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Our latest tips on how to earn and use your Avios, as well as moving Avios between airlines, maximising the Avios that you collect and solving some of the unique problems that you sometimes have in points collection. Find out new and unique ways to earn and spend Avios points.

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Suggested Reading Getting started with Avios Three top tips when you're starting out on your points journey. Best ways to search for Avios seats How can you find reward seats for British Airways? British Airways companion voucher How to reduce the Avios you need for flights by fifty percent.

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Can you pay to access Emirates airport lounges?

Can you pay to access Emirates airport lounges?

If you want to upgrade your trip, can you use cash to get access to Emirates excellent lounges? The answer might surprise you.

Avios Shop: Now selling luggage for points, but is it worth it?

You can now use your Avios points to get a discount on luggage, as well as Apple products, but is it a valuable use of your points?

Which cities does BA fly to in the US, Canada and Mexico?

Capital On Tap offering 10% off Qatar flights

Featured Tips Articles

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

Qatar & Hilton: 10% off flights and bonus Avios

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.

What are the British Airways boarding groups?

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.

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)?

Where does British Airways fly first class?

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.

How to claim on American Express travel insurance

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)

Deliveroo: Earning Avios/Virgin points, and how to get free membership

Your regular restaurant or shopping orders can earn you Avios or Virgin points. On top of that there's multiple ways to get free Deliveroo membership.

Can you move Amex Membership Reward points to another card?

Can you move Amex Membership Reward points to another card?

The simple request that made things significantly worse. Yes you can, in a way, transfer points from one card to another, but there's limits and big risks.

You can now use Avios to get discounts on Apple products

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.

Open and close times for every British Airways lounge

Open and close times for every British Airways lounge

BA operates 28 lounges across the UK, and Worldwide. Here's the opening and closing times for every lounge in their network.

Emirates: First Class still possible via Skywards points

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

British Airways Premier status: What is it, who gets it?

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?

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

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?

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?

How to buy BA tier points using Avios

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.