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BA to launch a new Heathrow lounge at T5C

BA to launch a new Heathrow lounge at T5C

Not one, but two brand new BA lounges are coming to T5C in 2028. One features the longest airline lounge bar in the World.

British Airways launches new business-class seat for its A380s

A refreshed Club Suite is coming to BA's A380s, as well as new economy and premium economy seats (and the previously announced First suites)
Aether at Manchester Airport launches new pricing options

Aether at Manchester Airport launches new pricing options

Manchester Airport's private terminal launches an annual membership program, but with the lowest option costing £3.5k a year, is it worth it?
Act Fast: Get 20,000 Avios from Amex for free

Act Fast: Get 20,000 Avios from Amex for free

With the upcoming devaluation of their Premium BA card, Amex are offering some cardholders a pretty decent bonus. You have to ask for it though.
Qatar’s Starlink rollout continues at an impressive pace

Qatar’s Starlink rollout continues at an impressive pace

After completing Starlink installation on the A350, 777s and 787-8's, the airline becomes the first to add it to a 787-9. So far they've installed it
Big (and positive) changes at the Avios Shop

Big (and positive) changes at the Avios Shop

Big changes are coming to the Avios Shop, meaning that you can reduce the price of their products further using points.
Revolut is launching its own airport lounge

Revolut is launching its own airport lounge

In 2027 Revolut will be launching their first Revolut Lounge. It is, they promise, the first of many, and, at least from their description, it sounds like it's going to be a very interesting space.
Use your Emirates Skywards miles for UK train tickets

Use your Emirates Skywards miles for UK train tickets

There's another way to utilise your Emirates Skywards points: you can book train tickets in the UK and pay using your miles.
Tesco, Avios & Virgin: How to double dip on points

Tesco, Avios & Virgin: How to double dip on points

As of August 2026 Tesco will be delivering via Uber Eats and Deliveroo, and this opens up a double (or even triple) dip for points.
Get the Pointszilla app for iPhone and iPad

Get the Pointszilla app for iPhone and iPad

The Pointszilla iOS app is now live, meaning you can utilise our tools and get access to our latest stories on your iPhone or iPad
Amex downgrading its premium card: lower earn rate, no BA bonus

Amex downgrading its premium card: lower earn rate, no BA bonus

Another bad news day from Amex as they plan to drop down the earn rate on it's top tier £300/year card, and remove a bonus.
Get 2,000 additional Avios with Avios Hotels

Get 2,000 additional Avios with Avios Hotels

For a very limited time, get a 2,000 Avios bonus when you book using Avios Hotels. Here's how it works...
Ultimate guide to the Emirates First Class lounge in Dubai

Ultimate guide to the Emirates First Class lounge in Dubai

The Emirates First Class lounge in Dubai (Concourse A) may be the largest executive lounge out there. What's it like to spend a couple of hours in there?
Aspire opening London City Airport lounge

Aspire opening London City Airport lounge

London City airport is getting it's first airport lounge, and it's a beautiful space that will be run by Aspire.
This Qatar change impacts every reward flight booking

This Qatar change impacts every reward flight booking

The airline has quietly introduced a new rule that restricts the passengers you can book reward flights for. The impact, if you travel with family, is huge.
British Airways launches new app. TL;DR: disappointing

British Airways launches new app. TL;DR: disappointing

Two years after it was promised, British Airways new app has launched. It's neither an evolution, nor a revolution, but it is significantly faster.