We regularly recommend using search tools like Reward Flight Finder to actually make use of the Avios you've collected. British Airways' own way of searching is notoriously frustrating (good luck is all I'll say), but finding exactly which flights have availability, on which dates, and whether you're getting the "good" business class seats requires a significant amount of manual effort. Yes, you have to pay for them, but third-party tools solve this problem by doing the heav

If you use your Avios on British Airways, understanding peak and off-peak dates is one of the simplest ways to stretch your points further. British Airways publishes its Avios pricing calendar well in advance, giving members clarity on exactly when flights will cost fewer points. Today we'll guide you through the British Airways peak and off-peak dates for 2026, explain what they mean for Avios redemptions, and we'll show you how much you can realistically save by planning ar

If you've been collecting Avios for a while, you've probably wondered whether it's better to spend them on flights or just pay cash and save your points for later. The answer depends entirely on how much value you're getting per point. And that varies dramatically depending on which route you're booking and which cabin class you choose. We've built a calculator that does the maths for you, showing exactly how many Avios you need, and what your Avios could be worth on any Brit

I wasn't going to cover this, what with coming back from our Christmas break, wondering if you would be interested, and just thinking this would all blow past like a fart in the wind. But no, it's taken a rather funny turn. And to my colleagues in my real job, I promise to not to say anything wildly out of touch, honest. Let me rewind for you all... Don't you even dare ask for this! - Photo courtesy of BA On New Years Eve I stumbled across this post about British Airways cutt

It's here. British Airways have now introduced their new Avios prices across the board for reward seats. Our initial assessment of price rises of around 10%, both in Avios and taxes/fees, has proved to be broadly correct (if you discount the 100% rise in taxes/fees for short haul redemptions, from only 50p, to a whole £1!). So if you wondered how much do British Airways Avios seats cost, then down below you'll find the up to date pricing chart for reward seats on British Air

If you're redeeming Avios for British Airways business class, you probably want to end up in one of their new Club Suites rather than the older seats. The problem is that BA's website doesn't tell you which aircraft or seat type you're booking when you search for award availability. You just see "Business Class" and have to hope for the best. Or, you can do some manual detective work to figure out what you're actually getting (some of us plane nerds may in fact enjoy this). F

British Airways has announced another round of increases to their Avios redemption rates, effective from 15th December 2025. If you've been saving your points for any flight you'll now need more Avios and will pay higher taxes and fees. This affects all British Airways flights across all destinations and cabins, as well as partner airline redemptions. Look, in the grand scheme of things, we're talking about roughly 10% more Avios per redemption. It's not a catastrophic devalu

If you’ve ever searched for flights online and noticed that your ticket includes two different cabin classes, you might have stumbled across a mixed class fare. But what exactly does that mean, and why might airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer them? Mixed fares may well give you the best of both worlds in terms of value and comfort Let’s dive in. What is a Mixed Class Fare on a plane? A mixed class fare is when your journey is made up of two or more differ

Black Friday and Cyber Week have arrived, and this year’s Avios promotions are strong. Whether you want discounted flights, bonus Avios, or enhanced rewards on hotels and car hire, several Avios-earning airlines have rolled some good deals for you. So we thought we would pull together a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to every confirmed Black Friday and Cyber Week offer across Loganair, Iberia, Finnair, Qatar Airways, and British Airways. Remember, Avios earned on one airline

If you hang around here long enough, you will come to see that a lot of bonuses offers come round time and time again! Here's a nice little repeat of one from earlier this year! If you’ve got the free British Airways American Express Credit Card sitting in your wallet and haven’t yet added a supplementary cardholder, now’s the perfect moment to act. The British Airways American Express is now offering a limited-time bonus of 9,000 Avios when you add your first supplementary c