Welcome to Wingtips Weekly: Is it just us, or is the aviation world getting wilder by the week? From airlines launching obscure long-haul routes (Manchester to where?) to loyalty programs flipping the rules while we’re still mid-flight, there’s never a dull moment at 35,000 feet. In this week’s round-up, we’re buckling in for surprise tax proposals that target premium flyers (yes, you with the welcome champagne), new route launches you didn’t see coming, and a quick look at the latest points-earning hacks to keep your next upgrade just one cheeky tap away. Tray tables up, let’s taxi through the latest headlines.
In This Post
Credit Cards:
- Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard Review: A Top-Tier Avios Earner?
- WingTips Wallet Watch: Best UK Credit Card Offers – July 2025 Edition
Deals:
News:
- No Stopovers Needed: Bangkok From Manchester Is Now a Thing
- Qantas First A321XLR Has Landed, A New Era Takes Off
- Hilton Announces The Derby London City – A New Curio Collection Hotel
- Oman Air’s Alliance Era Takes Off Today
- Budget Beds, Big Station: Travelodge Joins the Liverpool Street Crew
- Escape Lounges Debuts at Edinburgh – Here’s What You Get Inside
- Mind the Gap: Heathrow, Edinburgh, and Prestwick Fall Short on Accessibility
- Priority Pass Adds Wellness Content with TrvlWell
- Marriott Goes All-In on Edinburgh: New Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels Incoming
- Macquarie Swaps Scottish Tartan for London Swagger in UK Airport Shuffle
- BA Suspends Flights to Dubai, Doha and Bahrain Amid Middle East Tensions
Opinion:
That’s a wrap for this week’s WingTips Weekly. Whether you’re chasing Avios, collecting DragonPass stamps like Pokémon, or just trying to survive another Heathrow T5 security queue without crying, we’ve got your six. Same time next Sunday unless we’re grounded for overusing sarcasm in aviation news (again). Fly smart, fly cheeky, and keep the miles rolling. Make sure to give us a follow on X.
