About Al Editor
An avid Avios and points collector who has travelled across the World using miles. Notable experiences include BA First on the 747 (one of his favourites), Etihad's The Residence, one of the first flights on BA's A350 with the new club suite and BA First to Singapore.
He's a huge fan of airport lounges and works his trips so he can visit some of the worlds best. His favourites include the Qatar First Class lounge, BA's Concorde Room and more recently Aether at Manchester Airport.
To take up the time between flights and lounge visits Al also loves exploring beautiful hotels across the world. In the last few years his most enjoyable trips have been to the Capella in Singapore, W in Abu Dhabi and the Mondrian in Doha.
He's a huge fan of airport lounges and works his trips so he can visit some of the worlds best. His favourites include the Qatar First Class lounge, BA's Concorde Room and more recently Aether at Manchester Airport.
To take up the time between flights and lounge visits Al also loves exploring beautiful hotels across the world. In the last few years his most enjoyable trips have been to the Capella in Singapore, W in Abu Dhabi and the Mondrian in Doha.
Latest articles from Al
Avios Beginners
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.
Avios Beginners
British Airways to stop hot breakfast on some flights
The first downsizing of the BA experience in 2026, and one that feels particularly cruel. Will it really make a difference to the experience though?
Avios Beginners
New: Ask A Points Expert
Our brand new community page for crowdsourcing answers to points and travel related challenges.
Avios Beginners
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 Beginners
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 Beginners
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.
Avios Beginners
Selling 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.
Avios Beginners
Review: 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?
Avios Beginners
Which 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 Beginners
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.
Avios Beginners
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 Beginners
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.
Avios Beginners