The oneworld airline alliance, of which British Airways is a core and founder member, has announced the launch of oneworld connect.  This means new airlines on which you can earn and redeem Avios. .....

The oneworld airline alliance, of which British Airways is a core and founder member, has announced the launch .....

4 Jun 20184 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Yes, a cheery subject for a Monday morning.  However, this is something that rarely comes up but does impact quite a few people, especially those who were hoarding Avios during their career to .....

Yes, a cheery subject for a Monday morning.  However, this is something that rarely comes up but does .....

4 Jun 20184 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

In theory, booking American Airlines flights with British Airways Avios is very straightforward. British Airways will show American Airlines flights on their booking system and you book them like any .....

In theory, booking American Airlines flights with British Airways Avios is very straightforward. British .....

3 Jun 20183 June 2018 by Anika Burnett • 35 comments

This is your final reminder that, all week, we have teamed up with insurance broker and Avios partner Alan Boswell Group to run an exclusive prize draw. One lucky winner will win 35,000 Avios. It will .....

This is your final reminder that, all week, we have teamed up with insurance broker and Avios partner Alan .....

3 Jun 20183 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

British Airways has announced that the airline has signed up to TSA pre-check to speed up your experience when travelling from the US. Passengers travelling on British Airways flights and codeshare .....

British Airways has announced that the airline has signed up to TSA pre-check to speed up your experience when .....

3 Jun 20183 June 2018 by Anika Burnett • 51 comments

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them or add to them. This is most likely to happen with secondary programmes where you once .....

There is nothing more frustrating than finding that your miles have expired when you finally come to use them .....

2 Jun 20182 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

If you lived in the United States between November 2006 and April 2013, you could be in line for a windfall following the proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against British Airways over .....

If you lived in the United States between November 2006 and April 2013, you could be in line for a windfall .....

1 Jun 20181 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 78 comments

British Airways has launched an Avios redemption sale – but with a catch. Until 17th June over 90 long-haul routes can be redeemed at 50% off, but in Economy only.   Which routes are .....

British Airways has launched an Avios redemption sale – but with a catch. Until 17th June over 90 .....

1 Jun 20181 June 2018 by Anika Burnett • 77 comments

One of the downsides of the fall of Sterling against the Dollar and the Euro since the Brexit vote has been to destroy much – but not all – of the generous arbitrage that used to be .....

One of the downsides of the fall of Sterling against the Dollar and the Euro since the Brexit vote has been to .....

31 May 201831 May 2018 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

We have written many times about the financial benefits of booking long-haul Avios redemptions on Iberia, and via Iberia Plus and not British Airways Executive Club. Taxes are a fraction of what you .....

We have written many times about the financial benefits of booking long-haul Avios redemptions on Iberia, and .....

30 May 201830 May 2018 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments

This week we have teamed up with insurance broker and Avios partner Alan Boswell Group to run an exclusive prize draw. One lucky winner will win 35,000 Avios. It will only take you a few seconds to .....

This week we have teamed up with insurance broker and Avios partner Alan Boswell Group to run an exclusive .....

29 May 201829 May 2018 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

Last Wednesday we told you that Tesco Direct, the Tesco non-food website, is to be closed on 9th July following years of losses. This is disappointing for Avios and Virgin Flying Club collectors as .....

Last Wednesday we told you that Tesco Direct, the Tesco non-food website, is to be closed on 9th July .....

29 May 201829 May 2018 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

If you are looking to redeem Avios for flights to Central or South America, you may end up booking BA’s sister airline Iberia. Iberia has an intriguing list of long-haul routes which cover .....

If you are looking to redeem Avios for flights to Central or South America, you may end up booking BA’s .....

26 May 201826 May 2018 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

Shirt maker Charles Tyrwhitt is offering a 11% discount on all purchases until 28th May using code UKCTN11. There is no minimum spend. This offer is available in-store and online.  The Charles .....

Shirt maker Charles Tyrwhitt is offering a 11% discount on all purchases until 28th May using code UKCTN11. .....

26 May 201826 May 2018 by Rob Burgess