Daily Digest — 2026-09-16
Daily Digest — Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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In June, in an attempt to combat high levels of Avios fraud, Qatar Airways Privilege Club brought in some VERY tough new restrictions on making Avios redemptions for others. Historically Qatar Airways…
News in brief: JdV by Hyatt is coming to the UK The Oxford Witney Hotel will become the first JdV by Hyatt hotel in the UK, with the property expected to join by the end of 2026. The hotel has 130 roo…
British Airways launched ‘Avios Balance Boost’ in June 2023. It is a surprisingly good value way of buying Avios. Put simply, you can buy a lump sum of Avios equivalent to 100%, 200% or 300% of the Av…
Can you book a flight for someone else using your Avios points? Today I want to look at how flexible your Avios actually are and how you can use Avios for someone else. The good news is that, yes, yo…
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