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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 biggest changes in a generation: BA terminates the Executive Club and launches the British Airways Club. Find out how this will impact you.
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.
Manchester Airport: All 22 new T2 restaurants & shops

Manchester Airport: All 22 new T2 restaurants & shops

Hot off the press, MAN have announced the 22 new venues in their expanded Terminal 2. Lots of new places to eat, drink or shop at.
Etihad increase flights frequency: MAN is a big winner

Etihad increase flights frequency: MAN is a big winner

Big changes at Etihad: more flights for Manchester, plus the A380 remains on their Heathrow route.
Who are Riyadh Air? Will they shake-up the industry?

Who are Riyadh Air? Will they shake-up the industry?

Riyadh Air: soon to be the next big, luxury airline, but who are they, where will they fly and what will it be like on board?
London City: New eateries, departure upgrades & increased passenger numbers

London City: New eateries, departure upgrades & increased passenger numbers

London City is improving - new places to eat, shop and an increase in passenger numbers
Roundup: Amex Nespresso offer, Aether chef pics plus new Virgin flights

Roundup: Amex Nespresso offer, Aether chef pics plus new Virgin flights

Virgin now has three new destinations in 2025, Aether release behind the scenes photos and get £20 off a Nespresso purchase with Amex