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Revolut to launch points earning credit card

Revolut to launch points earning credit card

A new points earning credit card is coming soon, via Revolut and their recently launched RevPoints. Will it make Amex worried?

Can you really pay HMRC with an Amex or credit card?

Is it possible to pay your tax bill using an American Express card, or another points earning credit card? Yes, but it might not be worth it.
BA (Re)launches Kuala Lumpur, doubles Tokyo Haneda flights

BA (Re)launches Kuala Lumpur, doubles Tokyo Haneda flights

British AIrways is relaunching flights to Malaysia, with a daily evening flight to Kuala Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to Tokyo Haneda flights.
BA Avios Shopping Website: What is it, how does it work?

BA Avios Shopping Website: What is it, how does it work?

What is the Avios Shopping website and how can you use it to earn thousands of points? Read my ultimate guide to the shopping portal
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 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.
Aether Pricing Increase: £560 more for families

Aether Pricing Increase: £560 more for families

Three months in and Manchester Airport have increased the prices for their private terminal Aether across every single package.
Act Quick: How to earn 21.5 Avios per pound at Avios Hotels

Act Quick: How to earn 21.5 Avios per pound at Avios Hotels

Ending soon: earn double Avios on hotel bookings via the Avios Hotels website. Get upto 20 points per £1 spent on hotels.
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 today's 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.