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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 British Airways planes have Wifi, how do you use it and how much does each package cost? I also cover the new free Wifi option on all BA flights.
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.
Aether at Manchester Airport Opens Today

Aether at Manchester Airport Opens Today

It's been a long time coming, but Aether opens today. For those with deep pockets this means you can avoid the main terminal at Manchester airport.
First Qatar flight with Starlink: Upto 220mpb/s internet access for free

First Qatar flight with Starlink: Upto 220mpb/s internet access for free

Qatar launches superfast internet access, for free. It's limited to just one 777 for the moment but they're going to be rolling it out fast across their fleet.
No1 Lounge opening in Heathrow T2

No1 Lounge opening in Heathrow T2

Heathrow T2 is getting a new lounge. No1 Lounges opens in December 2024.