What are the peak and off-peak dates for redeeming Avios points?  This article looks at the British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus peak and off-peak Avios calendars for 2021 and 2022. Remember .....

What are the peak and off-peak dates for redeeming Avios points?  This article looks at the British .....

29 Mar 202129 March 2021 by Rhys Jones • 27 comments

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for oneworld partner flights.  This means that, in some cases, it is preferable to credit a .....

It seems strange, but British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus do not have the same earning rates for .....

10 Feb 202110 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

There is a lot more – a heck of a lot more – to the Avios frequent flyer scheme than most people think. If you are a new reader who came to HfP today as part of your Summer 2021 holiday .....

There is a lot more – a heck of a lot more – to the Avios frequent flyer scheme than most people .....

26 Dec 202026 December 2020 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

If you are looking to redeem Avios for flights to Central or South America, you may end up booking BA’s sister airline Iberia.  With British Airways announcing the closure of the Lima route .....

If you are looking to redeem Avios for flights to Central or South America, you may end up booking BA’s .....

22 Dec 202022 December 2020 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

Some airline route news: Jet2 opens new base at Bristol Airport Jet2 is hoping for a big post-Covid summer season next year. It will station three aircraft at Bristol Airport in order to serve 33 .....

Some airline route news: Jet2 opens new base at Bristol Airport Jet2 is hoping for a big post-Covid summer .....

14 Nov 202014 November 2020 by Rhys Jones • 63 comments

Iberia Express has launched three new routes to Spain from Newcastle. There’s only one catch – they are only operating for eight days over the New Year! Madrid, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria .....

Iberia Express has launched three new routes to Spain from Newcastle. There’s only one catch – .....

13 Nov 202013 November 2020 by Rhys Jones • 35 comments

What are the peak and off-peak dates for redeeming Avios points?  This article looks at the British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus peak and off-peak Avios calendars for 2021. Remember that these .....

What are the peak and off-peak dates for redeeming Avios points?  This article looks at the British .....

31 Oct 202031 October 2020 by Rhys Jones • 16 comments

It may have taken a decade, but British Airways and Iberia are getting close to have an equal list of hotel partners. Most recently, Melia became a British Airways partner, whilst Iberostar pulled out .....

It may have taken a decade, but British Airways and Iberia are getting close to have an equal list of hotel .....

11 Oct 202011 October 2020 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

What are the peak and off-peak calendar dates for redeeming Avios points in 2021?  Iberia still hasn’t officially released the peak and off peak dates for reward flights for all of 2021 – .....

What are the peak and off-peak calendar dates for redeeming Avios points in 2021?  Iberia still hasn’t .....

1 Oct 20201 October 2020 by Rhys Jones • Leave a comment

2020 was to be an important year for British Airways and American Airlines as their transatlantic joint venture (together with Finnair and Iberia) was up for renewal with competition regulators. .....

2020 was to be an important year for British Airways and American Airlines as their transatlantic joint .....

19 Sep 202019 September 2020 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Willie Walsh stood down as CEO of IAG, the British Airways parent company, yesterday. He had delayed his retirement in order to steer the airline through coronavirus. As of today, Luis Gallego – .....

Willie Walsh stood down as CEO of IAG, the British Airways parent company, yesterday. He had delayed his .....

9 Sep 20209 September 2020 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

Last week we covered Iberia’s excellent ‘50% off all Avios redemptions’ sale. There were some amazing deals to be had (New York for 34,000 Avios + £130 of tax in Business Class, .....

Last week we covered Iberia’s excellent ‘50% off all Avios redemptions’ sale. There were .....

31 Aug 202031 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

This article looks at how to earn Avios points from stays at NH Hotels and nhow. It is now approaching a decade since Avios was launched and the British Airways and Iberia loyalty schemes given the .....

This article looks at how to earn Avios points from stays at NH Hotels and nhow. It is now approaching a .....

26 Aug 202026 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

Iberia Plus has launched a genuinely impressive promotion. Until 30th August, you will receive 50% off all Iberia Plus Avios redemptions, in all classes. Yes, ALL Iberia Avios flights in ALL classes .....

Iberia Plus has launched a genuinely impressive promotion. Until 30th August, you will receive 50% off all .....

25 Aug 202025 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 103 comments