If you know me, it is an incredibly well known fact that I have an unhealthy obsession with the humble Airbus A380! I am well aware that not everyone agrees with me (you’re wrong) and that a lot of people consider the Boeing 747 the best plane in the sky (you’re still wrong). The humble A380 who would be flying us to Doha I have dreamt for a long time about flying on the Airbus A380, it’s been on the proverbial bucket list for about 15 years. Sam was well aware of this and, w

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Ah, the glamorous dream of “free” flights with your hard-earned points. Both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways promise to fly you away on loyalty alone. But of course, “free” actually means “after you’ve paid enough taxes, fees and surcharges to buy a round of G&Ts for the entire Upper Class cabin.” Still, there are some important differences in how the two airlines handle redemptions. Virgin Atlantic: Any Seat, Any Plane… If You Can Afford It Virgin like to brag about thei

Nectar shoppers have a limited-time opportunity to supercharge their British Airways Avios pot. Until 30th September, you can earn a 20%...

If you love collecting Avios points, now is the perfect time to take advantage of special boosted earn rates across some of the UK’s most...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of something we know many of you have been waiting for: our brand-new Avios Guide , spanning...

If you’re a points collector, you know that feeling when all your hard-earned miles finally pay off, it’s pure magic. And we’re thrilled to share our story of snagging what might just be our best ever points redemption flights: this is how we scored our best ever points redemptions flights to Auckland from Heathrow, onboard Qatar Airways in Business Class. That feeling when you manage to pull of the best points redemption ever! Spoiler alert: it involved strategy, patience, a

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

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