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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?
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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.
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What are ‘Avios-Only’ flights and where can you fly in 2025?

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Qatar launches Privilege Club Pro – is it worth it?
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Qatar launches Privilege Club Pro – is it worth it?

Another oneworld airline launches a points subscription service, but this one has a unique twist. Is the Qatar Privilege Club Pro worth it?
British Airways Premier status: What is it, who gets it?
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British Airways Premier status: What is it, who gets it?

The secret British Airways tier that less than five hundred people have. What is BA Premier, what are the perks and how do you get it?
Virgin: Significant experience upgrades including Starlink
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Virgin: Significant experience upgrades including Starlink

A significant number of positive changes have been announced by Virgin including new planes, new seats, retrofits, free superfast internet and more.
How many Avios do you need for a reward flight?
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How many Avios do you need for a reward flight?

Just how many points do you need for an Avios reward flight, and how is it calculated? I break down the parts that influence the total.
Heathrow Fast Track Arrivals: What is it, how do you use it?News

Heathrow Fast Track Arrivals: What is it, how do you use it?

Heathrow launches the Fast Track Arrivals service for passengers who can't use the E-gates. For £25/£35 you can skip the queues.
Reward Flight Saver: What is it and how does it work?Avios Beginners

Reward Flight Saver: What is it and how does it work?

How can Reward Flight Saver (RFS) help you reduce the cash element on a British Airways Avios reward flight? Here's how RFS works, and how to utilise it.
You can now bid for upgrades on British Airways flightsNews

You can now bid for upgrades on British Airways flights

How to bid for cabin upgrades on British Airways flights using the new Plusgrade partnership. Read about the launch, and how to use this approach.
When are peak and off-peak dates for Avios redemptions?Avios Tips

When are peak and off-peak dates for Avios redemptions?

What are Peak and Off-Peak redemption rates for Avios flights, and what dates in 2025 and 2026 are cheaper for reward flights?
How many Avios reward seats does BA have on each flight?
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How many Avios reward seats does BA have on each flight?

How many Avios seats are available on each BA flight, and how can you leverage your searches to increase the reward seat availability?
Can you buy access to Qatar lounges in Doha?
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Can you buy access to Qatar lounges in Doha?

A breakdown of all the ways to pay for lounge access with Qatar, including pricing, and a couple of hacks to reduce the cost or make it free.
Aether: Service updates, Summer offer and a discount
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Aether: Service updates, Summer offer and a discount

More changes at Manchester's private terminal Aether, with a Summer Special offer and a hack to fly cabin-bag only airlines
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Qatar Airways Lounge at Manchester Airport

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Avios Advice: Three things to do when you’re getting started

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The British Airways Club: Goodbye Executive Club, hello big changes
How to buy BA tier points using Avios
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How to buy BA tier points using Avios

Can you buy tier points from British Airways using Avios instead of cash? You might be surprised to hear that you can, and it's instant.
How to convert Avios points into gift cards
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How to convert Avios points into gift cards

How can you turn unwanted Avios points into gift cards? It's not easy, but it's possible. I break down two different ways to get value from your points.
The brand new BA “lounge” at Manchester Airport
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The brand new BA “lounge” at Manchester Airport

There's a brand new lounge for BA passengers at Manchester Terminal Three. Here's why you shouldn't get excited about it.
What happens when your luggage goes missing with British Airways?
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What happens when your luggage goes missing with British Airways?

When your luggage goes missing with BA, what should you do and what happens next? Will BA pay compensation for misplaced cases?

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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.

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