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British Airways and Avios

British Airways Executive Club is the frequent-flyer program for British Airways.  It uses a reward currency called ‘Avios’. This article looks at what an Avios point is worth.

If you are new to collecting Avios, we suggest you start with the basics with our Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Avios.

In our Beginner’s Guide to Spending Avios, we look at how you can maximise the value you get from your Avios and how to avoid high taxes and charges on flights.

If you are interested in earning Avios from credit cards, you should read this article comparing all the Avios-earning credit cards.

You can learn more about British Airways Executive Club on the British Airways website here.

If you need to buy Avios to top up your account, the special BA site you need is here.

Heathrow cuts domestic landing charges – but will fares follow?

In a surprisingly low key move, Heathrow Airport reduced the Passenger Service Charge on domestic flights on 1st January. The cut is a sharp one, although at the same time you might be surprised at .....

In a surprisingly low key move, Heathrow Airport reduced the Passenger Service Charge on domestic flights on .....

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11am update: Contingency plans for the BA strike next Tuesday and Wednesday

British Airways has just released the following guidelines for anyone due to fly next Tuesday and Wednesday: Proposed industrial action 10 – 11 January 2017 All British Airways customers will be .....

British Airways has just released the following guidelines for anyone due to fly next Tuesday and Wednesday: .....

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What do we know about BA’s new ‘Club Europe’ on domestic routes?

In the annual Investor Presentation to the City back in November, British Airways revealed plans to re-introduce Club Europe on UK domestic flights. This is almost certainly linked to the .....

In the annual Investor Presentation to the City back in November, British Airways revealed plans to .....

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Bits: Qatar Airways sale starts Monday, Hilton / American Airlines promo

News in brief: Qatar Travel Festival starts on Monday Last January Qatar Airways ran an astonishing sale. This is my article on it from January 2016.  As long as you were happy to start your travels .....

News in brief: Qatar Travel Festival starts on Monday Last January Qatar Airways ran an astonishing sale. This .....

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New British Airways strike dates announced

British Airways announced last night that the Unite union has announced new strike dates for next week. ‘Mixed Fleet’ cabin crew will walk out on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th January in .....

British Airways announced last night that the Unite union has announced new strike dates for next week. .....

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Eight Avios secrets you definitely won’t know about

If you are interested in UK travel hacking, Head for Points is, realistically, your only good daily source of news and information.  If you sign up for our daily newsletter or visit the site daily, .....

If you are interested in UK travel hacking, Head for Points is, realistically, your only good daily source of .....

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Get 2,400 Avios or 2,500 Virgin miles with the FREE Tesco Mastercard

If you are looking for a way to give your Avios or Virgin Flying Club a little free boost for the new year, this deal is worth a look. Tesco Bank is still offering a ‘secret’ sign-up bonus .....

If you are looking for a way to give your Avios or Virgin Flying Club a little free boost for the new year, .....

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