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Wine Flyer Offer: Up to 3,000 Bonus Avios – Includes Champagne!
The latest Wine Flyer promo is running until 24th September. You will receive 3,000 bonus Avios on selected cases when you add the code SEPTBONUS at check-out. This is on top of the 5 Avios per £1 you would usually earn. The code can be used once per account.
The three-bottle Premium Champagne selection, which includes Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, is part of the offer, alongside a good choice of 12-bottle mixed wine cases.
Cases in the offer range from £129.99 to £196.99. Delivery is free on orders over £100.
BA members also get a standing discount: 5% for Bronze, 10% for Silver, and 15% for Gold. Purchasing a case during this offer will give a value of 3.22-3.88p per Avios.
Some of the sale cases include:
| Case | BA Blue Price & Avios | BA Gold Price & Avios |
|---|---|---|
| Rich & Juicy Reds Selection | £134.99 – 3,675 Avios | £114.74 – 3,574 Avios |
| Mixed Prosecco Selection | £139.99 – 3,700 Avios | £118.99 – 3,595 Avios |
| Chardonnay Selection | £159.99 – 3,800 Avios | £135.99 – 3,680 Avios |
| Classic Bordeaux Reds Selection | £169.99 – 3,850 Avios | £144.49 – 3,722 Avios |
Combine with the AMEX Wine Flyer Offer
This offer can’t be combined with other Wine Flyer offers, but it can be combined with AMEX offers such as the targeted 4,000 Avios for £125+ spend. Different people are targeted with varying thresholds of spend and bonus Avios, and some cards may have no bonus.
You must register before you purchase from the Wine Flyer. That means you could pick up 7,650 Avios for £129.99. That’s 1.7p per Avios!
Whether you were planning to stock up on wine or champagne, or you were waiting for a good offer, this is a great one! Also, if you need to add to your Avios balance, this is a cheaper option than buying miles.
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Aer Lingus Announces Biggest Ever Transatlantic Schedule for 2026, Including Dublin to Raleigh-Durham
The summer 2026 Aer Lingus transatlantic schedule includes 26 routes.
Here’s what you can expect:
A New Route from Dublin to Raleigh-Durham (RDU), North Carolina
From 13th April, this route will operate up to 5 times per week and run year-round. This is the first direct link between Ireland and North Carolina’s Research Triangle region (tech, finance and academia). RDU has links to hubs such as Paris CDG, Heathrow, Iceland and Frankfurt, but none as yet to Ireland!
The summer 2026 schedule includes flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays:
| Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| EI85 | Dublin – Raleigh-Durham | 15:25 | 18:55 |
| EI84 | Raleigh-Durham – Dublin | 20:25 | 08:45 (+1 day) |
The timing is no coincidence. The route launches just before the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, when the University of North Carolina will play Texas Christian University at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. In 2025, the game drew almost 23,000 US visitors to Ireland, so the new Raleigh-Durham service should prove popular.
Depending on summer 2026 sales, there may be fewer flights on the winter schedule.
The new route will be flown by an Airbus A321XLR, a narrow-body aircraft which seats 184 passengers, including 16 in Business Class.
Michael Landguth, President and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, said:
“Dublin is a high-demand international destination for travelers from the Research Triangle region, and we are proud that Aer Lingus has chosen RDU for this nonstop service. The Aer Lingus flight will provide a quick and convenient journey to Ireland and beyond for tourism, business and educational opportunities.”
Booking With Cash Vs Avios
Booking is available until 18th August 2026. Economy fares start at €299 each way. Generally, Economy is priced at €500-€800 and Business at €1,959-€3,804.
As a smaller gateway to the US, there may well be better Avios availability for this route! It falls into Zone 5 on the Aer Lingus reward chart, so redemptions in Business are 50,000-60,000 Avios and Economy redemptions are 13,000-20,000 Avios. Remember to check availability via British Airways and Aer Lingus before booking, especially the taxes and charges.
Don’t forget the Air Passenger Duty trick. Starting your trip in Dublin (and booking the positioning flight separately) can save you a chunk compared to flying directly from the UK.
Extra Flights Added to Existing Routes
As well as increasing transatlantic routes to 26, Aer Lingus has increased flight capacity to some popular existing routes, including:
- Dublin to New York JFK and Dublin to Boston: There will be three daily flights, including late-night departure options in both directions.
- Shannon to Boston: 10 flights per week during peak season
- Dublin to Orlando: Daily flights
- Dublin to Nashville and Dublin to Indianapolis: These routes were launched in 2025 and will now increase to 5 weekly flights.
Save Up to 15% on No1 Lounges Bookings
Until 27th October, you can now get up to 15% off No1 lounges bookings. This only applies to adults. You can add children to your booking, but they won’t get a discount.
The offer covers four lounges, including:
- Jersey Airport – use JER15WG
- London Gatwick South Terminal – use LGWS15WG
- Heathrow Terminal 2 – use LHR215WG
- Clubrooms at Heathrow Terminal 3 – use LHR3C15WG
This is a great offer, especially with the more premium lounges. For example, 15% off Clubrooms at LHR T3 brings the price from £48 to £40.80, which brings the cost in line with the other No 1 lounge options in T3, such as My Lounge (£40) and No1 (£38).
The codes are not working as of yet, but make sure you save them and try them again tomorrow! It’s also not entirely clear whether bookings made after 27th October will be counted. We will update you as more info is released.
You must book direct via no1lounges.com
Before taking advantage of this offer, make sure you’ve looked into whether you can get the lounge cheaper elsewhere, e.g. by purchasing a lounge pass (if you visit multiple airports each year). For more information, you can read our guides to lounge access with credit cards and bank accounts and how to get lounge access for free or for less.
HT: Head for Points
