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If you collect Avios points or you’re trying to build a balance fast for a specific trip, this is one of the strongest short-term plays British Airways has offered in a while. For a limited time, British Airways Club members can boost Avios by up to 500%, at a cost as low as 0.92p per Avios. Used correctly, this can materially change what you can book with British Airways Avios in 2026. Used badly, you’ll overpay. Here’s how it actually works.

It’s also great news that Heathrow has finally lifted liquid restrictions in hand luggage. The original 100ml rule dates back to 2006 after a foiled transatlantic terror plot, I remember flying into Heathrow from New York as Virgin crew the day it was introduced. Fast-forward to a few weeks ago and, thinking the rule had already changed, I turned up with an expensive Rituals reed diffuser in my hand luggage. As a travel blogger and aviation nerd, I should know better. Oh, the

January is about resetting and planning, and before we go any further, I just want to say this: over 30,000 of you read MrPlaneGuy.com last month. I’m genuinely touched and incredibly grateful it still blows my mind that so many of you choose to spend your time here.

Welcome aboard this week’s Plane News Weekly, your Sunday fix of UK airline updates, aviation news, loyalty deals, and travel hacks.   I hope you all had a great New Year’s Eve! I spent mine in Rotterdam, which was crazy! The Dutch do love a firework or two! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for more up-to-date travels!

If you’re setting new goals for 2026, travel goals, financial organisation, or simply being a bit more intentional, this is one of the cleanest Avios offers I’ve seen in a while. No shopping portals.No endless stacking.Just one action… and 10,000 Avios.

If you’re buying clothes, basics, or last-minute festive bits online anyway, this is one of the easiest Avios wins I’ve seen in a while. Right now, new customers shopping at SHEIN UK can earn up to 30 Avios per £1 spent and on top of that, Avios is running a 50% Christmas bonus across 1,000+ brands. That means your everyday online shopping can quietly turn into British Airways Avios, flight upgrades, or future reward flights.

Finnair eyes Melbourne, a major Avios win for Australia Jet2 loads winter routes from Gatwick Norse Atlantic reliability under the microscope Gatwick drop-off jumps to £10, how to avoid it Manchester Airport’s new hub is changing parking prices Flight deal of the week: Barbados return for £267

Welcome aboard this week’s Plane News Weekly, your Sunday fix of UK airline updates, aviation news, loyalty deals, and travel hacks from the skies. This week like everyone else I have been running around buying things for Christmas, if you're still wondering what to get people then maybe you should get them a Priority Pass, who wouldn't love discounted airport lounge access all year round?

Right now, American Express Gold cardholders can get £125 back on an annual easyJet Plus membership, bringing the real-world cost down from £249 to just £124.

If you’re hosting, gifting, or simply stocking up for Christmas, this is one of the easiest Avios boosters of the season. Right now, you can earn: 5,000 Avios when you spend £150 2,500 Avios when you spend £100 on wine, Champagne, spirits and mixed cases across the Christmas shop.

Trying to book BA reward flights using Avios can feel like a full-time job. Seats vanish quickly, availability changes by the minute, and searching manually on ba.com is slow and frustrating. This week’s Avios Tip of the Week is about making that process faster, smarter — and cheaper. Right now, Reward Flight Finder is offering 20% off Annual memberships for Black Friday, and if you’re serious about booking Avios reward flights, this is one of the most powerful tools you ca

Avios has launched its biggest shopping promotion of the year: 50% bonus Avios on over 1,000 retailers for Black Friday 2025. Whether you’re doing Christmas shopping, grabbing early sales or just topping up essentials, this is the easiest way to earn a huge stack of Avios fast. With boosted earning rates, double-dips and some brands offering massive first-time customer bonuses.

Pack your patience! The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has already caused over 1,000 flight cancellations and 5,000 delays at major airports like JFK, Chicago O’Hare, and Atlanta. The FAA warns cuts could rise to 4–10% if it continues and yes, it’s starting to affect some transatlantic flights from Europe too.

Frequent Flyer Briefing, Loyalty Offers & Points Loyalty programs continue to offer significant benefits for frequent travellers. You can earn 2,000 Virgin Flying Club points via the refer-a-friend program, a quick and easy way to boost your balance.

If you collect Avios, you already know you don’t always have to fly to earn them. Some of the best Avios hacks come from everyday life like this one, which literally powers your home and your points balance. This week’s Avios bonus tip is all about turning your energy bill into Avios. ⚡ Right now, when you switch to Sainsbury’s Energy, you can earn up to 8,000 Nectar points and because Nectar converts directly into Avios, that’s around 5,000 Avios toward your next reward fl