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British Airways: When is an Upgrade a Downgrade?
Frequent flyers often count complimentary upgrades as one of the quiet perks of loyalty, especially those holding elite status with their...

Sam
May 1, 20252 min read


Which Airlines Can I Earn Avios On?
So, you've booked a flight and you’re dreaming of your destination — maybe sandy beaches, buzzing cities, or mountain views from a plane window. But wait! There's a nagging questions in your head! Which airlines can I earn Avios on? British Airways World Traveller Did you know you could be earning free flights, upgrades, and more just by doing what you're already doing? As mentioned in our previous post, Which Airlines Can I earn British Airways Tier Points On , there are cur

Helena
Apr 30, 20254 min read


Which Airlines fly the A380 to the UK?
To most, the golden age of flying is over. The heydays of the 1950's are well behind us. The most common experience when flying is in a...

Sam
Apr 28, 20253 min read


A Story of Virgin Disa-Points-ment
So picture this, you’re my parents wanting to go to the Maldives next March in Premium Economy and you want to use Virgin Points! You’ve got just over 200,000 points in your account, a Flying Club voucher earned with spending on the Virgin Atlantic Reward Plus credit card, and Silver status, this should be easy, right? Flying into the Maldives on Virgin Atlantic A Flying Club voucher for those who don’t know is a reward based on spending £10,000 a year on the Virgin Atlantic

Sam
Apr 26, 20254 min read


What is the Future of Norse Atlantic?
Norse Atlantic rose from the grave of Norwegian Air Shuttle’s low cost, long haul service. Established in 2021, the airline was founded...

Sam
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Virgin Atlantic Are Flying to Seoul
Today it was announced that Virgin Atlantic are to start flying to Seoul, South Korea. This route will be flown daily by one of Virgin's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, featuring their 1-1-1 business class layout. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Tail These flights will commence March 29th 2026, with flight times of: Departing Heathrow 9:45am, landing in Seoul 6:05am the next day. Departing Seoul 8:35am, landing at Heathrow 3:05pm the same day. This route largely comes off the back of th

Sam
Apr 23, 20252 min read


The Trip Preview: Thailand and Singapore
Oops, we appear to have booked another trip! For once though, we have managed to pull off a last minute trip. Usually we plan these...

Helena
Apr 22, 20254 min read


Global Airlines Flights Now On Sale, and Release Seat Details
If you happened to be wanting to travel between Glasgow or Manchester to New York, and didn’t want to fly any of the existing carriers,...

Sam
Apr 21, 20253 min read


Riyadh Air Launches it’s 787 Business Class
The skies are about to welcome a new contender in luxury air travel: Riyadh Air. As Saudi Arabia’s newest carrier gears up for its first...

Helena
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Which Airlines Can I Earn British Airways Tier Points On?
So, you have a burning questions for us? Which airlines can I earn British Airways Tier Points on? It’s not that it’s complicated, it’s just a tiny bit hard to wrap your head around. We get it! British Airways aren't the only airline where you can earn their Tier Points. With some partner airlines your Tier Points will be calculated in the same way as British Airways, based on the price of your ticket. Easy to understand, nothing to worry about here. However, British Airways

Helena
Apr 18, 20256 min read


Virgin Atlantic Cancel Delayed Ghana Route
Virgin Atlantic had initially delayed the start of their route to Accra, but have now cancelled the route all together. Shoutout to @SeanM1997 for this catch. Virgin Atlantic were meant to start flying from Heathrow to Accra on May 1st, operating once a day. The outbound route was timed to depart Heathrow at 10:30pm, landing in Accra at 5:00am the next day, with the return leg scheduled to depart at 9:15am, landing at Heathrow at 5:25pm. In light of the war in Gaza, Virgin A

Sam
Apr 17, 20252 min read


How to Convert BPme Rewards to Avios
Ready to turn your everyday spending into something that gets you closer to your next adventure? With BPme Rewards’ partnership with British Airways, every time you fill up at BP, you’re not just fueling your car – you’re collecting points that can be converted into Avios! That’s right, every purchase could bring you closer to booking flights, upgrading your seats, or enjoying some extra perks along the way. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or dreaming of a far-of

Helena
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Air France/KLM Status Match for BA Club
Do you hold status with British Airways? Are you a bit miffed with the recent Club redesign? Well Air France/KLM are on the lookout for you with a status match for BA Club members. As of April 15th, Air France/KLM are prepared to match your British Airways status to the equivalent within the Flying Blue scheme. BA Bronze matches to Silver. BA Silver matches to Gold. And BA Gold matches to Platinum. You get one year of status upon approval. Say your BA status year ends May 1st

Sam
Apr 15, 20252 min read


The New British Airways Club Tier Guide
Alrighty! Now that the dust has settled, let's run through this British Airways Club Tier Guide. The new British Airways Club is here, but how does it work? This article will work as an introduction to the new club, the new Tier Points system and the Tiers themselves. So, whilst the name might sound like a swanky lounge you’d sip champagne in, this relaunch seems to be more than just a branding exercise. The way you earn elite status with British Airways has changed quite dr

Helena
Apr 14, 20256 min read


Top 4 Carrier's I Would Love To Fly
I love flying! Ok, so, not totally true as I hate turbulence, despite knowing scientifically how it works, and I get nervous around take...

Helena
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Limited Time Offer: Collect Triple Avios via The Wine Flyer
If I told you that you could collect up to 2,500 Avios just for buying a case of 12 bottles of wine what would you say? Hopefully “Easter...

Helena
Apr 10, 20252 min read


What Are Avios?
Sometimes, going back to basics is really needed. We throw around terms like “Avios” or “Airmiles” and honestly, we don’t take enough time to actually explain what they mean. I won’t lie, I hadn’t heard of Avios until I met Sam. I had no idea about the points game, or that by doing something as mundane as shopping through the BA shopping portal was a way to even earn Avios. Boy do I love this now I know about it!! So, let’s roll it back to basics and discuss the beautiful A

Helena
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Make the Most of Your Nectar Points
If you’re someone who loves collecting loyalty points, you’ve probably heard of Nectar and Avios. But did you know you can easily swap your points between the two? Whether you’re looking to treat yourself to a flight or snag a great deal at Sainsbury’s, Argos, and more, this partnership gives you plenty of flexibility in how you spend your rewards. Here’s how it works, and why it’s so great. When it comes to converting your Nectar points into Avios, it’s pretty simple. For ev

Helena
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Norse Discontinue Route to Las Vegas
News just in … the Norwegian carrier Norse Atlantic has stopped flying to Las Vegas. Having been in operation since September of 2024, the route which Norse flew from London Gatwick is now no more. Are you following us social media? If not, why not! Go drop us a follow on Instagram , Facebook , and TikTok so that you never miss any of your favourite content! In a brilliant post on Instagram featuring the Sphere in Las Vegas, Norse declared “Vegas, it’s been a ride” It loo

Helena
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Loganair Joins the Avios Clan
Loganair, the regional Scottish carrier, has officially joined the Avios Clan. Let me explain… Effective 31st March 2025, customers...

Sam
Apr 4, 20252 min read
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