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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

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?
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.
Amex and BA are having a cardmember-only NYC flight

Amex and BA are having a cardmember-only NYC flight

A one-off reward flight for BA Amex card holders this October, with a reduced Avios requirement and absolutely no taxes to pay.
Big Avios changes: Uber devalues some trip earn rates

Big Avios changes: Uber devalues some trip earn rates

From the 16th June 2026 Uber will be changing the earn rates on trips (not Eats). There are some positives, but for most travellers this will be worse.
easyJet launching loyalty scheme

easyJet launching loyalty scheme

Coming in 2027, easyJet are launching a loyalty scheme. What could it look like, and what will be the impact on UK travellers?
What is Yonder? Interviewing their CEO Tim Chong

What is Yonder? Interviewing their CEO Tim Chong

Go behind the scenes at the UK focussed points-earning debit and credit card company, and find out how they can help you travel for less.
Using a companion voucher with BA Holidays

Using a companion voucher with BA Holidays

New changes to the 2-4-1 voucher rules mean you can use it on BA Holidays. Read on to understand how it works, and the rules specific to BAH.
How to get Titanium status with GHA Discovery for £55

How to get Titanium status with GHA Discovery for £55

The highest tier on GHA comes with some valuable perks, and partnership offers. Here's how you can gain it without ever setting foot in their hotels.
How to earn Avios (and much more) with Barclays

How to earn Avios (and much more) with Barclays

With two credit cards, an Avios-earning bank account, lounge passes and free Apple TV, Barclays are a good alternative to Amex.
Earn Avios with Uber Eats via their new partnership

Earn Avios with Uber Eats via their new partnership

Finally, you can earn Avios points from your Uber Eats orders in the UK and Ireland. Find out the earn rate, and how to link your accounts.
Fly to the Maldives from London with Beond

Fly to the Maldives from London with Beond

The Business Class only airline will be launching flights from London Heathrow in December 2026. Why would you choose this over a legacy carrier?
British Airways launches Starlink on a 787 today

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.
Which British Airways planes have the new First Class suite?

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?
Hotels.com rewards are back, here’s why I won’t be using it

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.
Amex’s “a year of rewards” starts now, with bonus Avios

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.