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How to convert Avios points into gift cards

How to convert Avios points into gift cards

How can you turn unwanted Avios points into gift cards? It's not easy, but it's possible. I break down two different ways to get value from your points.

The brand new BA “lounge” at Manchester Airport

There's a brand new lounge for BA passengers at Manchester Terminal Three. Here's why you shouldn't get excited about it.
Review: British Airways lounge at Heathrow T5B

Review: British Airways lounge at Heathrow T5B

British Airways lounge at Heathrow T5 is spacious, well designed and has enough food and drink options to keep you happy. Read on to see more of this lounge.
What’s it like to walk underneath Heathrow airport?

What’s it like to walk underneath Heathrow airport?

Far below Heathrow T5 is a walkway that takes you from T5A to T5B and then T5C. If you want to avoid people for ten minutes, this could be right up your street.
Revolut to launch points earning credit card

Revolut to launch points earning credit card

A new points earning credit card is coming soon, via Revolut and their recently launched RevPoints. Will it make Amex worried?
Can you really pay HMRC with an Amex or credit card?

Can you really pay HMRC with an Amex or credit card?

Is it possible to pay your tax bill using an American Express card, or another points earning credit card? Yes, but it might not be worth it.
Hotel Review: Sofitel at Heathrow Terminal 5.

Hotel Review: Sofitel at Heathrow Terminal 5.

Reviewing the Sofitel at Heathrow T5. It's the easiest hotel to access, in fact you don't even need to leave the terminal, but is it any good?
Qatar close to 100% rollout of Starlink on 777s

Qatar close to 100% rollout of Starlink on 777s

Qatar are adding Starlink to their fleet at a rapid pace, and are way ahead of schedule. Find out which plane type is next.
BA (Re)launches Kuala Lumpur, doubles Tokyo Haneda flights

BA (Re)launches Kuala Lumpur, doubles Tokyo Haneda flights

British AIrways is relaunching flights to Malaysia, with a daily evening flight to Kuala Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to Tokyo Haneda flights.
BA Avios Shopping Website: What is it, how does it work?

BA Avios Shopping Website: What is it, how does it work?

What is the Avios Shopping website and how can you use it to earn thousands of points? Read my ultimate guide to the shopping portal
When does British Airways release Avios reward seats?

When does British Airways release Avios reward seats?

How do you secure hard-to-get Avios reward seats, when does BA release seats and how many are guaranteed? I answer all of these questions.
BA’s Seattle Lounge has been refurbished

BA’s Seattle Lounge has been refurbished

BA's Seattle Lounge has reopened after a much needed refurbishment. It now has a softer colour scheme, upgraded food and drink plus a la carte for FIrst Class.
Aether Pricing Increase: £560 more for families

Aether Pricing Increase: £560 more for families

Three months in and Manchester Airport have increased the prices for their private terminal Aether across every single package.
Act Quick: How to earn 21.5 Avios per pound at Avios Hotels

Act Quick: How to earn 21.5 Avios per pound at Avios Hotels

Ending soon: earn double Avios on hotel bookings via the Avios Hotels website. Get upto 20 points per £1 spent on hotels.
Which BA planes have WiFi? And how much is it?

Which BA planes have WiFi? And how much is it?

Which British Airways planes have Wifi, how do you use it and how much does each package cost?
What happens if my BA account gets hacked?

What happens if my BA account gets hacked?

How do you know if your British Airways account has been hacked, what should you do, and how to secure your accounts plus will you get stolen Avios back?