British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair – all British Airways partners, and all earning Avios and BA tier points – have launched some excellent Winter deals from France and .....

British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair – all British Airways partners, and all earning .....

14 May 201914 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

British Airways and American Airlines have jointly announced some changes to their US scheduling for the Winter timetable, starting in late October. From 27th October, American Airlines is adding an .....

British Airways and American Airlines have jointly announced some changes to their US scheduling for the .....

4 Apr 20194 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from it.  Click here to see the other “Avios Redemption .....

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone .....

2 Apr 20192 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

This article explains how to use Avios points to upgrade British Airways flights. The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will .....

This article explains how to use Avios points to upgrade British Airways flights. The “Avios Redemption .....

13 Mar 201913 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Last week we ran a market research survey on Head for Points, dressed up as a competition. As I didn’t think of the original idea, I am free to say that the concept was very clever. An airline .....

Last week we ran a market research survey on Head for Points, dressed up as a competition. As I didn’t .....

28 Feb 201928 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

This article looks at how to upgrade British Airways flights using American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Being able to upgrade British Airways tickets using Avios is a well known feature of the .....

This article looks at how to upgrade British Airways flights using American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Being .....

28 Jan 201928 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

Whilst this is a little niche, there is no harm in signing up if you have a stay – it is more free miles. Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, the two ‘limited service’ brands in the Hyatt .....

Whilst this is a little niche, there is no harm in signing up if you have a stay – it is more free .....

27 Oct 201827 October 2018 by Rob Burgess • 143 comments

The Competition & Markets Authority launched an investigation yesterday into the transatlantic joint venture which is operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia. Details .....

The Competition & Markets Authority launched an investigation yesterday into the transatlantic joint .....

12 Oct 201812 October 2018 by Rob Burgess • 60 comments

This is my review of Business Class on American Airlines Boeing 77W (777-300) between London Heathrow and New York JFK. This is the first of two sister articles.  Today I want to consider the .....

This is my review of Business Class on American Airlines Boeing 77W (777-300) between London Heathrow and New .....

8 Oct 20188 October 2018 by Rob Burgess • 82 comments

This is part two of my review of Business Class on American Airlines Boeing 77W (777-300ER) between London Heathrow and New York JFK. Part 1 of my review of American Airlines 77W Business Class can be .....

This is part two of my review of Business Class on American Airlines Boeing 77W (777-300ER) between London .....

8 Oct 20188 October 2018 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

This is my review of the American Airlines First Class lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3. This is part of our series of reviews of airport lounges across the UK. You see all of the reviews here. I .....

This is my review of the American Airlines First Class lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3. This is part of .....

25 Sep 201825 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 65 comments

American Airlines has announced changes to its international network with new destinations in Europe coupled with a number of route cancellations. The newly added routes to the UK and Ireland are: .....

American Airlines has announced changes to its international network with new destinations in Europe coupled .....

23 Aug 201823 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 126 comments

British Airways has launched a range of attractive Club World business class fares out of Dublin, exclusively for travel in August.  Only the US seems to be included. Here are some examples: Dublin .....

British Airways has launched a range of attractive Club World business class fares out of Dublin, exclusively .....

20 Jul 201820 July 2018 by Rob Burgess • 28 comments

Travelling Connect is a nifty mileage earning opportunity for – primarily – the travelling business person who uses their phone heavily outside the UK. It is, if nothing else, genius in .....

Travelling Connect is a nifty mileage earning opportunity for – primarily – the travelling .....

23 Jun 201823 June 2018 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments