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Heavily discounted Business Class fares to the US, via Dublin

Heavily discounted Business Class fares to the US, via Dublin

Ultra low Business Class fares to the US if you're willing to start and end your journey in Dublin. Save upto £763. Includes many US cities.

British Airways to stop hot breakfast on some flights

The first downsizing of the BA experience in 2026, and one that feels particularly cruel. Will it really make a difference to the experience though?
Every important airline and hotel offer

Every important airline and hotel offer

All of the latest flight and hotel offers in one place. Updated in realtime as each offer changes, or new offers become available.
Selling or renting your home? Earn Avios with Foxtons

Selling or renting your home? Earn Avios with Foxtons

A brand new points earning partnership, but this time with an estate agent. For a niche group, this could be lucrative.
BA increases price & points needed for reward flights

BA increases price & points needed for reward flights

Some big changes to reward flights: you'll need to find more Avios, and more cash, across every flight, and in every cabin.
Avios & PizzaExpress – now you can spend points on pizza

Avios & PizzaExpress – now you can spend points on pizza

A brand new way to use your Avios points: swap them for PizzaExpress vouchers. How does this new suystem work, and is it good value?
Which BA flights have Starlink internet onboard?

Which BA flights have Starlink internet onboard?

How can you tell which British Airways flights have the new Starlink internet on board?
New Maldives Terminal: British Airways & Virgin switching

New Maldives Terminal: British Airways & Virgin switching

The new Maldives terminal opens to BA & Virgin passengers this weekend, and it's a significant improvement over the old one, including a beautiful new lounge.
How to earn thousands of Avios points from insurance

How to earn thousands of Avios points from insurance

There's thousands of points up for grabs each time you renew your car, home or pet insurance. How do you earn Avios points from insurers?
The heroes and villains of airport drop off charges

The heroes and villains of airport drop off charges

One of the most disliked fees when you travel, but which airports have the worst charges? The best, and the worst, might surprise you.
British Airways adds extra capacity, and a new route

British Airways adds extra capacity, and a new route

A new route, and expansion on many others. 2026 looks busy for BA, with a focus on the US and the Middle East, plus extra flights to Jamaica and Bangkok.
Uber giving away three million Avios

Uber giving away three million Avios

Take a ride with Uber over the next thirty days and you're in with a chance of winning a 100,000 Avios. The more rides you take, the more chances you get.
Review: Finnair Platinum Lounge in Helsinki, with sauna

Review: Finnair Platinum Lounge in Helsinki, with sauna

A sauna in an airport? Welcome to the Finnair lounge in Helsinki, where few passengers (even business class ones) get to enter.
New Leeds Lounges: Avro and Six Eight One + discount code

New Leeds Lounges: Avro and Six Eight One + discount code

Leeds Bradford has two new lounges, catering for two different ends of the market. Here's an overview of both lounges, and their costs.
Qatar launches Privilege Club Pro – is it worth it?

Qatar launches Privilege Club Pro – is it worth it?

Another oneworld airline launches a points subscription service, but this one has a unique twist. Is the Qatar Privilege Club Pro worth it?
Virgin: Significant experience upgrades including Starlink

Virgin: Significant experience upgrades including Starlink

A significant number of positive changes have been announced by Virgin including new planes, new seats, retrofits, free superfast internet and more.