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Avios TipsWhen are peak and off-peak dates for Avios redemptions?
What are Peak and Off-Peak redemption rates for Avios flights, and what dates in 2026 are cheaper for reward flights?
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Heavily discounted Business Class fares to the US, via Dublin
Ultra low Business Class fares to the US if you're willing to start and end your journey in Dublin. Save upto £763. Includes many US cities.Featured Points Articles
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The most popular Avios destinations in 2025
Which cities and countries were the most popular choices for Avios redemptions in 2025? British Airways has released the Avios Unwrapped.
Avios Beginners
What is the cheapest way to buy Avios points?
If you need to get Avios points quickly you might be considering buying them. There are three different ways to do this, and they all have different prices.
Avios Tips
How to earn 33 Avios per £ when you book hotels
The Avios Hotels website gives you a generous 10 points per £ on hotel bookings, but you can now boost this to a lofty 33/£
Avios Tips
How to get “free” hotel status
How the jump the queue and get status with hotels. Free breakfast, room upgrades, and other perks, are possible without ever having to stay in a hotel.
NewsEvery important airline and hotel offer
All of the latest flight and hotel offers in one place. Updated in realtime as each offer changes, or new offers become available.
NewsSelling or renting your home? Earn Avios with Foxtons
A brand new points earning partnership, but this time with an estate agent. For a niche group, this could be lucrative.
Flight ReviewReview: Singapore Business Class – the good, bad and ugly
One of the best airlines in the sky, but not always the best seat. What's it like flying Singapore Airlines from Changi to Manchester in Business Class?
Manchester AirportWhich airlines use which lounges at Manchester Airport?
It's all change at Terminal 2 as every airline (except Ryanair) is crammed in. There's just three lounges to go around, so where do premium passengers go to?
Avios Tips
Avios subscriptions: how do they work, are they worth it?
Sitting somewhere between buying points and boosting points, Avios subscriptions serve a purpose. For some travellers, they could be useful.
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BA increases price & points needed for reward flights
Some big changes to reward flights: you'll need to find more Avios, and more cash, across every flight, and in every cabin.
Avios Tips
Boosting Avios – how to do it and is it worth it?
If you need Avios quickly then boosting your points, instead of buying them, is a far more cost effective way of increasing your balance.
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Avios & PizzaExpress – now you can spend points on pizza
A brand new way to use your Avios points: swap them for PizzaExpress vouchers. How does this new suystem work, and is it good value?More Featured Articles
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Which BA flights have Starlink internet onboard?
How can you tell which British Airways flights have the new Starlink internet on board?Avios Tips
Which airlines can you book with Avios points?
Which airlines allow you to spend Avios points on their flights? A long-list of every available option that you can use your points with.
Avios Tips
What are Qatar’s Flexi Rewards when booking a reward flight?
Qatar have a solution for finding more reward seats. It opens up more seats, but booking them will cost you more points.
Heathrow Airport
British Airways First Wing re-opens after refurb
It could be the airlines fastest refurbishment project on record. BA has completed their work on the First Wing at Heathrow T5.
Avios Tips
Capital On Tap launches Virgin points transfers
Capital On Tap promised new points transfer partners earlier this year, and they've now delivered two new Virgin options.
Manchester Airport
Does Manchester Airport have an arrivals lounge?
Landing in Manchester on an early flight and need to freshen up? Here are all the options for grabbing a shower, or a short nap.
Manchester Airport
Which lounge does Etihad use at Manchester Airport?
With recently terminal changes, where should you head to if you're flying out of Manchester with Etihad, and you get lounge access?
Manchester Airport
Which lounge does Emirates use at Manchester?
If you're flying in First or Business with Emirates from Manchester, which lounge do you use? For the first time, it won't be a dedicated Emirates lounge.
Hotel Review
Review: Anantara Desaru Coast – must try harder
A stunning location, just a few hours from Singapore and a hotel suite delivered by a reliable mid-lux brand. What could go wrong?
Avios Tips
Avios Shopping Black Flyday – 50% extra points
Until the 28th December the earn rate across over a thousand online stores on the Avios Shopping portal will increase by 50%.Avios Tips
Can you pay to access Emirates airport lounges?
If you want to upgrade your trip, can you use cash to get access to Emirates excellent lounges? The answer might surprise you.Lounge Review
We spent £230 on this Emirates First Class lounge and instantly regretted it
All Emirates First Class lounges are not built the same. There's one at DXB that's definitely not worth the upgrade fee.What is Pointszilla?
We're an independent website that features hotel, flight and lounge reviews, alongside news and tips on how to make the most out of your points. We're based in the UK, so we're more likely to be talking about Avios and Virgin points, and we cover both consumer and SME points collection. Like most other travellers we're on a constant lookout to see how we can make more from our points, or find new ways to collect them.
Since we started collecting points with the original BA Amex card we've learnt a lot and made some mistakes along the way. Our site is here to help you avoid those, and get the most from your points.
Since we started collecting points with the original BA Amex card we've learnt a lot and made some mistakes along the way. Our site is here to help you avoid those, and get the most from your points.