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Get a 10-20% Avios Bonus When You Convert Nectar Points to Avios
If you were planning to convert your Nectar points into Avios, now’s a very good time. Until 30th September 2025, you’ll receive a 10% to 20% bonus when you transfer from Nectar to Avios. This does not apply to Avios to Nectar conversions.
The offer includes:
- A 10% bonus when you convert Nectar Points to Avios manually
- A 20% bonus when you set up an auto-conversion
Worth It?
400 Nectar Points have £2 of shopping value. Alternatively, Nectar Points can be converted to Avios at a rate of 400:250 (0.8p per Avios). However, during the 20% offer, you will receive 300 Avios for every 400 Nectar Points. That puts the value per Avios at 0.67p, which is a notably better value!
If you opted for a manual conversion, you would receive 275 Avios for every 400 you convert, giving a value of 0.73p per Avios.
You’ll need to weigh up whether this is a better use for you than £2 on your Nectar card. This isn’t the best offer we’ve ever seen, but it’s certainly better than the standard conversion rate.
Things to Note:
- Transfers still must be in multiples of 400 Nectar points
- If you make multiple transfers during the offer period, you will receive the bonus on all of them. However, there is a limit of 80,000 Nectar Points per month.
- If you’re already auto-converting, the bonus will be applied automatically. Automatic conversions are capped at 40,000 Nectar points per quarter.
- Bonus Avios will be credited within 28 days of the promotion’s end date.
Linking Your British Airways and Nectar Accounts
US ESTA Fee to Almost Double From 30th September – Apply Now
As of 30th September 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that the cost of an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) will almost double, from US$21 (£15.61) to US$40 (£29.30). This comes after Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ was announced in July.
Put simply, you are paying more not for a better service but because the US has decided to redirect funds. The good news is the travel promotion fee stays the same, but it is still almost a 90% increase overall.
The fee will be made up of three parts:
- $17 – A travel promotion charge (same as before)
- $10 – Operational fee (up from $4)
- $13 – Treasury fee (new)
The extra cost can really add up! For a family of four, waiting until October would mean paying an extra $76.
An ESTA is obligatory to enter the US without a visa. It is valid for two years or until your passport expires.
If you already hold a valid ESTA, there is no additional cost. However, if you have not yet applied, doing so before 30th September will save you $19 per person. It’s worth applying now to save if you have plans to travel within that timeframe.
If your ESTA is denied, you will be charged the $10 application fee (up from $4).
You can apply for an ESTA here >>>
Flash Sale: Up to 20% Off Qatar Airways Flights + Bonus Avios
You can now get up to 20% off Qatar Airways flights when you use the promo code SEPTPC25, valid until Monday, 8th September.
The offer is valid for travel dates between 11th September 2025 and 31st August 2026. The code can be used online and via the app. To be eligible, you need to sign up (or be part of) the Qatar Privilege Club (free to join – read our Qatar Privilege Club guide for more details on this).
Bonus Avios
The code can’t be combined with other offers, except for this bonus Avios offer.
You will also receive a 4,000 Avios bonus for Economy or 8,000 for Business when you book and complete your first Qatar flight before 17th September 2025 for travel until 30th June 2026.
If you were thinking of trying out Qatar, now’s a great time to book!
You must enter the promo code when searching for flights:
Return Fare Examples from London in Business Classic:
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Dubai (DXB) – £2,262
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Hong Kong (HKG) – £2,718
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Bangkok (BKK) – £2,771
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Doha (DOH) – £3,005
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Singapore (SIN) – £3,389
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Malé (MLE) – £3,495
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Bali (DPS) – £4,036
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Sydney (SYD) – £4,951
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Perth (PER) – £5,033
You can find more sale fares using the fare calendar with the promo code applied.
Things to Note:
- Savings apply only when all flights on the booking are of the same booking class.
- The flight must be Qatar Airways operated and originate from Europe (no interline or codeshare flights). You can use the code for one-way or return itineraries.
- This offer cannot be combined with publicly available promotional fares.
- Blackout dates apply in Economy.
- Savings apply to the base fare only.
- The offer is only valid on select routes (but covers most routes).
