Travel Smarter Blog
Clearer decisions for points, status, and airline loyalty.
Practical notes from the Travel Smarter team on earning, crediting, redeeming, and protecting the value of every trip.
23 Jun 2026Travel Smarter
How to Get Free Business Class Upgrades
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12 Jun 2026Travel Smarter
British Airways Business Class: The Complete Guide (2026)
British Airways Business Class: The Complete Guide **British Airways business class is two completely different products flying under one name,** and which one you end up in is mos
11 Jun 2026Travel Smarter
British Airways Club Explained
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11 Jun 2026Richard Viner
What Are Avios Worth? An Honest 2026 Guide
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11 Jun 2026Richard Viner
Should You Buy Avios? When It's Worth It (and When Not)
Usually no. Buying Avios outright is one of the most expensive ways to add points to your account, and most of the time there's a cheaper option sitting right next to it on the Bri
10 Jun 2026Richard Viner
The 2026 Avios Guide: Earn Faster, Spend Smarter, Waste Nothing
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26 May 2026Travel Smarter
How to Maximise Avios in the Era of Spend-Based Loyalty
A practical pre-booking checklist for choosing where a flight should earn miles, points, and status credit.
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