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What are the best value business & first redemptions on Virgin & British Airways miles?

British Airways First class If you just want to experience First Class or have always had a hankering to visit Russia, this is one of the best value redemptions you…

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InterContinental hotel New York Times Square review – was it worth redeeming a free night?

I visit New York fairly regularly and boy, can hotels be expensive! It is not unusual for the top 5* hotels to charge £1000 a night! So, how did I…

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News: Battle of the A350s – new Virgin destination revealed & Virgin/Delta changes

Battle of the A350s The last few weeks have seen both BA and Virgin take delivery of their first A350s. We have been able to have a good look at…

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News: BA’s virtual reality – 3D cinema in the skies

British Airways customers will have their own 3D cinema on board as the airline exclusively trials a new virtual reality headset in a UK first. From now until the end…

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British Airways Executive Club

How to get BA Executive Club Silver for £900!

Well, we did Gold for £2000 already here. But what about Silver for less than half that? BA Silver So what does your shiny silver card get you? Further information…

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News: Heathrow staff strikes update & new extreme food trend comes to W hotels

Heathrow strikes update There are still two strikes pending that could affect Heathrow and British Airways pilots. The Heathrow strike by 4000 staff was scheduled for 23/24 August which is…

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News: Gatwick airport improvements, & Virgin Clubhouse and Revivals changes

Gatwick airport improvements Gatwick Airport has revealed details of its planned Gatwick North Terminal expansion. The Pier 6 western extension will offer over half a million more North Terminal passengers…

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News: Virgin Atlantic’s new A350 arrives in London & those flying ladies

Virgin receives its first Airbus 350 With a lot less fanfare than the BA A350 arrival, Virgin Atlantic’s first A350 touched down in London Gatwick from Toulouse on Saturday night.…

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Offer: Stunning OneWorld Deals to the USA including Hawaii for under £1000!

EDIT – ALL FARES GONE OVERNIGHT SADLY. All from Casablanca where AA will be flying from direct next year! HT to Notiflyr for this one – I haven’t had a…

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