The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey announced yesterday that British Airways is to move from Terminal 7 to Terminal 8 at New York JFK in 2022. This is part of a $13bn improvement project .....

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey announced yesterday that British Airways is to move from .....

7 Feb 20197 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • 171 comments

If you are heading to Twickenham for the Six Nations games over the next few weeks, there are new Avios collecting opportunities available. As part of the British Airways sponsorship deal with the .....

If you are heading to Twickenham for the Six Nations games over the next few weeks, there are new Avios .....

7 Feb 20197 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

This is our review of the ‘new and improved’ Reward Flight Finder website. There are only a handful of third-party miles and points ‘tools’ that I actively recommend.  These .....

This is our review of the ‘new and improved’ Reward Flight Finder website. There are only a .....

5 Feb 20195 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • 166 comments

All of the major hotel points currencies allow you to transfer your points into airline miles.  You will often find the airlines encouraging it – every 9-10 months, British Airways offers a 35% .....

All of the major hotel points currencies allow you to transfer your points into airline miles.  You will .....

5 Feb 20195 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

When I was at the oneworld 20th anniversary event on Friday, I was given one of the limited edition ‘BA 100’ pin badges.  You will see these being worn by British Airways staff this year. .....

When I was at the oneworld 20th anniversary event on Friday, I was given one of the limited edition ‘BA .....

3 Feb 20193 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • 117 comments

Here are the retirement dates for the British Airways Boeing 747 fleet. It is based on internal BA data on the retirement plan for the fleet.  At present British Airways has 34 Boeing 747 aircraft.  .....

Here are the retirement dates for the British Airways Boeing 747 fleet. It is based on internal BA data on the .....

3 Feb 20193 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These generally involve buying a one-year subscription with up to 13,200 Avios points thrown in as a .....

We have seen a lot of promotions for The Economist magazine over the last couple of years.  These .....

2 Feb 20192 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

oneworld held a major media event in London on Friday morning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the airline alliance.  All 13 CEO’s were meant to attend and most of them did make it, .....

oneworld held a major media event in London on Friday morning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the airline .....

1 Feb 20191 February 2019 by Rob Burgess • 83 comments

Flybe and Avios announced yesterday that the Flybe / Avios partnership will come to an end on 30th April.  The full details are here. This is not hugely surprising, given the imminent takeover of .....

Flybe and Avios announced yesterday that the Flybe / Avios partnership will come to an end on 30th .....

31 Jan 201931 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • 52 comments

Air Belgium, which has been operating some Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights for British Airways in recent months, has got a more high profile contract. From 1st April to 8th June, BA184/185 from London .....

Air Belgium, which has been operating some Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights for British Airways in recent months, .....

31 Jan 201931 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Do we have a picture of the new British Airways Club World seat? Reader Dave left a note in our comments yesterday which I found interesting.  I wrote an article highlighting a BA survey which .....

Do we have a picture of the new British Airways Club World seat? Reader Dave left a note in our comments .....

31 Jan 201931 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • 86 comments

As most Head for Points readers know, British Airways is launching a new Club World business class seat this year. It will debut on the A350 fleet when they are delivered, with retrofitting commencing .....

As most Head for Points readers know, British Airways is launching a new Club World business class seat this .....

30 Jan 201930 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • 173 comments

31st January is your last chance to book in the British Airways Winter sale. You can take a look at what is available via this special page of ba.com. (It may or may not be a coincidence that the BA .....

31st January is your last chance to book in the British Airways Winter sale. You can take a look at what is .....

29 Jan 201929 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • 177 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