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One man, his wife and an obsession with collecting and spending airline and hotel points. Follow us as we make mostly good, and sometimes terrible, decisions on how we use points to travel the world.
The Ultimate Guide To Earning Avios For Small Businesses
How can you maximise your points collection as an SME? Here's my top tips based on five years of leveraging my small business to earn more Avios.
How can you maximise your points collection as an SME? Here's my top tips based on five years of leveraging my small business to earn more Avios.
The Ultimate Guide To Earning Avios For Small Businesses
How can you maximise your points collection as an SME? Here's my top tips based on five years of leveraging my small business to earn more Avios.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Ultimate Guide To Earning Avios For Small Businesses
How can you maximise your points collection as an SME? Here's my top tips based on five years of leveraging my small business to earn more Avios.
How can you maximise your points collection as an SME? Here's my top tips based on five years of leveraging my small business to earn more Avios.
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.
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.
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.
pointszilla.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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April 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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?
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 are adding Starlink to their fleet at a rapid pace, and are way ahead of schedule. Find out which plane type is next.
Qatar are adding Starlink to their fleet at a rapid pace, and are way ahead of schedule. Find out which plane type is next.
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.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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.
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
British AIrways is relaunching flights to Malaysia, with a daily evening flight to Kualam Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to Tokyo Haneda flights.
British AIrways is relaunching flights to Malaysia, with a daily evening flight to Kualam Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to 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 Kualam Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to Tokyo Haneda flights.
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April 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
BA (Re)launches Kuala Lumpur, doubles Tokyo Haneda flights
British AIrways is relaunching flights to Malaysia, with a daily evening flight to Kualam Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to Tokyo Haneda flights.
British AIrways is relaunching flights to Malaysia, with a daily evening flight to Kualam Lumpur, and doubling their LHR to Tokyo Haneda flights.
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
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
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
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March 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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
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
Twenty years ago we were promised gyms, shops and even casinos on planes. That didn't pan out, but what we did get is bars and lounges on certain aircraft.
These social spaces can make a long flight more enjoyable. But which planes can you find them on?
These social spaces can make a long flight more enjoyable. But which planes can you find them on?
Which airlines and aircraft have onboard bars and lounges?
If you're looking to enjoy a drink or watch live sports with friends which airlines and aircraft offer on-board bars and lounges? And which one is the best?
pointszilla.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Twenty years ago we were promised gyms, shops and even casinos on planes. That didn't pan out, but what we did get is bars and lounges on certain aircraft.
These social spaces can make a long flight more enjoyable. But which planes can you find them on?
These social spaces can make a long flight more enjoyable. But which planes can you find them on?
The Qantas Lounge at Heathrow T3 is surrounded by other airline lounges. If you're flying with BA in First or Business you would probably head to their lounge, or the nearby Cathay Pacific lounge. Here's my review of what you're missing.
Review: Qantas Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3
Review of the Qantas Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3, a relaxing and beautiful space that has a host of facilities and some reasonable food options.
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March 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Qantas Lounge at Heathrow T3 is surrounded by other airline lounges. If you're flying with BA in First or Business you would probably head to their lounge, or the nearby Cathay Pacific lounge. Here's my review of what you're missing.
Avios launches Goals: a new way to track progress towards reward seats
Avios has launched Avios Goals. A new way to find reward seat availability and track your progress towards having enough points.
Avios has launched Avios Goals. A new way to find reward seat availability and track your progress towards having enough points.
Avios launches Goals: a new way to track progress towards reward seats
Avios has launched Avios Goals. A new way to find reward seat availability and track your progress towards having enough points.
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March 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Avios launches Goals: a new way to track progress towards reward seats
Avios has launched Avios Goals. A new way to find reward seat availability and track your progress towards having enough points.
Avios has launched Avios Goals. A new way to find reward seat availability and track your progress towards having enough points.
New Emirates Lounge at Manchester Terminal 2
The new Emirates business and first class lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 - when will it open and what will it look like?
The new Emirates business and first class lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 - when will it open and what will it look like?
New Emirates Lounge at Manchester Terminal 2
The new Emirates business and first class lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 - when will it open and what will it look like?
pointszilla.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
New Emirates Lounge at Manchester Terminal 2
The new Emirates business and first class lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 - when will it open and what will it look like?
The new Emirates business and first class lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 - when will it open and what will it look like?
My guide to using Avios Hotels to earn thousands (or even tens of thousands) of points. Sometimes the room you book will be less than other aggregators, and even the hotel website itself.
Avios Hotels: How does it work, and why should you use it?
What is the Avios Hotels platform, and how can you earn thousands of Avios by booking a hotel? Here's a guide to the easiest way to earn Avios.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
My guide to using Avios Hotels to earn thousands (or even tens of thousands) of points. Sometimes the room you book will be less than other aggregators, and even the hotel website itself.
For travellers flying out of Seattle, the BA lounge there has been reopened after a refurbishment. With similar design cues to Singapore, it has stunning views across the airport.
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.
pointszilla.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
For travellers flying out of Seattle, the BA lounge there has been reopened after a refurbishment. With similar design cues to Singapore, it has stunning views across the airport.
Review: Qatar First Class (Al Safwa) Lounge in Doha
Review of the "Al Safwa" (First Class) lounge at Doha Airport. Is this the best lounge in the World? Read more in my review
Review of the "Al Safwa" (First Class) lounge at Doha Airport. Is this the best lounge in the World? Read more in my review
Review: Qatar First Class (Al Safwa) Lounge in Doha
Review of the "Al Safwa" (First Class) lounge at Doha Airport. Is this the best lounge in the World? Read more in my review
pointszilla.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Review: Qatar First Class (Al Safwa) Lounge in Doha
Review of the "Al Safwa" (First Class) lounge at Doha Airport. Is this the best lounge in the World? Read more in my review
Review of the "Al Safwa" (First Class) lounge at Doha Airport. Is this the best lounge in the World? Read more in my review
Is this the fastest launch-to-price-increase in MAG's history? Pricing for Aether has gone up three months after it launched, and for a family of four that means £560 more for the trip.
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.
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February 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Is this the fastest launch-to-price-increase in MAG's history? Pricing for Aether has gone up three months after it launched, and for a family of four that means £560 more for the trip.
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.
Ending soon: earn double Avios on hotel bookings via the Avios Hotels website. Get upto 20 points per £1 spent on 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.
pointszilla.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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.
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 British Airways planes have Wifi, how do you use it and how much does each package cost? I also cover the new free Wifi option on all BA flights.
Which British Airways planes have Wifi, how do you use it and how much does each package cost? I also cover the new free Wifi option on all BA flights.
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? I also cover the new free Wifi option on all BA flights.
pointszilla.com
February 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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? I also cover the new free Wifi option on all BA flights.
Which British Airways planes have Wifi, how do you use it and how much does each package cost? I also cover the new free Wifi option on all BA flights.
What happens if my BA account gets hacked?
Hackers are getting smarter, and there's value in your Avios You may be surprised to hear that your Avios are a target for hackers. If you're sat on hundreds of thousands of Avios, that could be worth thousands of pounds. How would a hacker use those…
Hackers are getting smarter, and there's value in your Avios You may be surprised to hear that your Avios are a target for hackers. If you're sat on hundreds of thousands of Avios, that could be worth thousands of pounds. How would a hacker use those…
What happens if my BA account gets hacked?
Hackers are getting smarter, and there's value in your Avios You may be surprised to hear that your Avios are a target for hackers. If you're sat on hundreds of thousands of Avios, that could be worth thousands of pounds. How would a hacker use those points, how can you secure your account, and what happens if you end up being hacked?
pointszilla.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
What happens if my BA account gets hacked?
Hackers are getting smarter, and there's value in your Avios You may be surprised to hear that your Avios are a target for hackers. If you're sat on hundreds of thousands of Avios, that could be worth thousands of pounds. How would a hacker use those…
Hackers are getting smarter, and there's value in your Avios You may be surprised to hear that your Avios are a target for hackers. If you're sat on hundreds of thousands of Avios, that could be worth thousands of pounds. How would a hacker use those…
BA has been busy improving a lounge in a far off place. Their Singapore space has been refreshed, making it lighter....and more sparkly.
Refreshed: BA’s Singapore Lounge at Changi
BA has refreshed their popular Singapore lounge, making the classy, but dark, lounge a lot lighter and softer, plus new food and drink offerings.
pointszilla.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
BA has been busy improving a lounge in a far off place. Their Singapore space has been refreshed, making it lighter....and more sparkly.
Club Avanti is probably the most rewarding train loyalty scheme in the UK. Easy to sign up, valuable rewards but - until now - it was missing something...
Finally, Club Avanti launches a members portal
Club Avanti is a great rewards scheme, but it was missing something quite significant: a members portal. That has changed with todays announcement from Avant.
pointszilla.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Club Avanti is probably the most rewarding train loyalty scheme in the UK. Easy to sign up, valuable rewards but - until now - it was missing something...
Nine months ago I took a taxi with no driver. We’d arrived at Phoenix airport and I ordered an Uber to take us to our hotel.
While we sat waiting, a wierd car pulled up. Then I twigged, Waymo was in Phoenix.
I cancelled my Uber and downloaded the Waymo app.
Within five minutes our…
While we sat waiting, a wierd car pulled up. Then I twigged, Waymo was in Phoenix.
I cancelled my Uber and downloaded the Waymo app.
Within five minutes our…
January 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Nine months ago I took a taxi with no driver. We’d arrived at Phoenix airport and I ordered an Uber to take us to our hotel.
While we sat waiting, a wierd car pulled up. Then I twigged, Waymo was in Phoenix.
I cancelled my Uber and downloaded the Waymo app.
Within five minutes our…
While we sat waiting, a wierd car pulled up. Then I twigged, Waymo was in Phoenix.
I cancelled my Uber and downloaded the Waymo app.
Within five minutes our…
The party is over. British Airways has announced the biggest changes in a generation: their Executive Club is no more.
Welcome to The Club, BA’s new frequent flyer scheme. The all important tier points will now be awarded based on the cost of your ticket, not the distance. That means getting to….
Welcome to The Club, BA’s new frequent flyer scheme. The all important tier points will now be awarded based on the cost of your ticket, not the distance. That means getting to….
January 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The party is over. British Airways has announced the biggest changes in a generation: their Executive Club is no more.
Welcome to The Club, BA’s new frequent flyer scheme. The all important tier points will now be awarded based on the cost of your ticket, not the distance. That means getting to….
Welcome to The Club, BA’s new frequent flyer scheme. The all important tier points will now be awarded based on the cost of your ticket, not the distance. That means getting to….
Finally! BA launches their new First Class suite.
It looks stunning - great options for couples travelling, and just twelve on the soon-to-be retrofitted A380s.
Just a year and a half until launch…..
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It looks stunning - great options for couples travelling, and just twelve on the soon-to-be retrofitted A380s.
Just a year and a half until launch…..
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November 25, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Finally! BA launches their new First Class suite.
It looks stunning - great options for couples travelling, and just twelve on the soon-to-be retrofitted A380s.
Just a year and a half until launch…..
pointszilla.com/just-in-brit...
It looks stunning - great options for couples travelling, and just twelve on the soon-to-be retrofitted A380s.
Just a year and a half until launch…..
pointszilla.com/just-in-brit...
My review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi airport.
A surprisingly decent lounge, despite it being the only non-Etihad lounge option at a super busy airport.
The terrace was a lovely place to sit for a couple of hours. Loved the experience.
#travel
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A surprisingly decent lounge, despite it being the only non-Etihad lounge option at a super busy airport.
The terrace was a lovely place to sit for a couple of hours. Loved the experience.
#travel
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Definitive review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi
The Pearl at Abu Dhabi Airport was a nice surprise. The Premium part was spacious and well-designed. There's showers, luggage storage and a well priced Spa.
pointszilla.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:46 PM
My review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi airport.
A surprisingly decent lounge, despite it being the only non-Etihad lounge option at a super busy airport.
The terrace was a lovely place to sit for a couple of hours. Loved the experience.
#travel
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A surprisingly decent lounge, despite it being the only non-Etihad lounge option at a super busy airport.
The terrace was a lovely place to sit for a couple of hours. Loved the experience.
#travel
pointszilla.com/definitive-r...
Etihad do trains? Not really, but really.
For some flight bookings you may notice a very long travel time. And a weird routing. Dig deeper and you’ll see your journey starts (or ends) with a train. And one that takes an odd path.
Flights from Manchester and Birmingham seem to be the (cont)
For some flight bookings you may notice a very long travel time. And a weird routing. Dig deeper and you’ll see your journey starts (or ends) with a train. And one that takes an odd path.
Flights from Manchester and Birmingham seem to be the (cont)
November 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Etihad do trains? Not really, but really.
For some flight bookings you may notice a very long travel time. And a weird routing. Dig deeper and you’ll see your journey starts (or ends) with a train. And one that takes an odd path.
Flights from Manchester and Birmingham seem to be the (cont)
For some flight bookings you may notice a very long travel time. And a weird routing. Dig deeper and you’ll see your journey starts (or ends) with a train. And one that takes an odd path.
Flights from Manchester and Birmingham seem to be the (cont)
Cross-posting my favourite upgrade story. Somehow, we ended up getting bumped up to The Residence.
pointszilla.com/review-etiha...
It's been a month since we got back from that trip, and I'm still in love with that suite.
It's not even the size or having three rooms - it was the privacy...
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It's been a month since we got back from that trip, and I'm still in love with that suite.
It's not even the size or having three rooms - it was the privacy...
Review: Etihad’s The Residence and how we somehow got lucky
Etihad's The Residence is the ultimate three-room suite in the sky. Here's how we ended up in there by accident, along with the food and drink we enjoyed.
pointszilla.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Cross-posting my favourite upgrade story. Somehow, we ended up getting bumped up to The Residence.
pointszilla.com/review-etiha...
It's been a month since we got back from that trip, and I'm still in love with that suite.
It's not even the size or having three rooms - it was the privacy...
pointszilla.com/review-etiha...
It's been a month since we got back from that trip, and I'm still in love with that suite.
It's not even the size or having three rooms - it was the privacy...