Review: BA Galleries First & Club Lounge at Heathrow T3

Reviewing the hybrid First and Business Class lounge for British Airways at Heathrow Terminal 3, including the FIrst Class dining room.
New Leeds Lounges: Avro and Six Eight One + discount code
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New Leeds Lounges: Avro and Six Eight One + discount code

Leeds Bradford has two new lounges, catering for two different ends of the market. Here's an overview of both lounges, and their costs.

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