Reminder: Last few days to book half-price Avios redemptions
This is your final call for half-price Avios redemptions! Relevant links all summarised in this article.
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Iberia announces Washington DC route – Avios redemption opportunities galore!
Iberia launch a new route to Washington DC, which hits their sweet spot of Zone 5 Avios redemptions, meaning you can fly business class return for 68,000 Avios plus €184. Our article describes what you must do to hit this price point.
Good fare: Nepal to Paris, Etihad A380 business class £1169/€1364/$1500. Further 10% discount for Amex users
Great fare on Etihad business class if you can position yourself in Nepal. There is no advanced purchase date requirement, and no minimum stay either. Don’t forget a 10% discount if you are an American Express cardholder too.
IHG “Cyber Sale” 25% off bookings for IHG Rewards Club Members.
IHG have launched a “Cyber Sale” which gives IHG Rewards Club members rates of up to 25% off. Book before 17th December 2019!
Fare deal: Dublin to Beijing via Copenhagen, SAS business class €1,562 / £1339 return
SAS have a pretty competitive fare heading to Beijing. SAS is a much-underrated airline in the frequent flyer community due to its high earning power towards Star Alliance gold.
100 Free Avios through Iberia. 300,000 Avios if you’re lucky.
Iberia have a promotion to earn 100 Avios for hardly any effort, and if you’re lucky you can also win 300,000 Avios if your entry is selected. I wouldn’t worry too much about trying to win the grand prize though!
18 Avios per £1 spent on chocolate! Up to triple Avios in British Airways eStore for UK residents.
It’s retail season! Like many air miles enthusiasts, you may end up buying your gifts for your loved ones based on which gives the most Avios. Let’s make that a bit easier for you with some Avios eStore promotions – up to triple Avios!
Newly refurbished British Airways Lounge at Johannesburg now open
British Airways Lounge in Johannesburg has been reopened, which will be good news for both BA and Comair passengers. The lounge is part of its centenary £6.5bn investment programme.
Virgin to increase Manchester operations. Capacity increases of 11%. Opens extra high street retail stores
Virgin Atlantic will be increasing flights from Manchester for its summer 2020 schedule. There will be an increase of around 43,000 seats, equating to 5 extra flights per week, and Gatwick also sees an expanded offering too.
AMAZING! 50% off Avios Reward Flights sale on now. Book before 21st Nov.
Book NOW! British Airways launch a great promotion for the casual traveller – Up to 50% discount on Avios redemptions for long haul routes. This can yield great value if you are able to snag expensive cash fares as redemptions last minute.
2020 British Airways and Iberia Avios peak and off-peak calendar
The 2020 calendar for peak and off peak dates for both British Airways and Iberia are presented here. Pay attention to the differences between airlines AND also its trend from previous years!
New British Airways Club Suites – which routes fly them?
This post contains current information and future plans for the Club Suites roll out into the British Airways fleet
Malaysia Airlines and British Airways to codeshare destinations – Big opportunities for Tier Point runners
British Airways and Malaysia Airlines have agreed to codeshare some key routes between Europe and Australasia. This makes for potentially interesting Tier Point running opportunities. See the analysis!
Hilton South East Asia and India sale – up to 30% off
Hilton have launched a sale for the next 2 weeks for properties in South East Asia and India for stays up to June 2020. Discounts are up to 30% with the majority in the 20-25% range.
Review: TAP (operated by Portugalia) Short Haul business class – London Gatwick to Porto
We reviewed TAP shorthaul business class, operated by Portugalia. Verdict: Meh.