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NewsWhich BA flights have Starlink internet onboard?
How can you tell which British Airways flights have the new Starlink internet on board?
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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.Our Most Read Points Stories
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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 ReviewReview: Anatara 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 TipsAvios 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 TipsCan 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 ReviewWe 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.
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Avios Shop: Now selling luggage for points, but is it worth it?
You can now use your Avios points to get a discount on luggage, as well as Apple products, but is it a valuable use of your points?
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Which cities does BA fly to in the US, Canada and Mexico?
If you're travelling to North America with British Airways what routes can you fly, what planes operate on them and which ones have first class?
Hotel Review
Reviewing the Conrad, Shanghai. Good, apart from one thing.
Centrally located, with a stunning executive lounge to boot. This Conrad hotel has it all, except a sensible bathroom design.
Heathrow Airport
British Airways upgrading their Heathrow lounges
Every BA lounge at Heathrow is due to be upgraded, but what will they look like and when will the work be completed?More Featured Articles
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New Maldives Terminal: British Airways & Virgin switching
The new Maldives terminal opens to BA & Virgin passengers this weekend, and it's a significant improvement over the old one, including a beautiful new lounge.
Avios Tips
Capital On Tap offering 10% off Qatar flights
Another 10% off Qatar Airways offer, this time via Capital On Tap. Unlike the recent Hilton offer the booking and travel window is much wider.
Avios Tips
Qatar & Hilton: 10% off flights and bonus Avios
Earn extra Avios and upto 10% off Economy and Business Class flights, if your travel plans fit in with the specific dates.
Avios Tips
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.
Flight Review
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.
Hotel Review
Review: Surprisingly perfect Pan Pacific, Singapore
Welcome to one of the best executive lounges that we've had the pleasure of grazing in. The Pan Pacific hit all the right notes for us.
Manchester Airport
Which lounge does British Airways use at Manchester Airport (Updated October 2025)
The wait is over. British Airways have now moved to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport and that means (another) new lounge for passengers.
News
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?
Avios Tips
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)?
News
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.
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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.
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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.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.