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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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)?
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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.
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Uber giving away three million Avios
Take a ride with Uber over the next thirty days and you're in with a chance of winning a 100,000 Avios. The more rides you take, the more chances you get.
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How to claim on American Express travel insurance
Here's how yous ubmit an insurance claim if you have an Amex card, and which cards include travel insurance (and to what level)
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