Something a bit different for you all this bank holiday weekend, an airport security story. You're cutting it fine, the time is 10am, your flight is at 11am. You're the wrong side of airport security, but the sign says there is just a five minute queue. Excellent you think to yourself, I may even have time to grab something overpriced and wrapped in plastic. Pain... Through the ticket check, done. Round a couple of blind corners, well that doesn't look too bad, there's about

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Welcome back to Thursday Travel Tips , where we uncover clever ways to earn more points from the everyday things you already enjoy doing. We’ve talked about earning Avios while you travel, shop, and even stay connected abroad. This week, we’re going in a more indulgent direction, because who says travel hacks have to start at the airport? Today it’s all about cocktails and I had far too much fun writing and photographing this! Sam and I love a cocktail, and particularly enjoy

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members have the chance to boost their balance with an exclusive buy Avios promotion. Running from 21st August to 25th August 2025, this limited-time offer gives you up to 60% bonus Avios when you buy or gift points. Remember, you can transfer Avios from a Qatar Airways account to your BA Club account, making this offer great for British Airways travellers too! Bear in mind that British Airways recently ran a promotion on buying Avios ( click here

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If you’re sitting on a stash of Virgin Points and wondering how to get the best bang for your buck, you’ll want to pay attention to what’s popping up on vseats.io . This free tool has become a bible for Virgin Atlantic collectors, showing huge price differences across cabins and routes, and in some cases, the bargains are almost too good to be true. vseats.io is a fantastic tool for finding the best deals out there with Virgin Atlantic points redemptions Since the introducti

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Double Avios for Loganair Flights A few months ago, Loganair decided to embrace Avios as their loyalty currency of choice . Well,...

If you're a Tesco Clubcard holder and love to travel, this is your chance to score an extra 5,000 Virgin Points - and it couldn't be easier. Virgin Red is offering a bonus of 5,000 Virgin Points, when you sign up for the first time to auto transfer your Tesco Clubcard points into Virgin Points by 19th October 2025. 5,000 Virgin Points for nothing if you ask me... So, How Do I Get the Bonus I Hear You Ask? To bag your 5,000 bonus Virgin Points, you'll need to: Sign up for aut

If you’ve ever dreamt of using your Avios points for a long-haul Business Class escape, maybe to Asia, New Zealand, or beyond, Qatar Airways has made some promising changes that could bring that dream a little closer. A new version of the Reward Seat Finder Tool has been launched by Qatar Airways The airline recently unveiled its new Avios reward flight finder, aiming to make it easier for Privilege Club members to find and book reward seats. You’ll find the tool here on the

Welcome back to Thursday Travel Tips , where we show you how to earn points from everyday travel habits, often in ways you didn’t even realise were possible. We’ve already covered how to earn points from a Deliveroo order or by shopping smart abroad. But today we’re heading back to the rails, because if you're a regular train traveller in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ve bought a Railcard at some point. And if you haven’t, well… you probably should. When you buy a railca

Imperious. Unique. Colossus. This is the Al Safwa First lounge, the crown jewel in Qatar Airways operation. Supposedly this a lounge, but this feels more like a cathedral then any lounge I've been to before. Exclusively for travellers in First Class, or Platinum Qatar Airways members, the Al Safwa is a sprawling lounge complex which may just make you want to miss that flight. So here it goes, my review of the Al Safwa lounge, at Doha Hamad International Airport, possibly the

Dreaming of a better seat without shelling out thousands of Avios more? The Barclays Cabin Upgrade Voucher might just be the best-kept...

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From 1st October 2025, Emirates will ban in-flight use of power banks on all its flights as part of new safety regulations designed to reduce the risk of onboard fires. While passengers may still bring a power bank onboard, its usage will no longer be allowed during the flight - neither to charge personal devices, nor to recharge the power bank itself via aircraft power outlets. From 1 October 2025, Emirates will prohibit the use of power banks on all flights as part of new s

If you've been collecting Avios with a British Airways American Express Card, you might have heard of the exciting Companion Voucher, a golden ticket to getting far more value from your points. But what exactly is a Companion Voucher? How do you get one? And how can you make the most of it? The British Airways Companion Voucher is a fantastic way to fly long-haul for less Whether you're a seasoned Avios collector or just getting started, this guide to British Airways Companio

Welcome back to Thursday Travel Tips . Today we have a super easy way to earn you and a friend 2,000 Virgin Points! Want to turn your everyday conversations into travel rewards? Here’s this week’s insider tip: Refer your friends to Virgin Red between 28th July and 22nd August 2025 and you’ll both earn 2,000 Virgin Points when they sign up. That’s double the usual referral bonus - and it could help you both get closer to your next getaway, treat or experience. For a limited ti

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