The BA Avios flight Calculator – map how many Avios for a flight… Let’s face it, the closure of the Avios.com programme in July 2018 (to British Airways Executive Club members) has had limited impact on those who collect Avios points! However there is one function that I used to regularly recommend to readers – […]
Fifth Freedom Flights Europe – Interesting But Why?
The ability to use air miles to redeem long-haul aircraft on short-haul flights has always been of particular interest to me. This has been made possible through something called ‘fifth freedom’ flights. Before we take a closer look at fifth freedom flights, let’s explore a couple of the benefits of long-haul aircraft compared with their […]
BA Avios Household Account – Full Guide to the British Airways Family Account
Positives and Negatives of the BA Household Account “Should I use a British Airways family account to combine points?” is a regular question asked by British Airways Executive Club members. Whilst the ability to combine a family’s Avios points provides most members with the opportunity to both collect and use more points, there are a […]
What are 6000 Avios points worth?
6000 Free Avios – It’s a Bad Deal but Why? There are a number of UK credit cards on the market which offer sign-up bonuses ranging from 6,000 Avios to 35,000 Avios. But what are 6000 Avios points worth (worse case) and is paying for a credit card to obtain 35,000 Avios worth it? I […]
Using Avios on Cathay Pacific – Why it’s a Great Idea!
Reduce Taxes by Using Avios on Cathay Pacific Planning a trip to Asia or beyond? Today I thought I’d take a look at the benefits of using Avios on Cathay Pacific flights and why this may save you a considerable amount in taxes if booked correctly! Based in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific offers a strong […]
Buy Virgin Miles – Why?! How to obtain FREE Virgin Atlantic Miles
What are the alternatives to buying Virgin Atlantic miles? With a reasonable business class product and an economy offering which is head and shoulders above British Airways, Virgin Atlantic is a popular choice for people redeeming air miles. But what if you’re hoping to redeem a once in a lifetime Upper Class and you find […]