Just when you'd got your head around the spend-based tier point system that launched last April, British Airways is tweaking the formula again. From 1 April 2026, how you earn tier points on flights is getting a fairly significant upgrade, and for once, these changes are mostly in your favour. The headline? Your fare type now matters. And if you fly American Airlines or Iberia, you're finally getting a piece of the action too. Let's break it all down, including how it compare

Virgin Atlantic has announced a new seasonal service between London Heathrow and Phuket, operating three times weekly from 18th October 2026. The route will be flown on the Boeing 787-9, with flights departing London on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at midday, arriving the following morning at 7:10am. Return services leave Phuket at 9:20am arriving back at Heathrow at 4:00pm. Daydreaming out of the 787 window... Package holidays through Virgin Atlantic Holidays go on sale f

Few things in the world of travel loyalty are as frustrating as discovering your hard-earned miles or points have quietly expired. This often happens with smaller balances left over from promotions or one-off flights that you forget about, only to realise too late when you finally want to use them. When points expire, it's devastating To help you keep on top of your balances, here’s a guide for when do your airmiles and points expire for some of the most popular airline loyal

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