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Flying While Pregnant: Airline Policies You Need to Know 2025
Welcome to the first part of our new Family Travel Series . We're starting right at the beginning of your flying journey with a family, travelling while pregnant. First things first: we're not medical professionals, and this article is not intended to offer medical advice. That’s best left to the experts. What we can do, however, is guide you through the pregnancy travel policies of some of the most popular UK airlines, so you know what to expect before you book. Flying whil

Helena
Jul 18, 20254 min read


NEW: British Airways 40% Bonus Avios Offer When You Buy Avios
Update: find a more current offer here . Yes, this is in addition to the Avios flight sale that we wrote about yesterday... British...

Sam
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Stop the Press! British Airways Avios Flight Sale, With Up to 40% Off, and Select Destinations at a Huge 45% Off
Updated: Now includes full list of destinations. British Airways has launched a limited-time sale offering up to 40% off the amount of...

Sam
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Flying from the UK: Free Hand Luggage Rules Explained
Hand luggage used to be the budget traveller’s best friend, just a small case, no checked baggage, and off you go. But now, depending on which airline you choose, your cabin bag might just squeeze in a pair of socks and a toothbrush… unless you pay extra. Last week we reported on the fact that oversized bags on easyJet are earning gate staff bonuses for every one caught! Each carrier seems to have wildly different rules on what you can take on board with you If you’ve ever f

Helena
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Cheap Maldives Flights Using Virgin Points
The Maldives are seen as one of the holy grail reward flights from the UK. Before Virgin Atlantic made every seat available to be purchased using points, availability across Virgin or British Airways was sparce. Arriving in the Maldives offers up some excellent views Well, if you're flexible with when you are willing to go, then there happen to be some relative bargains in November if you have enough Virgin Points. Virgin have recently increased the frequency of this route fr

Sam
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Good News for Podophobia Suffers (Fear of Feet) - The TSA Now Allows You to Keep Your Shoes On
After nearly two decades of requiring passengers to remove their shoes at airport security checkpoints, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially eliminated this widely criticised policy. The change, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on July 8, represents one of the most significant updates to airport security procedures since the post-9/11 era. The End of an Era - TSA Let You Keep Your Shoes On The shoe removal requireme

Sam
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Rugby, Roars & Rewards: Earn Avios with the British & Irish Lions Store
The wait is over, the British & Irish Lions are back on tour, and this time, they’re headed down under to take on Australia in what...

Helena
Jul 14, 20252 min read


British Airways Giveth, British Airways Taketh Away - British Airways Route Changes
This week, British Airways made a number of route changes, by adding a trio of routes, but also removing a trio of routes. Tweaking of...

Sam
Jul 13, 20252 min read


Starlink Now Fitted to All Qatar Airways 777's - Why Does This Matter? And, What's Next?
So Qatar Airways just knocked out an impressive upgrade - they've installed Starlink Wi-Fi on all 54 of their Boeing 777s, and they did...

Sam
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Earn Avios on Travel Insurance (The Smart Way to Cover Your Trip) - Thursday Travel Tips
Hello everyone! Welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips series – where we show you how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. Today’s tip? It’s something every traveller needs , but not everyone thinks about as a points opportunity: travel insurance. Travel insurance is a must have for any trip Yes, it’s one of those “tick-the-box” purchases before a trip. But when booked correctly – through the Avios website – your travel cover can even help you earn

Helena
Jul 10, 20255 min read
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