Christmas shopping for pets can be just as fun, and just as tricky, as shopping for people. Our animals are basically people too, with just as much personality and just as many opinions!! In this gift guide for pets, we've covered off some tasty treats and cosy blankets to fun toys and practical gear, the options are endless. But here’s the best part: this year, your gift-buying can do more than just make tails wag or cats purr, it can actually earn you rewards for your futur

It's here. British Airways have now introduced their new Avios prices across the board for reward seats. Our initial assessment of price rises of around 10%, both in Avios and taxes/fees, has proved to be broadly correct (if you discount the 100% rise in taxes/fees for short haul redemptions, from only 50p, to a whole £1!). So if you wondered how much do British Airways Avios seats cost, then down below you'll find the up to date pricing chart for reward seats on British Air

Flying with dietary restrictions like mine isn’t always easy. I’m lactose intolerant, so I know the struggle of finding safe and satisfying meals when travelling. To be fair, mine isn't the most difficult, and actual allergen is much trickier. On our flights with Qatar Airways in January, I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the whole process was. Ordering a special meal was quick and straightforward, and the food itself was genuinely good, fresh, thoughtfully prepared, a

Can you believe it’s only two weeks until Christmas? The festive season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, your Christmas list might still be looking a little empty! Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves to create a cosy, inviting home, enjoys entertaining with style, or simply appreciates little luxuries that make everyday life feel special, this guide has you covered. From soothing wellbeing pods and elegant letterbox flowers to fun kitchen gadgets, i

For those of us who diligently collect Avios, Virgin Points, or any other points, there's an almost instinctive urge to redeem them whenever possible. After all, you've earned them, and using miles for flights feels like getting something for free.But here's most of you will already know: sometimes paying cash is actually the smarter choice. Knowing when to use cash instead of miles can mean the difference between maximising your rewards and squandering them on poor-value red

We aren’t really a couple for “date nights”. Cute concept, not us! But we do love nice food, and better than that, we love food where we don't have to pay!  Queue one of the best perks of the Platinum American Express Card. The annual dining credit. Giving cardmembers the chance to enjoy world-class meals at a wide range of participating restaurants, and with £400 in statement credits available every year, split into £100 for use abroad and £100 for use in the UK every six mo

So, let's address the elephant in the room. We are now in December, which is crazy, and I have genuinely only bought like 4 gifts so far so I am on catch up duty this weekend! Finding the perfect present for the foodie in your life can feel tricky, but it doesn’t have to be stressful, especially when you can earn Avios or Virgin Points while ticking off your list. Whether it’s for your coffee-loving cousin, aspiring home chef, or cocktail enthusiast friend, starting your shop

If you’ve ever searched for flights online and noticed that your ticket includes two different cabin classes, you might have stumbled across a mixed class fare. But what exactly does that mean, and why might airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer them? Mixed fares may well give you the best of both worlds in terms of value and comfort Let’s dive in. What is a Mixed Class Fare on a plane? A mixed class fare is when your journey is made up of two or more differ

If you’re loyal to American Express and love earning points on every purchase, there’s nothing more deflating than hearing the dreaded line: “We don’t take Amex.” It happens far more often than any of us would like, whether you’re at a restaurant, a shop, or even certain online retailers. For anyone who’s serious about maximising rewards, this limitation can feel like a genuine roadblock. But why is Amex acceptance still inconsistent? And more importantly, what can you do ab

We are back with another Bargain Bin, and if you’ve been patiently hoarding Virgin Points, your moment has absolutely arrived. From Christmas week steals to winter-sun escapes in January and February, there are some outrageously good-value redemptions hiding in plain sight right now. As always, we’ve been glued to vseats.io , the must-use tool for Virgin collectors that surfaces the “surely that’s a glitch?” level deals across cabins and routes. So, where should you be lookin