Economy Class & Beyond

30% Bonus on Buying Avios

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British Airways are running an offer on buying extra Avios (the currency of the British Airways Executive Club programme), with up to 30% bonus if you're in the mood to buy points - rather than earning them via flying or credit card spend. The bonuses are on offer if you wish to buy points for yourself, or gift them to someone else. Bonuses are tired as follows: 10% bonus … [Read more...]

Hailo and British Airways team up – Bonus Avios ahoy!

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Believe it or not, there are actually are competitors to Uber. Yes. I know. To some of you this is a shock. But there are other transportation services around. One of those is Hailo - who have teamed up with British Airways to offer Avios. Hailo and Avios Advert There team-up is resulting in a bonus 1,000 Avios when you use Hailo for the first time. In addition, Hailo will … [Read more...]

British Airways launches a 40% discount on Avios redemptions in World Traveller – is it worth it?

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EDITORS NOTE: This was meant to go out on last Monday/Tuesday, but for various reasons - it didn't. Still relevant if you're thinking about these fares though.... For those of you who don't mind economy class, there's a sale on from British Airways redemptions, where you can pay 40% less Avios than usual. British Airways Boeing 747-400 at New York JFK - this is one of the … [Read more...]

Th BA 50% bonus Avios sale… Worth it?

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It seems the British Airways are in a rush to sell some Avios with a 3 day flash sale on Avios. In the sale, you can get 50% bonus Avios, as well as taking advantage of the higher maximum avios purchase rate of 35,000. 50% is one heck of a bonus, and rarely seen through the sales of Avios in the past. £575 - For those who have the money to splash and haven't used … [Read more...]

Downfall on British Airways/Avios Changes? Check

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You've all probably seen this by now, but I'm spreading the good with the bad. And by bad, have a look at my views on what status earning is going to be like from 28th April 2015 on British Airways. Meanwhile, some people are a mite more angrier than me about the changes. And when in doubt, it's time to roll out the Downfall parodies. Because that's what the Internet does … [Read more...]

Is the BA Avios Economy sale that bad?

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So by now you're aware that a British Airways Avios sale is in full swing, with flights in Economy (World Traveller) Discounted. And you no doubt read Lucky's and Gary's views on why you shouldn't consider it due to the massive surchages (compared to an AA reward ticket say). Well, here comes the apologist - I mean reasons you'd want to consider these fares: Lack of … [Read more...]

Air Berlin to increase USA routes to Chicago and New York

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An interesting opportunity has popped up for those who like redeeming Avios on the cheap (as well as more connections to the United States), with Air Berlin increasing the frequencies on three of their US routes. First up, Berlin Tegel - Chicago is to go Daily: AB7420 DEPART TXL 10:00 ARRIVE ORD 12:10 AB7421 DEPART ORD 15:25 ARRIVE TXL 07:00+1 Commences: 1st May 2014 Booked … [Read more...]

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