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Can you really get British Airways Silver status for just £110?
In short, yes. If you have hotel status, even on the lower tiers, you can status match via Royal Jordanian, to oneworld Sapphire.Avios Car Insurance launches: earn up to 5,000 Avios
Avios launches it's own car insurance aggregator, allowing you to earn Avios points based on the total value of the insurance premium.Featured News Articles
British Airways launches new business-class seat for its A380s
A refreshed Club Suite is coming to BA's A380s, as well as new economy and premium economy seats (and the previously announced First suites)
How to calculate the value of your Avios reward flights
There's a new (and easy) way to keep a record of the monetary value you've had from every points/reward flight that you've booked.
Qatar reverses their negative Avios booking rules
After just three months, Qatar has almost completely reversed a deeply unpopular rule change that impacted reward flight bookings
Aether at Manchester Airport launches new pricing options
Manchester Airport's private terminal launches an annual membership program, but with the lowest option costing £3.5k a year, is it worth it?
Act Fast: Get 20,000 Avios from Amex for free
With the upcoming devaluation of their Premium BA card, Amex are offering some cardholders a pretty decent bonus. You have to ask for it though.
Qatar’s Starlink rollout continues at an impressive pace
After completing Starlink installation on the A350, 777s and 787-8's, the airline becomes the first to add it to a 787-9. So far they've installed itBig (and positive) changes at the Avios Shop
Big changes are coming to the Avios Shop, meaning that you can reduce the price of their products further using points.
Revolut is launching its own airport lounge
In 2027 Revolut will be launching their first Revolut Lounge. It is, they promise, the first of many, and, at least from their description, it sounds like it's going to be a very interesting space.
Use your Emirates Skywards miles for UK train tickets
There's another way to utilise your Emirates Skywards points: you can book train tickets in the UK and pay using your miles.
Tesco, Avios & Virgin: How to double dip on points
As of August 2026 Tesco will be delivering via Uber Eats and Deliveroo, and this opens up a double (or even triple) dip for points.
Get the Pointszilla app for iPhone and iPad
The Pointszilla iOS app is now live, meaning you can utilise our tools and get access to our latest stories on your iPhone or iPadAmex downgrading its premium card: lower earn rate, no BA bonus
Another bad news day from Amex as they plan to drop down the earn rate on it's top tier £300/year card, and remove a bonus.Get 2,000 additional Avios with Avios Hotels
For a very limited time, get a 2,000 Avios bonus when you book using Avios Hotels. Here's how it works...