British Airways premium cabin sale…good time to grab bonus AA miles, Tier...
My infallible source of information BA sales, Continental Club, reports of British Airways sales being loaded as of yesterday, 14th May. Do not forget that transatlantic fares between Europe and USA...
View ArticleThe single best value intra-Europe Avios Reward Flight Saver redemption?
The Reward Flight Saver is one of the best things the British Airways have done for themselves in recent times. Executive Club members who have credited at least 1 point into their account within the...
View ArticleDecent tier point runs around Asia on Malaysia Airlines
Whilst North and Central America are widely celebrated to be the holy grail of Tier Point runs, one should not fail to see Asia as a competing force too. Historically Cathay Pacific was where the Asian...
View ArticleDiscounted Avios award routes, book soon!
A pleasantly unexpected sale has popped up on British Airways and Iberia today. Discounted Avios award routes! You don’t have that long to make up your mind though. It’s best to split this post into 2...
View ArticleOUTSTANDING BA Club World Sales for £1007. TP Runs galore.
British Airways are holding a Black Friday sale in their own league. Club World (business class) to MANY regions across the world for £1007. Here is the page with the advertised deals. My advice to you...
View ArticleThe New British Airways lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The British airways lounge at Amsterdam Airport has moved. As of 17th December 2014 it is in a new location, which rather unfortunately requires a long walk to get there. If you fly Cathay Pacific...
View ArticleHack your British Airways short haul seats
Yesterday and today I am hopping between Jersey, London Gatwick and Amsterdam on Europe’s most notorious Tier Point Run. I managed to get tickets for both Club Europe and Euro Traveller cabins which...
View ArticleCatch me on CNN Business Traveller
In case you need convincing that mileage running is crazy, then you should watch this month’s “Getting the most of your frequent flyer miles” on Business Traveller by CNN where I document my recent run...
View ArticleHow to find mega BA Tier Point runs to reach Gold status
A while ago I pointed towards a decent deal in Asia whereby you could construct a closed-loop ticket, netting over 1200 British Airways Tier Points. Inside that post I mentioned several times about how...
View ArticleAir Berlin Status Match requirements just got tighter
I’ve written a few times about the benefits of status matching, and currently active deals such as the one on Alitalia to help you get Skyteam Elite Plus. In a very recent development, perhaps to...
View ArticleAll my useful Avios related posts linked here
My specialism in the air miles hobby is Avios, the common currency between British Airways, Iberia and, confusingly, the programme called Avios. Over the past 2.5 years since starting this blog, I’ve...
View ArticlePart pay with Avios. Best value from Avios points in ages!
One of the best Avios spending promotions in a while has sprung upon us. For bookings between 6th – 19th October 2015 you are able to redeem your Avios at a solid 1.67p each by part paying your Club...
View ArticleThe New British Airways lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The British airways lounge at Amsterdam Airport has moved. As of 17th December 2014 it is in a new location, which rather unfortunately requires a long walk to get there. If you fly Cathay Pacific...
View ArticleAvios North America redemption hike.
Today Avios announced on the world that they would eliminate their cheapest redemptions for redemptions on services to/from/within the US. The only flights that are affected are those under 650 miles...
View ArticleIAG and LATAM signs a new joint venture for Transatlantic travel. Fantastic...
IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, and LATAM, the parent company of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, have today announced the signing of a joint business agreement for flights between...
View ArticleBook NOW: Ultra cheap BA tier points on Malaysia Airlines. £0.69/TP!
In term of insanely cheap BA Tier Points routes, there aren’t many better than this, but you must book TODAY! Malaysia Airlines have a special promotion for business class tickets which finishes today...
View ArticleMore outstanding BA Tier Point run around Asia, from £0.91/TP.
A few weeks ago I put out some Malaysia Airlines deals which netted good tier points, especially out of Thailand. Well there’s more up for grabs this time out of Taiwan. The following destinations all...
View ArticleThe end of BMI Diamond Club.
My heart sank when I saw the email come through this evening – Diamond Club will cease to exist from 30th November 2016. Diamond Club has been running a minimal existence since 2012 when BMI got bought...
View ArticleQuicktip: British Airways 24hr cooling off period
This quicktip saved me last night. I had to book a trip to London, without much flexibility in my travel dates so I locked in an intra-EU economy class ticket for an eye-watering €333. 22 hours after...
View ArticleBonus 1000 Avios for new Avios and BAEC transfers.
There’s a small bonus on offer from both Avios and British Airways Executive Club. Between now and 21st November 2016 you can earn at least 1000 Avios if you make a ‘new’ transfer. A few VERY important...
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