Loyalty programme insights
One of the key elements of being a frequent flyer is the loyalty programmes you belong to and what you get out of them.
Understanding the tricks of the trade can greatly enhance your experience. In these stories I’ve gathered together things I’ve learnt along the way that might help you get the most of your loyalty programme.
Upgrades on BA
Depending on your ticket type, you might be able to upgrade to a nicer cabin by calling up BA and
Booking to earn more points
Planning for a trip to the US, earning lots of points! I’ve often needed to travel from London to LA
Why “Save With Avios” is not always good
When you book a normal flight with British Airways (i.e. not using vouchers or Avios points), just before check-out you
Status Matching – Part 2
Status Matching – The Flying Game This is part 2 of the story, if you’ve not read my original article
Status Matching – Part 1
2025 update I wrote the article below some time ago, but the information still stands. However, I have renamed this
Lounge Hopping
What is lounge hopping? It’s simply when you get to a large airport that has multiple airline lounges, that you