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When does British Airways release Avios reward seats?

When does British Airways release Avios reward seats?

How do you secure hard-to-get Avios reward seats, when does BA release seats and how many are guaranteed? I answer all of these questions.

BA’s Seattle Lounge has been refurbished

BA's Seattle Lounge has reopened after a much needed refurbishment. It now has a softer colour scheme, upgraded food and drink plus a la carte for FIrst Class.
Which BA planes have WiFi? And how much is it?

Which BA planes have WiFi? And how much is it?

Which British Airways planes have Wifi, how do you use it and how much does each package cost?
What happens if my BA account gets hacked?

What happens if my BA account gets hacked?

How do you know if your British Airways account has been hacked, what should you do, and how to secure your accounts plus will you get stolen Avios back?
Refreshed: BA’s Singapore Lounge at Changi

Refreshed: BA’s Singapore Lounge at Changi

BA has refreshed their popular Singapore lounge, making the classy, but dark, lounge a lot lighter and softer, plus new food and drink offerings.
Finally, Club Avanti launches a members portal

Finally, Club Avanti launches a members portal

Club Avanti is a great rewards scheme, but it was missing something quite significant: a members portal. That has changed with todays announcement from Avant.
Amex quietly removes Singapore as a points transfer partner

Amex quietly removes Singapore as a points transfer partner

Quietly, without any notice, Singapore Airlines is no longer listed as a transfer partner for UK Amex Membership Reward Points cards.
The British Airways Club: Goodbye Executive Club, hello big changes

The British Airways Club: Goodbye Executive Club, hello big changes

The biggest changes in a generation: BA terminates the Executive Club and launches the British Airways Club. Find out how this will impact you.
What’s it like travelling from Manchester Airport on Christmas day?

What’s it like travelling from Manchester Airport on Christmas day?

What's Manchester Airport like when you travel through it on Christmas Day? What restaurants bars and lounges are open, plus what's the experience like
More Avios Only flights launched for 2025

More Avios Only flights launched for 2025

British Airways has announced four new Avios Only flights for Summer 2025. Find out what an Avios Only flight is, and what dates are available to book.
Just In: British Airways New First Class Seat

Just In: British Airways New First Class Seat

It's here: the first pictures of British Airways new first class product. All set to launch on retrofitted A380s in mid-2026.
What happened to Hilton on the Avios Shopping website?

What happened to Hilton on the Avios Shopping website?

You should be able to earn Avios points by booking at Hilton, but the process has been broke for a while. What can you do when your Avios Shopping transactions keep being cancelled?
Definitive review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi

Definitive review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi

The Pearl at Abu Dhabi Airport was a nice surprise. The Premium part was spacious and well-designed. There's showers, luggage storage and a well priced Spa.
Avanti: Is their Club Avanti reward scheme worth it?

Avanti: Is their Club Avanti reward scheme worth it?

Earning rewards from train journeys. Club Avanti is a decent scheme that's flown under the radar. Very easy to use, and some of the rewards are valuable.
Etihad trains – why you won’t want to travel with them

Etihad trains – why you won’t want to travel with them

Etihad's booking process is now returning some interesting - read questionable, and messy - journeys that include trains.
Virgin Points: Significant (and positive) changes happening right now

Virgin Points: Significant (and positive) changes happening right now

Big changes have been made to the way you can book Virgin Atlantic tickets. These are mostly for the better.