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Avios TipsHow does a Barclays Cabin Upgrade voucher work?
It's powerful way to reduce the number of points that you need for a British Airways reward flight, but how do you use a Barclays Cabin Upgrade voucher?
Avios Tips
Transferring Avios? Here’s how to do it cheaply
You can leverage Finnair's Avios transfer service to reduce the fees when you want to move points from your BA account to another person.Featured Points Articles
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News
Aspire opening London City Airport lounge
London City airport is getting it's first airport lounge, and it's a beautiful space that will be run by Aspire.
Avios Tips
Should you buy Avios points on eBay?
With Avios for sale on eBay for just 0.09p per point, it feels like a great way to boost your balance. Here's why it absolutely isn't a good idea.
News
This Qatar change impacts every reward flight booking
The airline has quietly introduced a new rule that restricts the passengers you can book reward flights for. The impact, if you travel with family, is huge.
Manchester Airport
First look at the new Aspire lounge at Manchester T2
More information, and the opening date of the new T2 lounge has been released. The biggest news is that this is not replacing the old lounge.
Heathrow AirportBritish Airways launches new app. TL;DR: disappointing
Two years after it was promised, British Airways new app has launched. It's neither an evolution, nor a revolution, but it is significantly faster.
NewsAmex and BA are having a cardmember-only NYC flight
A one-off reward flight for BA Amex card holders this October, with a reduced Avios requirement and absolutely no taxes to pay.
Manchester AirportRiyadh Air is launching a Manchester route next month
Daily flights from Manchester to Riyadh launch in July 2026, what's this startup airline going to offer ME-bound passengers?
Avios TipsWhat are ‘Avios-Only’ flights and where can you fly in 2026?
What are Avios Only flights, and how can they help you book your dream flights even if your destination isn't part of the scheme.
News
Big Avios changes: Uber devalues some trip earn rates
From the 16th June 2026 Uber will be changing the earn rates on trips (not Eats). There are some positives, but for most travellers this will be worse.
Flight Review
Ultimate Finnair business class review (Helsinki to Tokyo)
What's the innovative Finnair Business Class seat really like? I test it out on a thirteen hour flight from Helsinki to Tokyo.
Lounge Review
Review: Qatar Premium Lounge, Heathrow T4
What's Qatar's Premium lounge like at London Heathrow? We venture in to the airlines top-tier lounge in T4 to enjoy some food, drink and great service.
News
easyJet launching loyalty scheme
Coming in 2027, easyJet are launching a loyalty scheme. What could it look like, and what will be the impact on UK travellers?More Featured Articles
News
What is Yonder? Interviewing their CEO Tim Chong
Go behind the scenes at the UK focussed points-earning debit and credit card company, and find out how they can help you travel for less.
Avios Beginners
Avios points calculator: how many points do you need?
Easily see the points (and fees) due on every British Airways Avios redemption, including Reward Flight Saver options, and every cabin.
News
Using a companion voucher with BA Holidays
New changes to the 2-4-1 voucher rules mean you can use it on BA Holidays. Read on to understand how it works, and the rules specific to BAH.
Flight Review
Review: Finnair Business Class (Short-haul, A321)
Intra-Europe business class, but with a distinctly Finnish twist. What's it like flying from Manchester to Helsinki in the point end of the plane?
Hotel Review
Review: The Westin, Seoul. Exceptional on every level.
Stay "Gangnam" style (in more ways than one) and you'll find a beautiful, underrated hotel And it has one of the best Exec lounges we've been to.
Flight Review
Review: Korean Air Business Class (787-10)
A giant widebody and Korean Air's latest business class suite, all on a flight of less than two hours. Here's how Korean Air stacked up.
Flight Review
Review: Qatar Business Class, Manchester to Doha (787-9)
What's it like to fly in Qatar business class from Manchester airport in a non-Q-suite seat? Mostly highs, with some Manchester-related lows.
Avios Tips
How does GHA Discovery work and is it worth it?
The GHA Discovery loyalty scheme isn't well known, but it covers some fantastic brands and has a simple to use, and understand, rewards system.
News
How to get Titanium status with GHA Discovery for £55
The highest tier on GHA comes with some valuable perks, and partnership offers. Here's how you can gain it without ever setting foot in their hotels.
Lounge Review
Review: Finnair Business Lounge in Helsinki (Non-Schengen)
It's the primary non-Schengen lounge for long-haul business class passengers at Helsinki, but does it deliver and is it really worth a visit?
Hotel Review
Review: Marriott Al Messila Resort & Spa, Doha
A peaceful luxury resort in Doha that delivers almost everything well. If it's good enough for the French football team, is it good enough for us?
News
How to earn Avios (and much more) with Barclays
With two credit cards, an Avios-earning bank account, lounge passes and free Apple TV, Barclays are a good alternative to Amex.What is Pointszilla?
We're an independent website that features hotel, flight and lounge reviews, alongside news and tips on how to make the most out of your points. We're based in the UK, so we're more likely to be talking about Avios and Virgin points, and we cover both consumer and SME points collection. Like most other travellers we're on a constant lookout to see how we can make more from our points, or find new ways to collect them.
Since we started collecting points with the original BA Amex card we've learnt a lot and made some mistakes along the way. Our site is here to help you avoid those, and get the most from your points.
Since we started collecting points with the original BA Amex card we've learnt a lot and made some mistakes along the way. Our site is here to help you avoid those, and get the most from your points.