Welcome to WingTips Weekly, another week, another slew of loyalty drama, fleet shuffles, and airlines being… airlines. You’d think May would be a quiet month, but no. Instead, we’ve got BA bragging about punctuality like it’s 2008, and Global Airlines somehow still trying to make fetch happen.
Meanwhile, Virgin’s off to Seoul (kimchi, anyone?), Marriott’s playing footsie with your wallet via another points sale, and over in the credit card aisle, surprise! Another “limited-time” offer that’s somehow lasted longer than most relationships. If you’re still deciding whether to hoard points, burn them, or use them to cope emotionally, we’ve got you covered, where loyalty is a game, and we play dirty so you don’t have to. Tray tables down. Let’s taxi through this week’s biggest news in aviation and travel.
In This Post
Credit Cards:
- Virgin Atlantic Reward vs Reward+ – Which Credit Card Should You Get?
- Review: American Express Rewards Credit Card (2025 UK Edition)
- Review: British Airways Accelerating Business Credit Card (2025 UK Edition)
News:
- British Airways: Now Leaving Roughly On Time, Thanks to AI
- Tickets Now on Sale: Virgin Atlantic’s London to Seoul Flights Launch March 2026
- Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 Finally Joins the 21st Century
Guides:
- How to Earn and Redeem Hyatt Free Night Awards (UK Guide)
- British Airways Club: The Ultimate Guide to Avios, Tier Points, and Elite Glory
- The Ultimate Guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:
Delas:
Cabin Doors to Manual We’re Done Here
That’s your lot for this week’s WingTips weekly, from SkyTeam shakeups to Amex antics. If you’re wondering what fresh hell next week will bring, fear not: we’ll be here, scouring seat maps, decoding loyalty schemes, and side-eyeing every airline press release so you don’t have to.
In the meantime, keep your boarding passes handy and your expectations low. Points are power, upgrades are politics, and yes, you do deserve better than instant noodles in a Priority Pass lounge. Fly sharp, spend smart, and as always, stay loyal (but not blindly). See you next week. And make sure to follow us on X.
