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## Posts

- [Ultimate guide to the Emirates First Class lounge in Dubai](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [Which airlines use which lounges at Manchester Airport?](https://pointszilla.com/which-airlines-use-which-lounges-at-manchester-airport) - It's all change at Terminal 2 as every airline (except Ryanair) is crammed in. There's just three lounges to go around, so where do premium passengers go to?
- [Avios points calculator: how many points do you need?](https://pointszilla.com/avios-points-calculator) - Easily see the points (and fees) due on every British Airways Avios redemption, including Reward Flight Saver options, and every cabin.
- [How does a Barclays Cabin Upgrade voucher work?](https://pointszilla.com/how-does-a-barclays-cabin-upgrade-voucher-work) - It's powerful way to reduce the number of points that you need for a British Airways reward flight, but how do you use a Barclays Cabin Upgrade voucher?
- [Best (and worst) ways to search for Avios availability](https://pointszilla.com/best-and-worst-ways-to-search-for-avios-availability) - What are the best tools for searching for Avios availability? Here's a rundown of the best ways to find and stay alerted to Avios flights
- [Transferring Avios? Here's how to do it cheaply](https://pointszilla.com/transferring-avios-heres-how-to-do-it-cheaply) - You can leverage Finnair's Avios transfer service to reduce the fees when you want to move points from your BA account to another person.
- [How do you transfer Avios to someone else?](https://pointszilla.com/how-do-you-transfer-avios-to-someone-else) - What's the best approach if you want to give your Avios points to someone else? This depends on how many points you want to transfer, and if that person is a family member.
- [New lounge at Manchester: The Executive by Escape Lounge T2](https://pointszilla.com/new-lounge-at-manchester-the-executive-by-escape-lounge-t2) - It's here: the promised new lounge at Terminal 2. It's not exclusive to premium passenger, but it does look like an attractive space.
- [New Emirates lounge at MAN to open in July](https://pointszilla.com/new-emirates-lounge-at-man-to-open-in-july) - At last, an official opening date (or at least, the month) for the Emirates lounge at T2. It's much needed, given the complaints from premium passengers.
- [Should you buy Avios points on eBay?](https://pointszilla.com/should-you-buy-avios-points-on-ebay) - With Avios for sale on eBay for just 0.09p per point, it feels like a great way to boost your balance. Here's why it absolutely isn't a good idea.
- [Aspire opening London City Airport lounge](https://pointszilla.com/aspire-london-city) - London City airport is getting it's first airport lounge, and it's a beautiful space that will be run by Aspire.
- [British Airways launches new app. TL;DR: disappointing](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-launches-new-app) - 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.
- [Aether: Manchester Airport's New Private Terminal](https://pointszilla.com/aether-manchester-airports-new-private-terminal) - Aether Manchester is the new private terminal at Manchester Airport, opening in late 2024. Read the ultimate guide to Aether, from pricing to process, and exactly what happens when you enter the terminal.
- [Review: Korean Air Business Class (787-10)](https://pointszilla.com/review-korean-air-business-class-787-10) - A giant widebody and Korean Air's latest business class suite, all on a flight of less than two hours. Here's how Korean Air stacked up.
- [Review: The Westin, Seoul. Exceptional on every level.](https://pointszilla.com/review-the-westin-south-korea-exceptional-on-every-level) - Stay "Gangnam" style (in more ways than one) and you'll find a beautiful, underrated hotel And it has one of the best Exec lounges we've been to.
- [When does British Airways release Avios reward seats?](https://pointszilla.com/when-does-british-airways-release-avios-reward-seats) - How do you secure hard-to-get Avios reward seats, when does BA release seats and how many are guaranteed? I answer all of these questions.
- [This Qatar change impacts every reward flight booking](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [First look at the new Aspire lounge at Manchester T2](https://pointszilla.com/first-look-at-the-new-aspire-lounge-at-manchester-t2) - More information, and the opening date of the new T2 lounge has been released. The biggest news is that this is not replacing the old lounge.
- [Review: Aspire Lounge at Manchester Terminal 2](https://pointszilla.com/review-aspire-lounge-at-manchester-terminal-2) - Visiting the "worst lounge at Manchester Airport". Is it really as bad as some reviews suggest? For me, it was even worse.
- [Amex and BA are having a cardmember-only NYC flight](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Riyadh Air is launching a Manchester route next month](https://pointszilla.com/riyadh-air-is-launching-a-manchester-route-next-month) - Daily flights from Manchester to Riyadh launch in July 2026, what's this startup airline going to offer ME-bound passengers?
- [What are 'Avios-Only' flights and where can you fly in 2026?](https://pointszilla.com/what-are-avios-only-flights-and-where-can-you-fly-in-2024-and-2025) - What are Avios Only flights, and how can they help you book your dream flights even if your destination isn't part of the scheme.
- [Big Avios changes: Uber devalues some trip earn rates](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [How to earn Avios points with Uber (and double the rate)](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-earn-avios-points-with-uber-and-double-the-rate) - How do you earn Avios points on every Uber ride you take, what's the points earn rate and how can you easily double that?
- [Ultimate Finnair business class review (Helsinki to Tokyo)](https://pointszilla.com/ultimate-finnair-business-class-review-helsinki-to-tokyo) - What's the innovative Finnair Business Class seat really like? I test it out on a thirteen hour flight from Helsinki to Tokyo.
- [What is Yonder? Interviewing their CEO Tim Chong](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Review: Qatar Premium Lounge, Heathrow T4](https://pointszilla.com/review-qatar-premium-lounge-heathrow-t4) - What's Qatar's Premium lounge like at London Heathrow? We venture in to the airlines top-tier lounge in T4 to enjoy some food, drink and great service.
- [Which BA flights have Starlink internet onboard?](https://pointszilla.com/which-ba-flights-have-starlink-internet-onboard) - How can you tell which British Airways flights have the new Starlink internet on board?
- [Avanti: Is their Club Avanti reward scheme worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/avanti-is-their-club-avanti-reward-programme-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.
- [How does GHA Discovery work and is it worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/how-does-gha-discovery-work-and-is-it-worth-it) - The GHA Discovery loyalty scheme isn't well known, but it covers some fantastic brands and has a simple to use, and understand, rewards system.
- [Review: Aether at Manchester Airport, is it worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/review-aether-at-manchester-airport-is-it-worth-it) - What's it like to travel through Aether? A few weeks after opening I took the plunge to see what Manchester's private terminal was actually like.
- [easyJet launching loyalty scheme](https://pointszilla.com/easyjet-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?
- [Which airlines can you transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to?](https://pointszilla.com/which-airlines-can-you-transfer-amex-membership-rewards-points-to) - Which airlines or groups can you transfer your Membership Rewards points to if you have UK American Express card? I break down all the options.
- [Review: Qatar Business Class, Manchester to Doha (787-9)](https://pointszilla.com/review-qatar-business-class-manchester-to-doha-787-9) - What's it like to fly in Qatar business class from Manchester airport in a non-Q-suite seat? Mostly highs, with some Manchester-related lows.
- [Using a companion voucher with BA Holidays](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Review: Finnair Business Class (Short-haul, A321)](https://pointszilla.com/review-finnair-business-class-short-haul-a321) - Intra-Europe business class, but with a distinctly Finnish twist. What's it like flying from Manchester to Helsinki in the point end of the plane?
- [What is an Avios Point Worth? A Comprehensive Guide](https://pointszilla.com/what-is-an-avios-point-worth-a-comprehensive-guide) - Exactly how much is a single Avios point worth? And are all points worth the same? Find out in our comprehensive guide to the value of Avios
- [How to get Titanium status with GHA Discovery for £55](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Review: Finnair Platinum Lounge in Helsinki, with sauna](https://pointszilla.com/review-finnair-platinum-lounge) - A sauna in an airport? Welcome to the Finnair lounge in Helsinki, where few passengers (even business class ones) get to enter.
- [Review: Finnair Business Lounge in Helsinki (Non-Schengen)](https://pointszilla.com/review-finnair-business-lounge-in-helsinki-non-schengen) - It's the primary non-Schengen lounge for long-haul business class passengers at Helsinki, but does it deliver and is it really worth a visit?
- [Review: Marriott Al Messila Resort & Spa, Doha](https://pointszilla.com/review-marriott-al-messila-resort-spa-doha) - A peaceful luxury resort in Doha that delivers almost everything well. If it's good enough for the French football team, is it good enough for us?
- [Review: Radisson hotel at Manchester Airport](https://pointszilla.com/review-radisson-hotel-at-manchester-airport) - The best located hotel at Manchester Airport, but is it the best experience? There are some highs, and some annoying lows at this Radisson.
- [How to earn Avios (and much more) with Barclays](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [How to get airport restaurant discounts using DragonPass and Priority Pass](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-get-airport-restaurant-discounts-using-dragonpass-and-priority-pass) - Here's the full list of restaurants at UK airports that allow you to use your lounge passes for a discount off your bill, plus how to do it.
- [Earn Avios with Uber Eats via their new partnership](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [oneworld Manchester Airport Lounge - the latest](https://pointszilla.com/oneworld-manchester-airport-lounge-the-latest) - Common sense dictates that a new oneworld lounge at Manchester Airport will happen. We break down the reasons why it is logical for Manchester to be the next oneworld lounge.
- [Review: Qatar Airways Garden Lounge (Al Mourjan) at Doha](https://pointszilla.com/qatar-airways-garden-lounge-doha) - What's it like spending three hours in an adult playground eating Sushi and relaxing in the Dior spa? As it turns out, it's not so bad.
- [Review: Anantara Desaru Coast - must try harder](https://pointszilla.com/review-anantara-desaru-coast) - A stunning location, just a few hours from Singapore and a hotel suite delivered by a reliable mid-lux brand. What could go wrong?
- [Review: Qatar Airways Arrivals Lounges in Doha](https://pointszilla.com/review-qatar-airways-arrivals-lounges-in-doha) - Qatar has two arrival spaces for premium passengers. One even has it's own passport control. What's it like to visit each of them, and are they worth your time?
- [Which lounge does Emirates use at Manchester?](https://pointszilla.com/which-lounge-does-emirates-use-at-manchester) - If you're flying in First or Business with Emirates from Manchester, which lounge do you use? For the first time, it won't be a dedicated Emirates lounge.
- [The ultimate guide to British Airways tier points](https://pointszilla.com/how-do-you-get-ba-tier-points) - British Airways Tier Points: What are they, how do you earn them and what perks do you get? Read my ultimate guide to British Airways Tier Points
- [How to get "free" hotel status](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-get-free-hotel-status) - How the jump the queue and get status with hotels. Free breakfast, room upgrades, and other perks, are possible without ever having to stay in a hotel.
- [How to earn thousands of Avios points from insurance](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [New Sporting Chance bar opens at Manchester Terminal 3](https://pointszilla.com/new-sporting-chance-bar-opens-at-manchester-terminal-3) - There's a new bar opening at Manchester's Terminal 3, and it's a huge space with over four hundreds seats (and almost seventy TV screens).
- [Flight Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class (MAN to IST)](https://pointszilla.com/flight-review-turkish-airlines-business-class-man-to-ist) - Reviewing Turkish Airlines, flying out from Manchester Terminal 1 to Istanbul on their recently updated A321-NEO in Business Class.
- [Review: Singapore Business Class - the good, bad and ugly](https://pointszilla.com/review-singapore-business-class-the-good-bad-and-ugly) - One of the best airlines in the sky, but not always the best seat. What's it like flying Singapore Airlines from Changi to Manchester in Business Class?
- [The best in the sky? The Singapore A380 First Suite](https://pointszilla.com/the-best-in-the-sky-the-singapore-a380-first-suite) - Singapore ripped up the rules for this First Suite, and their gamble has paid off. This feels fundamentally different to any other First suite in the sky.
- [The ultimate Emirates First Class A380 review](https://pointszilla.com/ultimate-emirates-first-class-a380-review) - Is it really the best First Class product in the sky? I spent seven hours in a first class suite on an A380 to test out the food, the seat and the service.
- [Review: BA First Class, Tokyo to Heathrow](https://pointszilla.com/review-ba-first-class-tokyo-to-heathrow) - What's 15 hours in BA First like? Dominic enjoys the highs and the lows of BA's most premium cabin, from Haneda back to Heathrow.
- [Review: Finnair LHR to Seoul in the new Business Class seat](https://pointszilla.com/finnair-business-class-seat-long-haul) - What is Finnair's new business class seat actually like? Dominic takes a long-haul to South Korea to test the seat, and the experience.
- [Review: Etihad's The Residence and how we somehow got lucky](https://pointszilla.com/review-etihads-the-residence-and-how-we-somehow-got-lucky) - Etihad's The Residence is the ultimate three-room suite in the sky. Here's how we ended up in there by accident, along with the food and drink we enjoyed.
- [Review: BA Business Class (Heathrow to Seattle)](https://pointszilla.com/review-british-airways-club-world) - What's it like to fly BA Business Class on a really long-haul? I took a ten-hour flight from London to Seattle to test out the Club Suite and experience.
- [Review: Hilton Garden Inn, Manchester, Why this standard Hilton sometimes costs £699/night](https://pointszilla.com/this-bog-standard-hilton-costs-699-night) - It's a lot to pay for a standard room in a four star hotel, but there's a good reason why it's 10 times the price on a few nights every year.
- [Review: Hilton Heathrow Terminal 4. Well-priced and walkable.](https://pointszilla.com/review-hilton-heathrow-terminal-4-well-priced-and-walkable) - Review of the Hilton at Heathrow Terminal 4. A modern, bright, well-priced option that's walkable from the main terminal.
- [Review: W Hotel in Abu Dhabi, champion or rookie?](https://pointszilla.com/review-w-hotel-in-abu-dhabi-champion-or-rookie) - Review of the W Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Is it for families, cool couples or just F1 fans? It's a question I try to answer by staying for three nights in a suite.
- [Hotel Review: Mondrian, Doha: Stunning, Comfortable](https://pointszilla.com/hotel-review-mondrian-doha) - Can beautiful hotels be practical? The Mondrian in Doha is both beautiful, practical AND well-priced. So, what's the catch?
- [Review: Hilton Bakirkoy in Istanbul](https://pointszilla.com/review-hilton-bakirkoy-in-istanbul) - Reviewing the Hilton Bakirkoy in Istanbul. A decent hotel that scores highly without being exceptional. A great nights sleep and beautiful executive lounge.
- [Review: Surprisingly perfect Pan Pacific, Singapore](https://pointszilla.com/review-perfect-pan-pacific-singapore) - Welcome to one of the best executive lounges that we've had the pleasure of grazing in. The Pan Pacific hit all the right notes for us.
- [Reviewing the Conrad, Shanghai. Good, apart from one thing.](https://pointszilla.com/reviewing-the-conrad-shanghai-good-apart-from-one-thing) - Centrally located, with a stunning executive lounge to boot. This Conrad hotel has it all, except a sensible bathroom design.
- [Review: British Airways Lounge at Manchester Airport (Escape Airline and Cardholder Lounge)](https://pointszilla.com/review-british-airways-lounge-at-manchester-airport-escape-airline-and-cardholder-lounge) - Review of the BA lounge at Manchester Airport in 2024. This is the "Escape Airline and Cardholder Lounge", dedicated to just BA (and allegedly some lounge access cards).
- [Definitive review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi](https://pointszilla.com/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 are showers, luggage storage and a well priced Spa.
- [Review: The Pearl Lounge at Bahrain Airport](https://pointszilla.com/review-pearl-lounge-bahrain) - The Pearl is the best non-airline lounge that we've visited. Read on to find out why, and how to access it at Bahrain airport.
- [Review: Qatar First Class (Al Safwa) Lounge in Doha](https://pointszilla.com/review-qatar-first-class-al-safwa-lounge-in-doha) - Review of the "Al Safwa" (First Class) lounge at Doha Airport. Is this the best lounge in the World? Read more in my review
- [American Airlines Arrivals Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3 - Lounge Review](https://pointszilla.com/american-airlines-arrivals-lounge-heathrow-terminal-3-lounge-review) - The AA Arrivals Lounge at Heathrow T3 delivers. It's not fancy or clever, but what it does do really well is the basics: a hot shower, decent food and peace.
- [Review: American Airlines First Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3](https://pointszilla.com/review-american-airlines-first-lounge-heathrow-terminal-3) - Reviewing the American Airlines First Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3. With so many options in T3, why choose the AA Lounge?
- [Review: Qantas Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3](https://pointszilla.com/review-qantas-lounge-heathrow-terminal-3) - Review of the Qantas Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3, a relaxing and beautiful space that has a host of facilities and some reasonable food options.
- [Review: BA Galleries First & Club Lounge at Heathrow T3](https://pointszilla.com/review-ba-galleries-first-club-lounge-at-heathrow-t3) - Reviewing the hybrid First and Business Class lounge for British Airways at Heathrow Terminal 3, including the FIrst Class dining room.
- [Review: Cathay Pacific First Lounge Heathrow](https://pointszilla.com/review-cathay-pacific-first-lounge-heathrow) - Widely regarded as one of the best lounges at London Heathrow, is the Cathay Pacific First Class lounge actually any good?
- [Review: Emirates lounge at Manchester T1](https://pointszilla.com/review-emirates-lounge-at-manchester-t1) - Emirates transports more premium passengers from MAN than any other airline, so what's the pre-flight experience like in their lounge?
- [We spent £230 on this Emirates First Class lounge and instantly regretted it](https://pointszilla.com/we-spent-230-on-this-emirates-first-class-lounge-and-instantly-regretted-it) - All Emirates First Class lounges are not built the same. There's one at DXB that's definitely not worth the upgrade fee.
- [Review: 1903 Lounge at Manchester Airport (Terminal 2)](https://pointszilla.com/review-1903-lounge-at-manchester-airport-terminal-2) - On paper it's the most premium lounge at Terminal 2, but what's it actually like to visit? Here's what we found when we visited for breakfast.
- [Fly to the Maldives from London with Beond](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [What is the cheapest way to buy Avios points?](https://pointszilla.com/what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-buy-avios-points) - If you need to get Avios points quickly you might be considering buying them. There are three different ways to do this, and they all have different prices.
- [Latest Aether Offer: 40% off at Manchester Airport's private terminal](https://pointszilla.com/latest-aether-offer-manchester-airport) - How to experience Manchester Airport's excellent private terminal for less. The current offer gives you 40% off specific packages.
- [What are American Express Dell credits & how do you use them?](https://pointszilla.com/what-are-american-express-dell-credits-how-do-you-use-them) - Some American Express cards get up to £150 a year in free Dell credits. Are they on your card, and how can do you actually use them?
- [How to collect and spend Avios at Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh Airports](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-collect-and-spend-avios-at-manchester-birmingham-edinburgh-airports) - Another way to earn (and spend) Avios points has launched. How do you get more points at UK airports, and is it worth it?
- [British Airways launches Starlink on a 787 today](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [How to buy BA tier points using Avios](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-buy-ba-tier-points-using-avios) - Can you buy tier points from British Airways using Avios instead of cash? You might be surprised to hear that you can, and it's instant.
- [Which British Airways planes have the new First Class suite?](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [Need to know: When do Avios points and airline miles expire?](https://pointszilla.com/need-to-know-when-do-avios-points-and-airline-miles-expire) - Don't lose those hard earned points. Each airline has a different set of rules around how long those points will stay active.
- [Hotels.com rewards are back, here's why I won't be using it](https://pointszilla.com/hotels-com-rewards-are-back-heres-why-i-wont-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.
- [Where can you fly direct from Manchester using Avios?](https://pointszilla.com/where-can-you-fly-direct-from-manchester-using-avios) - If you're based on the North West and have some Avios to use, what are your options? There's a surprising number of destinations available to you.
- [Which British Airways planes have the new Club Suite?](https://pointszilla.com/which-british-airways-planes-have-the-new-club-suite) - The Club Suite, complete with sliding door and guaranteed aisle access is a step-up, but which BA planes have the new club suite?
- [Airline Points For Dummies: What I Wish I Knew When I Started](https://pointszilla.com/airline-points-for-dummies-my-advice) - Getting started with points collection - here's six things that I wish I knew when I started collecting Avios and airline miles
- [Can you buy access to Qatar lounges in Doha?](https://pointszilla.com/can-you-buy-access-to-qatar-lounges-in-doha) - A breakdown of all the ways to pay for lounge access with Qatar, including pricing, and a couple of hacks to reduce the cost or make it free.
- [Definitive Review of the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences](https://pointszilla.com/hilton-riyadh-hotel-residences-review) - Our stay at the Hilton hotel Riyadh - the good, the bad and the confusing are featured in this review of this hotel, located close to central Riyadh.
- [Amex's "a year of rewards" starts now, with bonus Avios](https://pointszilla.com/amexs-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.
- [Every important airline and hotel offer](https://pointszilla.com/every-important-airline-and-hotel-offer-this-year) - All of the latest flight and hotel offers in one place. Updated in realtime as each offer changes, or new offers become available.
- [American't: Why is it so difficult to fly to the US from Manchester?](https://pointszilla.com/americant-why-is-it-so-difficult-to-fly-to-the-us-from-manchester) - Soon just one scheduled airline will fly from Manchester to the US. Less then a decade ago there were seven. What went wrong at MAN?
- [This valuable Amex bonus is disappearing for good...](https://pointszilla.com/this-valuable-amex-bonus-is-disappearing-for-good) - Big, negative, changes are being made by Amex on their Gold and Platinum business cards in the UK. If you earn points through a small business, these could have a significant impact.
- [Act Quick: Avios Hotels Now 15 Points/£ Earn Rate](https://pointszilla.com/act-quick-avios-hotels-now-15-points-earn-rate) - For a limited time you can boost your earn rate on the Avios hotels website. Read why this is still our number one source of points.
- [The Great Northern Market food hall opens at MAN](https://pointszilla.com/the-great-northern-market-food-hall-opens-at-man) - Seven new food options at Terminal 2. The brands sound kinda-of familiar, but it's not just the food that's freshly made.
- [Which BA planes have WiFi? And how much is it?](https://pointszilla.com/which-ba-planes-have-wifi-and-how-much-is-it) - Which British Airways planes have Wifi? How fast is it, how do you use it and how much does each package cost? Find out more.
- [What are the British Airways boarding groups?](https://pointszilla.com/what-are-the-british-airways-boarding-groups) - There are eight different ways that BA will categorise you as a passenger. Those categories are linked to when you'll be allowed to board the plane.
- [Amex retention bonuses: how to get extra points every year](https://pointszilla.com/amex-retention-bonuses-how-to-get-extra-points-every-year) - Renewing your card membership for another year means, for most cardholders, paying another fee. Should you get rewarded for this loyalty?
- [What on earth has happened to British Airways at Manchester Airport](https://pointszilla.com/what-on-earth-has-happened-to-british-airways-at-manchester-airport) - The hope was that when BA moved to Terminal 2 at MAN everything would get better. The future doesn't look that great, and it's all down to the airport.
- [When are peak and off-peak dates for Avios redemptions?](https://pointszilla.com/peak-off-peak-avios-redemption-dates) - What are Peak and Off-Peak redemption rates for Avios flights, and what dates in 2026 are cheaper for reward flights?
- [Heavily discounted Business Class fares to the US, via Dublin](https://pointszilla.com/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](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [Travel Goals: Five Stunning Airport Lounges I Plan To Visit](https://pointszilla.com/travel-goals-five-stunning-airport-lounges-i-plan-to-visit) - There's a handful of mind-blowing airport lounges spread out across the globe. My plan is to visit almost all of them in the next three months
- [New: Ask A Points Expert](https://pointszilla.com/new-ask-a-points-expert) - Our brand new community page for crowdsourcing answers to points and travel related challenges.
- [The most popular Avios destinations in 2025](https://pointszilla.com/the-most-popular-avios-destinations-in-2025) - Which cities and countries were the most popular choices for Avios redemptions in 2025? British Airways has released the Avios Unwrapped.
- [How to earn 33 Avios per £ when you book hotels](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-earn-33-avios-per-when-you-book-hotels) - The Avios Hotels website gives you a generous 10 points per £ on hotel bookings, but you can now boost this to a lofty 33/£
- [Reward Flight Saver: What is it and how does it work?](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-reward-flight-saver) - How can Reward Flight Saver (RFS) help you reduce the cash element on a British Airways Avios reward flight? Here's how RFS works, and how to utilise it.
- [Deep data dive: how busy are the BA lounges at Heathrow?](https://pointszilla.com/how-busy-are-the-ba-lounges-at-heathrow) - How busy are the British Airways lounges at LHR? I take a deep dive into the occupancy data behind the lounges. When is the best time to visit?
- [BA Avios Shopping Website: What is it, how does it work?](https://pointszilla.com/ba-avios-shopping-website-what-is-it-how-does-it-work) - What is the Avios Shopping website and how can you use it to earn thousands of points? Read my ultimate guide to the shopping portal
- [Qatar Airways Lounge at Manchester Airport](https://pointszilla.com/qatar-airways-lounge-at-manchester-airport) - If you're travelling from Manchester with Qatar, which lounge do you have access to right now, and what lounges in the future?
- [Selling or renting your home? Earn Avios with Foxtons](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [How to buy an equivalent to BA bronze status for £38 using your hotel status](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-buy-an-equivalent-to-ba-bronze-status-for-38-using-your-hotel-status) - There's a neat status match trick via Royal Jordanian that means you could get BA bronze for just £38. Find out how I did this, and what it means.
- [Avios subscriptions: how do they work, are they worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/avios-subscriptions-how-do-they-work-are-they-worth-it) - Sitting somewhere between buying points and boosting points, Avios subscriptions serve a purpose. For some travellers, they could be useful.
- [BA increases price & points needed for reward flights](https://pointszilla.com/breaking-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.
- [How many Avios do you need for a reward flight?](https://pointszilla.com/how-many-avios-do-you-need-for-a-reward-flight) - Just how many points do you need for an Avios reward flight, and how is it calculated? I break down the parts that influence the total.
- [How many Avios reward seats does BA have on each flight?](https://pointszilla.com/how-many-reward-seats-does-ba-have-for-avios-points-on-each-flight) - How many Avios seats are available on each BA flight, and how can you leverage your searches to increase the reward seat availability?
- [Boosting Avios - how to do it and is it worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/boosting-avios-how-to-do-it-and-is-it-worth-it) - If you need Avios quickly then boosting your points, instead of buying them, is a far more cost effective way of increasing your balance.
- [Avios & PizzaExpress - now you can spend points on pizza](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [British Airways First Wing re-opens after refurb](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-first-wing) - It could be the airlines fastest refurbishment project on record. BA has completed their work on the First Wing at Heathrow T5.
- [Which airlines can you book with Avios points?](https://pointszilla.com/which-airlines-can-you-book-with-avios-points) - Which airlines allow you to spend Avios points on their flights? A long-list of every available option that you can use your points with.
- [What are Qatar's Flexi Rewards when booking a reward flight?](https://pointszilla.com/what-are-qatars-flexi-rewards-when-booking-a-reward-flight) - Qatar have a solution for finding more reward seats. It opens up more seats, but booking them will cost you more points.
- [Which airlines can I use a British Airways companion voucher on](https://pointszilla.com/which-airlines-can-i-use-a-british-airways-companion-voucher-on) - If you have a BA companion voucher which airlines can you use it on? You'll be surprised to read it's not just British Airways.
- [The Ultimate Guide To Earning Avios For Small Businesses](https://pointszilla.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-earning-avios-for-small-businesses) - How can you maximise your point collection as an SME? Here's my top tips based on five years of leveraging my small business to earn more Avios.
- [British Airways upgrading their Heathrow lounges](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-upgrading-their-heathrow-lounges) - Every BA lounge at Heathrow is due to be upgraded, but what will they look like and when will the work be completed?
- [Capital On Tap launches Virgin points transfers](https://pointszilla.com/capital-on-tap-launches-virgin-points-transfers) - Capital On Tap promised new points transfer partners earlier this year, and they've now delivered two new Virgin options.
- [Does Manchester Airport have an arrivals lounge?](https://pointszilla.com/does-manchester-airport-have-an-arrivals-lounge) - Landing in Manchester on an early flight and need to freshen up? Here are all the options for grabbing a shower, or a short nap.
- [Which lounge does Etihad use at Manchester Airport?](https://pointszilla.com/which-lounge-does-etihad-use-at-manchester-airport) - With recently terminal changes, where should you head to if you're flying out of Manchester with Etihad, and you get lounge access?
- [When will BA (and other airlines) move to Manchester T2?](https://pointszilla.com/when-will-ba-and-other-airlines-move-to-manchester-t2) - A whole host of airlines still need to transfer from Terminals 1 and 3, and they need to make that move sharpish. The big question is: when?
- [Avios Shopping Black Flyday - 50% extra points](https://pointszilla.com/avios-shopping-black-flyday-50-extra-points) - Until the 28th December the earn rate across over a thousand online stores on the Avios Shopping portal will increase by 50%.
- [How to turn spare Etihad points into actual cash](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-turn-spare-etihad-points-into-actual-cash) - A little-known way to turn Etihad points into cash, on a virtual VIsa card. Great if you have orphaned points in an Etihad account and they're about to expire.
- [Can you pay to access Emirates airport lounges?](https://pointszilla.com/can-you-pay-to-access-emirates-airport-lounges) - If you want to upgrade your trip, can you use cash to get access to Emirates excellent lounges? The answer might surprise you.
- [Avios Shop: Now selling luggage for points, but is it worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/avios-shop-now-selling-luggage-for-points-but-is-it-worth-it) - You can now use your Avios points to get a discount on luggage, as well as Apple products, but is it a valuable use of your points?
- [Which cities does BA fly to in the US, Canada and Mexico?](https://pointszilla.com/which-cities-does-ba-fly-to-in-the-us-canada-and-mexico) - If you're travelling to North America with British Airways what routes can you fly, what planes operate on them and which ones have first class?
- [New Maldives Terminal: British Airways & Virgin switching](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Capital On Tap offering 10% off Qatar flights](https://pointszilla.com/capital-on-tap-offering-10-off-qatar-flights) - Another 10% off Qatar Airways offer, this time via Capital On Tap. Unlike the recent Hilton offer the booking and travel window is much wider.
- [Qatar & Hilton: 10% off flights and bonus Avios](https://pointszilla.com/qatar-hilton-10-off-flights-and-bonus-avios) - Earn extra Avios and upto 10% off Economy and Business Class flights, if your travel plans fit in with the specific dates.
- [BA moving to T2 at Manchester, and what it means](https://pointszilla.com/ba-moving-to-t2-at-manchester-and-what-it-means) - British Airways is due to move to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport. What will this mean for the travel experience, and airport lounge?
- [The brand new BA "lounge" at Manchester Airport](https://pointszilla.com/the-brand-new-ba-lounge-at-manchester-airport) - There's a brand new lounge for BA passengers at Manchester Terminal Three. Here's why you shouldn't get excited about it.
- [Which lounge does British Airways use at Manchester Airport (Updated October 2025)](https://pointszilla.com/which-lounge-does-british-airways-use-at-manchester-airport-updated-october-2025) - The wait is over. British Airways have now moved to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport and that means (another) new lounge for passengers.
- [Is the Nutmeg 5,000 Avios offer worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/is-the-nutmeg-5000-avios-offer-worth-it) - It's a simple offer from Nutmeg, but what are the terms and conditions behind it, and is it really worth your effort (and the risk)?
- [The heroes and villains of airport drop off charges](https://pointszilla.com/the-heroes-and-villians-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](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Where does British Airways fly first class?](https://pointszilla.com/where-does-british-airways-fly-first-class) - BA's First Suite is their best seat n the sky, but which planes have it, and what routes? A breakdown of every plane, and destination, with First Class.
- [How to claim on American Express travel insurance](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-claim-on-american-express-travel-insurance) - Here's how yous ubmit an insurance claim if you have an Amex card, and which cards include travel insurance (and to what level)
- [Manchester Airport Terminal 2 is three (kinda). Here are the numbers behind it.](https://pointszilla.com/manchester-airport-terminal-2-is-three-kinda-here-are-the-numbers-behind-it) - Manchester Airports Terminal 2 was a step change for the airport, and the region. It's been three years (and the project is still ongoing).
- [Uber giving away three million Avios](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [What happens if my BA account gets hacked?](https://pointszilla.com/what-happens-if-my-ba-account-gets-hacked) - How do you know if your British Airways account has been hacked, what should you do, and how to secure your accounts plus will you get stolen Avios back?
- [Hayyak Lounge Review - Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport)](https://pointszilla.com/hayyak-lounge-review-riyadh-king-khalid-international-airport) - A review of the Hayyak Lounge, based in Terminal 3 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- [Deliveroo: Earning Avios/Virgin points, and how to get free membership](https://pointszilla.com/deliveroo-earning-avios-virgin-points-and-how-to-get-free-membership) - Your regular restaurant or shopping orders can earn you Avios or Virgin points. On top of that there's multiple ways to get free Deliveroo membership.
- [Manchester Airport: Is it really that bad?](https://pointszilla.com/manchester-airport-is-it-really-that-bad) - Rated the worst in the UK, again. The airport claims that 91% of travellers score them as good or above. Who is actually right?
- [Can you move Amex Membership Reward points to another card?](https://pointszilla.com/can-you-move-amex-membership-reward-points-to-another-card) - The simple request that made things significantly worse. Yes you can, in a way, transfer points from one card to another, but there's limits and big risks.
- [Emirates: First Class still possible via Skywards points](https://pointszilla.com/emirates-first-class-skywards-points) - You can still get First Class seats on Emirates using Skywards points, despite the changes the airline made to their frequent flyer scheme
- [You can now use Avios to get discounts on Apple products](https://pointszilla.com/you-can-now-use-avios-to-get-discounts-on-apple-products) - You can now use Avios points to get discounts on Apple products, but is it actually worth it? Here's a deep dive into the true value.
- [Where can I get a shower at Heathrow airport? How much will it cost?](https://pointszilla.com/where-can-i-get-a-shower-at-heathrow-airport-how-much-will-it-cost) - Where can you get a shower at Heathrow Airport, and how much will it cost? A rundown of all of the options, from lounges to Hotels
- [Is a BA companion voucher worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/is-a-ba-companion-voucher-worth-it) - Is a BA companion voucher worth it? Here's a breakdown of all the pro's and cons of companion British Airways companion vouchers.
- [Open and close times for every British Airways lounge](https://pointszilla.com/open-and-close-times-for-every-british-airways-lounge) - BA operates 28 lounges across the UK, and Worldwide. Here's the opening and closing times for every lounge in their network.
- [New shops and restaurants open today at Manchester Airport](https://pointszilla.com/new-shops-and-restaurants-open-today-at-manchester-airport) - Six new places to shop and dine are opening today at MAN Terminal 2, with the promise of many more later this year.
- [Manchester Airport: All 22 new T2 restaurants & shops](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Aether, the new private Terminal at Manchester, is now bookable](https://pointszilla.com/aether-the-new-private-terminal-at-manchester-is-now-bookable) - Aether, Manchester Airports new private terminal, has now launched its booking website, with availability from 4th November 2024
- [BA (Re)launches Kuala Lumpur, doubles Tokyo Haneda flights](https://pointszilla.com/ba-relaunches-kuala-lumpur-doubles-tokyo-haneda-flights) - British Airways is relaunching flights to Malaysia, with a daily evening flight to Kuala Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to Tokyo Haneda flights.
- [How do you earn BA tier points from your Amex card?](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-tier-points-earn-amex-card) - Back in 2024 BA promised that you could earn tier points via their Amex card. Their self-imposed deadline has passed, and the scheme is no closer to launching.
- [Heathrow Fast Track Arrivals: What is it, how do you use it?](https://pointszilla.com/heathrow-fast-track-arrivals) - Heathrow launches the Fast Track Arrivals service for passengers who can't use the E-gates. For £25/£35 you can skip the queues.
- [What's it like to walk underneath Heathrow airport?](https://pointszilla.com/heathrow-t5-walkways-under-airport) - Far below Heathrow T5 is a walkway that takes you from T5A to T5B and then T5C. If you want to avoid people for ten minutes, this could be right up your street.
- [British Airways Premier status: What is it, who gets it?](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-premier-status-what-is-it-who-gets-it) - The secret British Airways tier that less than five hundred people have. What is BA Premier, what are the perks and how do you get it?
- [New Leeds Lounges: Avro and Six Eight One + discount code](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [How to use a British Airways companion voucher](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-use-a-british-airways-companion-voucher) - The most powerful Avios hack: the companion voucher. Here's my ultimate guide to using it, and I answer a tonne of questions.
- [Qatar launches Privilege Club Pro - is it worth it?](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [Which airlines and aircraft have onboard bars and lounges?](https://pointszilla.com/which-planes-have-bars-and-lounges) - If you're looking to enjoy a drink or watch live sports with friends which airlines and aircraft offer on-board bars and lounges? And which one is the best?
- [Virgin: Significant experience upgrades including Starlink](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Booking a hotel? Here are the top ways to earn Avios](https://pointszilla.com/booking-a-hotel-here-are-the-top-ways-to-earn-avios) - Hotel bookings offer a great opportunity to earn extra Avios. Here's a list of the top ways to secure more points from your bookings.
- [You can now bid for upgrades on British Airways flights](https://pointszilla.com/you-can-now-bid-for-upgrades-on-british-airways-flights) - How to bid for cabin upgrades on British Airways flights using the new Plusgrade partnership. Read about the launch, and how to use this approach.
- [Launched: Parking at Aether, Manchester's private terminal](https://pointszilla.com/launched-parking-at-aether-manchesters-private-terminal) - If you're travelling to Manchester Airport's private terminal Aether by car, where do you park and how does it work? We answer all of your parking questions.
- [Act Quick: Buy Avios And Get up to 50% Bonus with Qatar](https://pointszilla.com/act-quick-buy-avios-and-get-up-to-50-bonus-with-qatar) - For a limited time Qatar will boost an Avios purchase by upto 50%. Use them with Qatar or swap those points back to BA.
- [UK's Best & Worst Airports 2024: Is this accurate?](https://pointszilla.com/uks-best-worst-airports-2024-is-this-accurate) - The 2024 list of the UK's best and worst airports has arrived, thanks to the annual Which? survey.
- [Book a private jet using Avios with Qatar](https://pointszilla.com/book-a-private-jet-using-avios-with-qatar) - Now there's a way to use your Avios to book a private Jet, through Qatar Executive. It's a world first, and one to get the points collectors excited.
- [Act Quick: Buy Avios (from Finnair) for just 0.91p per point](https://pointszilla.com/act-quick-buy-avios-from-finnair-for-just-0-91p-per-point) - Until the 20th November 2024 Finnair will give you up to 50% extra Avios when you buy through them.
- [Roundup: Amex Nespresso offer, Aether chef pics plus new Virgin flights](https://pointszilla.com/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
- [Aether: Service updates, Summer offer and a discount](https://pointszilla.com/aether-service-updates-summer-offer-and-a-discount) - More changes at Manchester's private terminal Aether, with a Summer Special offer and a hack to fly cabin-bag only airlines
- [Earning Avios from wine: the ultimate guide](https://pointszilla.com/earning-avios-from-wine-the-ultimate-guide) - Buying wine online or in-store? You could be earning thousands of Avios. I breakdown all the different ways to pickup Avios on wine, no matter how you buy it.
- [How to convert Avios points into gift cards](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-convert-avios-points-into-gift-cards) - How can you turn unwanted Avios points into gift cards? It's not easy, but it's possible. I break down two different ways to get value from your points.
- [The British Airways Club: Goodbye Executive Club, hello big changes](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [New Emirates Lounge at Manchester Terminal 2](https://pointszilla.com/new-emirates-lounge-at-manchester-terminal-2) - The new Emirates business and first class lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 - when will it open and what will it look like?
- [What happens when your luggage goes missing with British Airways?](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-missing-luggage-what-to-do) - When your luggage goes missing with BA, what should you do and what happens next? Will BA pay compensation for misplaced cases?
- [Get Radisson VIP status if you have Avanti Platinum](https://pointszilla.com/get-radisson-vip-status-if-you-have-avanti-platinum) - A valuable perk from Avanti, which makes their already-very-decent Club Avanti scheme even better. Now you can get Radisson VIP status.
- [How to link your Qatar Privilege Club to your British Airways Executive Club Account](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-link-your-qatar-privilege-club-to-your-british-airways-executive-club-account) - Linking your British Airways and Qatar accounts is a simple process, which gives you significantly more ways to use your Avios.
- [Interview: Capital On Tap's Product Director Nik Haukohl](https://pointszilla.com/capital-on-tap-interview) - With some big changes taking place at Capital On Tap we sat down with Nik Haukohl to chat about their customers, and their future.
- [Finnair launches Avios subscriptions](https://pointszilla.com/finnair-avios-subscriptions) - Buying Avios got slightly easier. Finnair has launched their Avios Subscription service, very similar to the BA one, with a few differences.
- [Review: British Airways lounge at Heathrow T5B](https://pointszilla.com/review-british-airways-lounge-heathrow-t5b) - British Airways lounge at Heathrow T5 is spacious, well designed and has enough food and drink options to keep you happy. Read on to see more of this lounge.
- [Which US cities have daytime flights to Europe?](https://pointszilla.com/which-us-cities-have-daytime-flights-to-the-europe) - Daytime flights from the US should help reduce jetlag. Here's my list of every daytime US to Europe flight, with airlines, flight numbers and times.
- [Revolut to launch points earning credit card](https://pointszilla.com/revolut-to-launch-points-earning-credit-card) - A new points earning credit card is coming soon, via Revolut and their recently launched RevPoints. Will it make Amex worried?
- [Can you really pay HMRC with an Amex or credit card?](https://pointszilla.com/can-you-really-pay-hmrc-with-an-amex-or-credit-card) - Is it possible to pay your tax bill using an American Express card, or another points earning credit card? Yes, but it might not be worth it.
- [Avios Hotels: How does it work, and why should you use it?](https://pointszilla.com/avios-hotels-how-does-it-work-and-why-should-you-use-it) - What is the Avios Hotels platform, and how can you earn thousands of Avios by booking a hotel? Here's a guide to the easiest way to earn Avios.
- [Avios launches Goals: a new way to track progress towards reward seats](https://pointszilla.com/avios-launches-goals-a-new-way-to-track-progress-towards-reward-seats) - Avios has launched Avios Goals. A new way to find reward seat availability and track your progress towards having enough points.
- [Hotel Review: Sofitel at Heathrow Terminal 5.](https://pointszilla.com/hotel-review-sofitel-at-heathrow-terminal-5) - Reviewing the Sofitel at Heathrow T5. It's the easiest hotel to access, in fact you don't even need to leave the terminal, but is it any good?
- [Qatar close to 100% rollout of Starlink on 777s](https://pointszilla.com/qatar-close-to-100-rollout-of-starlink-on-777s) - Qatar are adding Starlink to their fleet at a rapid pace, and are way ahead of schedule. Find out which plane type is next.
- [Which aircraft can you take a shower on? What's the experience like?](https://pointszilla.com/which-aircraft-can-you-take-a-shower-on-whats-the-experience-like) - Taking a shower on a plane is an amazing experience, but which airlines have them on board? Here's a (short) list of all your options
- [How to quickly get 10,000 Avios](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-quickly-get-10000-avios) - Need an Avios boost? Here's how to get 10k (or more) points quickly. From the well-known ways to increase your balance, to the secret Avios hacks that are a lot more cost effective.
- [Aether Pricing Increase: £560 more for families](https://pointszilla.com/aether-pricing-increase-560-more-for-families) - Three months in and Manchester Airport have increased the prices for their private terminal Aether across every single package.
- [BA's Seattle Lounge has been refurbished](https://pointszilla.com/bas-seattle-lounge-has-been-refurbished) - BA's Seattle Lounge has reopened after a much needed refurbishment. It now has a softer colour scheme, upgraded food and drink plus a la carte for FIrst Class.
- [Finally, Club Avanti launches a members portal](https://pointszilla.com/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 today's announcement from Avant.
- [Avios Advice: Three things to do when you're getting started](https://pointszilla.com/avios-advice-three-things-to-do-when-youre-getting-started) - My Avios advice: here's the three most important bits of advice I'd give anyone who is starting out on their Avios collection journey.
- [Act quick: Upto 3,000 Avios when you book a hotel at Avios Hotels](https://pointszilla.com/act-quick-upto-3000-avios-when-you-book-a-hotel-at-avios-hotels) - Book your hotel via Avios and you could get a 3,000 bonus plus 10 Avios per pound you spend on the hotel. Offer ends on the 31st August 2024.
- [First Qatar flight with Starlink: Upto 220mpb/s internet access for free](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [What's it like travelling from Manchester Airport on Christmas day?](https://pointszilla.com/whats-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
- [How to avoid the crowds: all of the UK's VIP terminals](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-avoid-the-crowds-all-of-the-uks-vip-terminals) - Which UK airports have VIP terminals, that allow you to travel on commercial flights but without having to enter the main terminal? Here's a rundown of them all, including pricing.
- [Act Quick: How to earn 21.5 Avios per pound at Avios Hotels](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Refreshed: BA's Singapore Lounge at Changi](https://pointszilla.com/refreshed-bas-singapore-lounge-at-changi) - BA has refreshed their popular Singapore lounge, making the classy, but dark, lounge a lot lighter and softer, plus new food and drink offerings.
- [Amex quietly removes Singapore as a points transfer partner](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [More Avios Only flights launched for 2025](https://pointszilla.com/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](https://pointszilla.com/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?](https://pointszilla.com/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?
- [What to do if your BA booking doesn't have a ticket number?](https://pointszilla.com/what-to-do-if-your-ba-booking-doesnt-have-a-ticket-number) - Have a BA flight with no ticket number attached, or not got a confirmation email? Here's why it happens, and how to fix it.
- [Who are Riyadh Air? Will they shake-up the industry?](https://pointszilla.com/who-are-riyadh-air-and-how-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?
- [Etihad increase flights frequency: MAN is a big winner](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Aether at Manchester Airport Opens Today](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [Etihad trains - why you won't want to travel with them](https://pointszilla.com/etihad-trains-why-you-wont-want-to-travel-with-them) - Etihad's booking process is now returning some interesting - read questionable, and messy - journeys that include trains.
- [How to transfer British Airways Avios to Finnair (or back)](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-transfer-british-airways-avios-to-finnair-or-back) - How to transfer Finnair Avios points to British Airways Avios, or send them back the other way.
- [Virgin Points: Significant (and positive) changes happening right now](https://pointszilla.com/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.
- [No1 Lounge opening in Heathrow T2](https://pointszilla.com/no1-lounge-opening-in-heathrow-t2) - Heathrow T2 is getting a new lounge. No1 Lounges opens in December 2024.
- [London City: New eateries, departure upgrades & increased passenger numbers](https://pointszilla.com/london-city-new-eateries-departure-upgrades-increased-passenger-numbers) - London City is improving - new places to eat, shop and an increase in passenger numbers
- [Pasta Evangelists to open at Manchester Airport](https://pointszilla.com/pasta-evangelists-to-open-at-manchester-airport) - Manchester's T2 is due to complete in 2025. Before then, in fact very soon, Pasta Evangelists is due to open. Another Italian option in the terminal, but perhaps one that's more accessible
- [How to change the frequent flyer account on a BA booking](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-change-the-frequent-flyer-account-on-a-ba-booking) - Switching the frequent flyer number on a BA booking should be easy, but it's not. Find out how to change this online, without having to speak to the British Airways call centre.
- [First Avios-Only Flight From Aer Lingus](https://pointszilla.com/first-avios-only-flight-from-aer-lingus) - Aer Lingus has announced their first pair of Avios-Only flights, set for April 2025. Could this be the first of many?
- [Earn Avios from your morning coffee with Gail's and Paul](https://pointszilla.com/earn-avios-from-your-morning-coffee-with-gails-and-paul) - If you're buying a coffee why not earn Avios from it at the same time? Get upto 5 Avios per pound spent at two national(ish) coffee chains.
- [Amazing - office chairs made from old BA seats](https://pointszilla.com/amazing-office-chairs-made-from-old-ba-seats) - An amazing way to re-use old BA airline seats. Watch the TikTok on how they turn old economy seats into office seats.
- [Big Qatar news: more flights to key destinations inc. London + caviar in Business](https://pointszilla.com/big-qatar-news-more-flights-to-key-destinations-inc-london-caviar-in-business) - Qatar is increasing the frequency of lights to London, Miami, Tokyo and Male. Plus big news on caviar in Business Class.
- [Get free Apple TV+ with Barclays Premier](https://pointszilla.com/get-free-apple-tv-with-barclays-premier) - Without much fanfare Barclays have launched a valuable perk for Premier customers - free Apple TV
- [BA launches Jeddah flights with good Avios availability](https://pointszilla.com/ba-launches-jeddah-flights-with-good-avios-availability) - British Airways launches a second Saudi Arabian destination: Jeddah. Home to F1, and stunning beaches. Flying daily, from the 4th November
- [A new floating hotel coming to Manchester?](https://pointszilla.com/a-new-floating-hotel-coming-to-manchester) - Manchester could be getting it's first floating hotel, with the announcement from the Good Hotels group that they want to drop anchor in Salford Quays
- [New 2025 Avios-only flights- with one surprising destination](https://pointszilla.com/new-2025-avios-only-flights-with-one-surprising-destination) - British Airways announce even more Avios Only flights for 2025 with one surprising designation.
- [It's Here! New Qatar Next-Gen Qsuite Launches](https://pointszilla.com/new-qatar-qsuite-launches) - Stunning: Qatar launches the brand new "NextGen" Qsuite. With a tonne of new features, this is another big leap for business class seats.
- [What is the British Airways Club Suite and why is it better?](https://pointszilla.com/what-is-the-british-airways-club-suite-and-why-is-it-better) - What does it mean to have the BA Club Suite on your flight, and how is the seat different from the original Club World seat?
- [AMEX points transfer to Emirates Skywards is being devalued](https://pointszilla.com/amex-points-transfer-to-emirates-skywards-is-being-devalued) - Transfering American Express Membership Reward points to Emirates Skywards is being devalued. Act quick if you're looking to transfer.
- [How to swap your Avios for amazing experiences](https://pointszilla.com/how-to-swap-your-avios-for-amazing-experiences) - Did you know can you swap your Avios points for once-in-a-lifetime experiences? I break down what's available, and how to do it.
- [Business Class Avios Availability For Christmas 2024](https://pointszilla.com/business-class-avios-availability-for-christmas-2024) - What Avios options are there for sun this December and you want to travel in Business Class (Full, not Euro) with British Airways?
- [Where can you fly from Newcastle Airport using Avios points or miles?](https://pointszilla.com/where-can-you-fly-from-newcastle-airport-using-points-miles) - Which airlines can you use miles on from Newcastle Airport? A surprising number, and a wealth of connections are offer too.
- [Edinburgh Airport expanding post-security food offering](https://pointszilla.com/edinburgh-airport-expanding-post-security-food-offering) - Work starts on three new restaurants later this year, all of which are post-security.
- [British Airways offering 25% off the Uber Boat to London City airport](https://pointszilla.com/british-airways-offering-25-off-the-uber-boat-to-london-city-airport) - Looking for a unique way to head to London City Airport? Jump on the Uber Boat and get 25% off if you have a BA flight that day.

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