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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Review: Radisson hotel at Manchester Airport
The best located hotel at Manchester Airport, but is it the best experience? There are some highs, and some annoying lows at this Radisson.
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British Airways launches Starlink on a 787 today
Ultra-fast onboard wifi is now available on one BA plane, which will make it's maiden (Starlink) flight today from Heathrow.
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How to collect and spend Avios at Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh Airports
Another way to earn (and spend) Avios points has launched. How do you get more points at UK airports, and is it worth it?
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Which British Airways planes have the new First Class suite?
A significantly upgraded First suite will start being installed in 2026. Which planes will be the first to get the new First?
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Need to know: When do Avios points and airline miles expire?
Don't lose those hard earned points. Each airline has a different set of rules around how long those points will stay active.
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How to earn Avios points with Uber (and double the rate)
How do you earn Avios points on every Uber ride you take, what's the points earn rate and how can you easily double that?
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Hotels.com rewards are back, here’s why I won’t be using it
In an about-turn, Hotels.com is returning to it's original rewards (with a twist). I break down why, in almost all scenarios, you shouldn't use it.
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Where can you fly direct from Manchester using Avios?
If you're based on the North West and have some Avios to use, what are your options? There's a surprising number of destinations available to you.
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Amex’s “a year of rewards” starts now, with bonus Avios
It's been 25-years since the Amex and BA partnership began. A year of rewards has been promised for holders of the BA-branded card.
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Review: Qatar Airways Arrivals Lounges in Doha
Qatar has two arrival spaces for premium passengers. One even has it's own passport control. What's it like to visit each of them, and are they worth your time?
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Review: Aspire Lounge at Manchester Terminal 2
Visiting the "worst lounge at Manchester Airport". Is it really as bad as some reviews suggest? For me, it was even worse.
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Review: 1903 Lounge at Manchester Airport (Terminal 2)
On paper it's the most premium lounge at Terminal 2, but what's it actually like to visit? Here's what we found when we visited for breakfast.
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What are ‘Avios-Only’ flights and where can you fly in 2026?
What are Avios Only flights, and how can they help you book your dream flights even if your destination isn't part of the scheme.
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