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  • ✈️ Air France Returns to London Gatwick After 18 Years—Here's What It Means for Your Miles

    ✈️ Air France Returns to London Gatwick After 18 Years—Here's What It Means for Your Miles
    Dec 5 2025
    Air France has just announced twice-daily service between London Gatwick and Paris Charles de Gaulle starting March 29, 2026, marking their return after nearly two decades. This new route opens up Flying Blue earning and redemption opportunities for UK-based points collectors, with excellent connection times to Air France's 170+ destinations across SkyTeam. Learn why this matters for your miles strategy, how to maximize American Express Membership Rewards transfers, and what benefits Flying Blue status holders can expect. Plus, details on complimentary Wi-Fi, premium cabin investments, and why this makes Gatwick increasingly competitive for South East England travelers.

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  • ✈️ British Airways Just Announced Major Avios Changes Coming This Month

    ✈️ British Airways Just Announced Major Avios Changes Coming This Month
    Dec 3 2025
    British Airways has just announced a 10% Avios price increase taking effect December 15th, 2025, affecting both the points requirement and cash portion across all BA flights and partner airlines. In this episode, Jack breaks down specific examples of how prices are changing for short-haul and long-haul routes, from London-Geneva to transatlantic business class. He provides strategic advice on what you should do before the deadline, including booking tips, alternative redemption options through partners like Qatar Airways and Iberia, and how to maximize your Avios earning to offset the devaluation. Learn how to navigate this change and still get excellent value from your Avios points.

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  • ✈️ Capital On Tap Just Added Virgin Points: Here's What Changes

    ✈️ Capital On Tap Just Added Virgin Points: Here's What Changes
    Dec 3 2025
    Capital on Tap has quietly added Virgin Points as their third airline transfer partner, joining British Airways and Qatar Airways Avios. We break down the transfer rates for both Pro and Free cardholders, explain when Virgin Points might be a better choice than Avios for your business spending rewards, and explore the unique redemption opportunities this opens up—from Virgin Atlantic Upper Class flights to Virgin Voyages cruises and even Necker Island stays. If you're a UK business owner collecting points, this partnership adds surprising new flexibility to your earning strategy.

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  • ✈️ British Airways Just Changed the Upgrade Game—Here's What You Need to Know Right Now

    ✈️ British Airways Just Changed the Upgrade Game—Here's What You Need to Know Right Now
    Nov 30 2025
    British Airways has quietly partnered with Plusgrade to launch a bidding system for upgrades on select routes, but the details are complicated and full of surprising restrictions. We break down exactly how the system works, reveal the actual bid ranges travelers are seeing (hint: £500-£1,500 for various cabin jumps), and share strategic tips for successful bidding based on data from other airlines. Plus, we uncover the frustrating catches—like unchanged baggage allowances and no bonus Avios—that BA hopes you won't notice. If you're planning a BA flight soon, this could save you hundreds of pounds or help you avoid a costly mistake.

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  • ✈️ Royal Air Maroc Just Dropped a Controversial Status Match Offer

    ✈️ Royal Air Maroc Just Dropped a Controversial Status Match Offer
    Nov 29 2025
    Royal Air Maroc has launched a paid status match that could get you all the way to Oneworld Emerald status, but there's a hefty £600 price tag and serious limitations to consider. We break down who's eligible (spoiler: US airline members no longer qualify), what each tier costs, and whether it's actually worth it compared to cheaper alternatives like Royal Jordanian. Plus, we reveal the critical requalification requirements that make this essentially a one-year deal for most travelers. Find out if this controversial offer makes sense for your travel plans or if you should save your money.

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    11 m
  • ✈️ Qatar Airways Just Dropped Their 2025 UK Sale – But There's a Catch

    ✈️ Qatar Airways Just Dropped Their 2025 UK Sale – But There's a Catch
    Nov 28 2025
    Qatar Airways has launched their annual Black Friday sale for UK travellers with up to 20% off flights, but is it actually worth booking? We break down what's genuinely on offer, including which booking classes qualify, the extensive Economy blackout dates, and bonus Avios opportunities for new Privilege Club members. Plus, we reveal why this 'sale' might not be as exclusive as it sounds and what you should compare prices against before booking. If you're planning travel to Asia, Australia, or the Middle East in 2026, here's everything you need to know before the sale ends December 2nd.

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  • ✈️ Massive Avios Sale Just Dropped: Up To 60% Off (But There's A Catch)

    ✈️ Massive Avios Sale Just Dropped: Up To 60% Off (But There's A Catch)
    Nov 28 2025
    Iberia has launched one of their most generous promotions ever, offering up to 60% off Avios award flights through December 2nd. We break down the best redemption opportunities for UK travellers, from 4,550 Avios London to Madrid flights to just 6,400 Avios transatlantic economy seats. However, there's an important change to Basic economy fares you need to know about before booking. Jack explains exactly how to maximize this limited-time sale, which routes offer the best value, and the potential pitfalls to avoid when redeeming your hard-earned points.

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    11 m
  • ✈️ British Airways Just Dropped Their 2025 Black Friday Sale—But There's a Catch

    ✈️ British Airways Just Dropped Their 2025 Black Friday Sale—But There's a Catch
    Nov 27 2025
    British Airways' Black Friday 2025 sale is here, but it's different from years past. The standout offer is a 50% bonus on Avios earned through their shopping portal until December 28th, with rates reaching up to 21 Avios per pound at select retailers. Cash fares to North America start from £403 return, and European city breaks begin at £159, but notably absent are the major Avios redemption discounts we've seen in previous years. Jack breaks down exactly which deals are worth your attention, how to stack your earnings, and whether you should book cash fares or save your points for better redemptions.

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    9 m