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Singapore's Changi Airport Review: The World's Best Airport, Unpacked
If you’ve ever wondered what the world’s best airport really looks like, Singapore’s Changi Airport continues to set the global benchmark in 2025. More than just a travel hub, Changi is a destination in its own right, blending state-of-the-art efficiency with lush greenery, immersive experiences, and stress-free travel from check-in to gate. With outdoor spaces, this is an airport with a difference Singapore's Changi Airport Review 2025 Sam has flown through this paragon of a

Helena
Jul 217 min read


easyJet Summer 2026 on Sale This Week, UK lifts ban on Pakistani airlines after five years, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to Close - News You May Have Missed, 20th July
easyJet Summer 2026 on Sale This Week EasyJet will release its summer 2026 flight schedule for sale next week on Tuesday 22nd July,...

Sam
Jul 203 min read


Corfu Airport Lounge Review: Inside the Goldair Handling Lounge
If you’re flying internationally out of Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU), finding a quiet spot to relax before your flight can be...

Helena
Jul 194 min read


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 184 min read


How to Earn Avios on Car Hire with Avis and Budget - Turn Every Journey into a Reward: Thursday Travel Tips
Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips series – where we show you how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. Today’s tip? Car hire. It’s an essential part of many holidays, but did you know it’s also a hidden gem for earning Avios? This was our hire car in California back in 2022... it was a tank! Whether you're driving through scenic countryside, just picking up a car for a business trip, or renting a van for your next house move,

Helena
Jul 174 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 172 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 163 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 166 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 152 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 153 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 142 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 132 min read


TUI Airways London Gatwick to Corfu Flight Review – Is This the Best Budget Option for Your Next Holiday?
On Friday, June 20th, we kicked off Sam’s birthday celebrations with an early morning flight from London Gatwick to Corfu. As seasoned travellers (who seem to have a knack for scoring extra legroom and empty seats!), we were eager to see how TUI Airways would compare to other short-haul carriers. Here’s our full TUI airways flight review. From boarding at the infamous bus gate, to finally stepping out into the Greek sun. Booking We didn't book this trip as part of a package h

Helena
Jul 126 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 112 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 105 min read


Virgin Atlantic to Launch Free Starlink Wi-Fi and Cabin Upgrades Across Fleet by 2027
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to equip its fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink, providing passengers with free, high-speed inflight Wi-Fi beginning in 2026. The move will see the airline roll out the satellite-based connectivity across its Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neo aircraft, marking a major step forward in passenger experience. Virgin Atlantic is setting a new standard for in-flight experience, becoming the first UK airline to announce the rollout of Starlink, the

Helena
Jul 105 min read


ONE WEEK LEFT: Three Huge American Express Sign Up Offers
With just one week left on these huge sign up offers on three American Express cards, we thought we'd do a quick run down on what you...

Sam
Jul 94 min read


Qatar Airways 787-9 Economy Review - Athens to Doha, QR212
This flight was part of my six flight, 72 hours, all booked using points odyssey . This is flight four, taking me from Athens to Doha, where I’ll be reviewing Qatar Airways 787-9 economy cabin. Although this is my only economy flight of the trip, that doesn't mean I wasn't looking forward to it. Earlier in the year we flew Emirates economy from Singapore to Gatwick, via Dubai, so I was looking forward to compare the two carriers. Will Qatar Airways economy be as disappointin

Sam
Jul 88 min read


Limited Time British Airways American Express and Avios Hotel Offer: Earn 15 Avios/£1 – Ends 21 July 2025
Dreaming of your next escape? Whether it’s a long weekend in Lisbon, a spa break in the Cotswolds or a luxury resort in the Med, American...

Helena
Jul 73 min read


easyJet Oversized Bags Are Earning Airport Staff a Bonus – Here’s What You Need to Know
Heading off on holiday with a slightly too-big cabin bag? You might want to think twice, especially if you’re flying easyJet. easyJet...

Helena
Jul 73 min read
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