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Review: Finnair Platinum Lounge in Helsinki, with saunaLounge Review

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.
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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.
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Open and close times for every British Airways lounge
Heathrow Airport

Deep data dive: how busy are the BA lounges at Heathrow?

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

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Which airlines and aircraft have onboard bars and lounges?

Which airlines and aircraft have onboard bars and lounges?

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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 T3Lounge Review

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 codeNews

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.
Review: Finnair LHR to Seoul in the new Business Class seatFlight Review

Review: Finnair LHR to Seoul in the new Business Class seat

What is Finnair's new business class seat actually like? Dominic takes a long-haul to South Korea to test the seat, and the experience.
Qatar launches Privilege Club Pro – is it worth it?News

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?
Avios Beginners

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?
Heathrow Airport

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.

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

The British Airways Club: Goodbye Executive Club, hello big changes
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 flights
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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?
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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
Manchester Airport

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
Qatar Airways Lounge at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport

Qatar Airways Lounge at Manchester Airport

If you're travelling from Manchester with Qatar, which lounge do you have access to right now, and what lounges in the future?
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?
Get Radisson VIP status if you have Avanti Platinum
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Get Radisson VIP status if you have Avanti Platinum

A valuable perk from Avanti, which makes their already-very-decent Club Avanti scheme even better. Now you can get Radisson VIP status.

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