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Monday, Dec 8

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British Airways passenger who repeatedly groped woman during seven-hour flight from New York to Heathrow is spared jail

www.dailymail.co.uk

Paulius Krilavicius, 45, tried to pull the victim and ran his hands up her leg during the flight from Newark, New Jersey , to London Heathrow on January 8, 2025.

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Edinburgh Airport suspends flights after British Airways plane declares mid-air emergency

The pilot initiated a procedure known as squawking 7700 minutes after the plane took off for London.

Edinburgh airport suspends all incoming flights after British Airways plane returns

www.mirror.co.uk

All flights landing at Edinburgh Airport have been suspended after a British Airways passenger plane was forced to make an unscheduled landing due to a fault

Saturday, Dec 6

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Friday, Dec 5

04

Get a 65% bonus when you buy Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club

Qatar Airways (yes Qatar Airways, not British Airways) has launched a new ‘buy Avios’ bonus promotion. The link to buy is here. The bonus is stepped. At the top end, you will get a 65% bonus when you buy 44,000 Avios or more. There are…

Thursday, Dec 4

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Mystery devaluation: British Airways will increase the cost of Avios redemptions Dec. 15

thepointsguy.com

The British Airways Club program has announced that it will increase the cost of redemptions beginning Dec. 15, 2025.

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British Airways to raise price of Avios flights from this month

While British Airways has not confirmed a specific figure, example fares provided put the increase at around nine per cent

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Fresh blow for Rachel Reeves as British Airways blames her for sharp price rises

www.express.co.uk

The popular airline has said it's been forced to increase fares because of several factors, including decisions made by the Chancellor.

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British Airways dramatically increases price of rewards flights - and blames Rachel Reeves' Budget

www.dailymail.co.uk

The major airline has made changes to its popular loyalty scheme in light of recent announcements in the Chancellor's Budget.

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Wednesday, Dec 3

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British Airways makes major change impacting loyal customers before Christmas

www.mirror.co.uk

A considerable change will come into effect this month for British Airways loyal customers, with an increase in Reward Flights that will affect both Avios and cash elements

Tuesday, Dec 2

07

Get British Airways Silver equivalent status by matching top-tier HOTEL status!

Here’s some good news for anyone concerned about losing their British Airways Club status on 30th April. Royal Jordanian is offering you the equivalent of The British Airways Club Silver status if you have top tier HOTEL status. The offer…

Monday, Dec 1

13

Inside the new British Airways airport lounge - with a so-called 'million-dollar door'

www.dailymail.co.uk

British Airways has unveiled new lounges in Miami International Airport and Dubai International Airport - and the modern designs are impressive, with ultra-luxury finishings.

Saturday, Nov 29

09

British Airways making big change for all passengers in economy, business or first class

The carrier said the free “reliable and lightning-fast” wifi from Starlink would be available to customers flying in economy, business or first class from next month.

Wednesday, Nov 26

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Tuesday, Nov 25

04

How to earn Avios from car rentals with Hertz, Europcar and SIXT via Qatar Airways

www.headforpoints.com

When Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency in 2022, a lot of new Avios earning options opened up, as long as you opened a Qatar Airways Privilege Club account. You can link your British Airways Club account…

Monday, Nov 24

07

British Airways completes renovation of the First Wing at Terminal 5

www.headforpoints.com

The First Wing at London Heathrow Terminal 5 has completed its renovation and is now fully open again. It looks, bizarrely, like a Qatar Airways space. It’s not clear if this was intentional but the dark wood and burgundy wall covering is…

Saturday, Nov 22

06

British Airways launches new routes to Tivat in Montenegro and Guernsey

www.headforpoints.com

British Airways has announced two new European routes for summer 2026. These are both attractive options in their own way and worth considering, especially as Avios availability will be very good at the moment. The new routes are to Tivat…

Friday, Nov 21

12

British Airways Club tier point bonuses to become permanent

www.headforpoints.com

British Airways has announced that The British Airways Club offer of ‘per flight’ tier point bonuses will become permanent. This isn’t surprising, given that Iberia Club has a similar bonus which was always designed to be permanent, but in…