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Right now, thanks to a limited-time partnership between Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Hilton Honors, you can save 10% off your flights and earn up to 6,000 bonus Avios. Combine that with your American Express Gold Card or Hilton Debit Card, and this becomes a powerhouse travel hack that turns every booking into an Avios-earning machine. This is not your average points deal. This is the kind of offer that gets you closer to your next Qsuite upgrade, Doha stopover, or Maldi

Few travel experiences compare to wandering through a European city square in December, warmed by mulled wine as fairy lights sparkle above and choirs sing carols. From Cologne’s Gothic cathedral to Riga’s cobbled old town, Europe’s best Christmas markets combine festive tradition, local culture, and unbeatable atmosphere. The problem? December flights are some of the year’s priciest. London to Cologne can hit £250 return, and even budget airlines hike fares. But if you’re s

When most people think about earning Avios, they picture booking flights with British Airways or swiping a credit card. But here’s a little travel hack I love: you can earn thousands of Avios simply by shopping online for the stuff you were already going to buy. That new suitcase? Those summer trainers? The sunglasses you’ll inevitably leave on the beach bar table? All of those purchases could be quietly stacking Avios in the background. And one of the easiest ways to do it

We’re talking up to 45% off Avios redemptions across BA’s network including premium Club Europe seats. If you’ve been saving up your Avios for a rainy day, this could be the moment to cash them in and actually enjoy the fruits of your collecting.

Qatar Airways has introduced a brand-new way for members of its Qatar Privilege Club to earn Avios faster and it’s called Privilege Club Pro. This subscription service is aimed at frequent flyers and loyal customers who want to top up their Avios balance regularly while working towards tier upgrades in the Privilege Club. According to the airline, Privilege Club Pro is designed to “accelerate the path to rewards”, making it easier to plan for award flights, upgrades, and eve

If you’re trying to boost your Avios balance without even stepping on a plane, you’re not short of options, but few are as easy (or as enjoyable) as earning Avios through The Wine Flyer. The Wine Flyer is British Airways’ dedicated wine shop, delivering a wide range of well-priced, good-quality wines straight to your door and rewarding you with Avios every time you order. Whether you’re stocking up for a party, topping up your wine rack, or even planning ahead for Christm

If you've ever dreamed of flying in style but thought business class was out of reach, I'm here to tell you that it's possible and you don’t need to spend a fortune to do it! In just three months, I went from zero Avios to securing a business class upgrade on Qatar Airways. Even better? My entire flight from Dublin to Beijing only cost me £300, £200 less than flying from London! Here’s how I made it happen, and how you can too.

If you collect Avios, you already know how valuable they can be for saving money or upgrading your travel. But you don’t always have to fly to earn them. This week’s Avios bonus tip is a clever one. Right now you can earn up to 14 Avios per £1 spent when you shop online at Harrods. That’s more than double the usual rate and a brilliant opportunity to treat yourself or someone else to something special while boosting your Avios balance. Here’s how it works, how much you cou

If you collect Avios (and you should, they’re one of the best ways to save money or upgrade your travel), here’s a new offer you don’t want to miss. This summer, British Airways Holidays is giving Executive Club members up to 10,000 bonus Avios when you book a package holiday to Europe. That’s on top of the Avios you’d usually earn on flights and your spend. Here’s how it works, how many Avios you can earn, and why this is a great way to boost your balance if you’re plannin

Hey there, Jet setters! If you’re like me and love the thrill of jetting off to new destinations (or even revisiting your favorite ones), th

Foolishly I had booked the early morning first flight from Barcelona to London Gatwick at 0700! This meant getting to Barcelona el Prat Airport for 5am! So a short walk down Las Ramblas from my hotel in Barcelona (Great hotel BTW will link it here) to catch the Aerobus to the airport.