Reader question: Redeeming Avios on Qatar Airways (& other airlines)
If you have been reading the blog for a while you may recognise this question. However, this is a regular question that I get asked so I thought it was…
News: Hilton/Avios.com fix, Etihad routes, IAG/Norwegian + Qatar investment & Mandarin Oriental perks
Hilton avios.com problems fixed One of the most common comments I get whenever I mention Hilton and the Avios eStore is the amount of time it is taking to get…
UPDATED: Avios.com closing – more details and FAQ
Yesterday I wrote about the breaking news that Avios.com was to close in the UK although if you are a member of Aer Lingus Aer Club (or Vueling) then you…
Breaking news: Avios.com to close for UK customers
There has been a lot of rumours that there would be a major Avios announcement last week with the temporary disappearance of BA First rewards adding to the speculation. It…
Redeeming Avios on Iberia – the why and the how
It is easy sometimes to just use your Avios on British Airways, particularly if you have vouchers such as the Amex 2-4-1 or the Lloyd’s upgrade vouchers to use. However, there are…
News & offers: Emirates First + Business sale, Singapore ex-EU, London airport delays & Uber
Emirates sale Emirates are another alternative to oneworld airlines like BA, Qatar and Finnair if you want to fly east or to Australia. You can collect Avios and BA tier…
Reader question: BA 2-4-1 vs Lloyds upgrade voucher to New York
Firstly, this morning an apology if you have had trouble accessing the site recently. Unfortunately (or fortunately) the site has grown too big for its current hosting, so I…
Heathrow Rewards and My Gatwick – are they worth joining?
As you will probably have gathered by now, I am generally in favour of signing up for any free loyalty schemes if they offer anything remotely worthwhile! After all it…
Tier point runs – what are they & what are the easiest & cheapest fares?
If you have every just missed out on getting your first or next status with BA you may have considered a tier point run. Tier point runs are when flights are…
Fancy a fun weekend learning more tips about miles & points? FTU comes to London
You may have heard of Frequent Traveler University or FTU who run events in the US, Europe and Australia to learn about how to travel using points and miles. For…
