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Plain-English answers for UK & US travellers
Booking strategy, passenger rights, lounge access, and credit card maths — each guide opens with a Quick Answer, FAQ schema, and links to hands-on reviews where we have scores.
FlightLogic's travel guides are answer-first explainers for the questions people search most — how to book flights and hotels in the UK, business vs first class, lounge access, points vs cash, flight delay compensation (EU261, UK261, US DOT), UK ETIAS and GHIC requirements, travel insurance comparison, Section 75 flight refunds, and the best UK/US airline credit cards. Each guide opens with a Quick Answer, includes FAQ schema, and links to related reviews where we have hands-on scores.
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How to Book Flights in the UK (2026): Direct vs Skyscanner vs Online Travel Agents
Metasearch, airline direct, and OTA bookings each change your rights, fees, and loyalty earn — here is how UK travellers should choose a channel before paying.
UK Overseas Travel Checklist (2026): Documents, Money, Insurance & Airports
A single pre-departure checklist for UK travellers — passport, GHIC, ETIAS, FX cards, insurance, parking, and knowing your disruption rights before you reach the terminal.
UK Flight Delay Compensation (UK261): How to Claim Up to £520
UK261 gives British travellers fixed cash compensation for delays of 3+ hours — up to £520 per person when the airline is at fault. Here is exactly who qualifies, how much you are owed, and how to claim without paying a claims firm.
Best UK Airline Credit Cards 2026: Avios, Virgin Points & Companion Vouchers
The UK airline credit card market boils down to Avios earners (British Airways, Barclaycard) and Virgin Points earners (Virgin Money) — plus flexible Amex cards that transfer to both. Here is how to pick the right one for your spend level and airline loyalty.
Essential Travel Tools (2026): Calculators, Checklists & Booking Links
The calculators, reference pages, and booking links FlightLogic shortlists for UK261 claims, lounge access, and points — organised by problem, not affiliate category.
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How to Earn and Redeem British Airways Avios Points (UK Guide)
Avios is the points currency behind British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus — here is how UK travellers actually earn it, spend it well, and avoid the mistakes that waste it.
UK Flight Delay Compensation (UK261): How to Claim Up to £520
UK261 gives British travellers fixed cash compensation for delays of 3+ hours — up to £520 per person when the airline is at fault. Here is exactly who qualifies, how much you are owed, and how to claim without paying a claims firm.
Best UK Airline Credit Cards 2026: Avios, Virgin Points & Companion Vouchers
The UK airline credit card market boils down to Avios earners (British Airways, Barclaycard) and Virgin Points earners (Virgin Money) — plus flexible Amex cards that transfer to both. Here is how to pick the right one for your spend level and airline loyalty.
BA Amex Companion Voucher Explained: Spend Thresholds, Cabins & Redemption Rules
The British Airways Amex Companion Voucher is the most valuable perk in UK travel cards — but the free and Premium Plus cards offer very different vouchers. Here is exactly how each works, what cabins qualify, and how to maximise value.
Heathrow Lounge Guide (2026): Terminal-by-Terminal Access & Best Picks
Heathrow has more lounges than any UK airport — from BA Galleries and Virgin Clubhouse to Centurion and Priority Pass independents. Here is what each terminal offers.
Virgin Points Guide (UK): How to Earn, Redeem & Maximize Flying Club in 2026
Virgin Points power Virgin Atlantic redemptions plus partner awards — here is how UK travellers earn them, spend them well, and avoid surcharge shock.
US & global guides
US hub Best Travel Credit Cards in the US (2026): Points, Perks & Protections Compared
The US travel card market splits into flexible transferable points, airline co-brands, and premium lounge cards — here is how to pick the right stack for how you actually fly.
TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry (2026): Costs, Benefits & Which to Get
Both programs skip the worst parts of US airport security — but Global Entry adds expedited customs and includes PreCheck. Here is how to choose and apply.
Amex Membership Rewards vs Chase Ultimate Rewards: Which Points Program Wins in 2026?
The two dominant US transferable currencies — MR and UR — differ in transfer partners, bonus categories, and sweet spots. Here is how to choose (or hold both).
Best Credit Cards for Airline Miles in the US (2026)
Airline co-brand cards vs transferable points — which US cards earn the most miles for Delta, United, American, and flexible programs.
US Flight Cancellation & Refund Rights: What the DOT Requires in 2026
Unlike EU261, the US does not mandate delay compensation — but cancellation refund rules have tightened. Here is what airlines must offer and how to claim it.
JFK Airport Lounge Guide (2026): Terminal-by-Terminal Access & Best Options
JFK's fragmented terminals each host different lounge networks — from Delta One Lounge and Centurion to Priority Pass independents. Here is where to go in each terminal.
Latest guides
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Annual vs Single-Trip Travel Insurance UK: Which Costs Less in 2026
Two or more trips a year usually tips the maths towards an annual multi-trip policy — but per-trip duration limits, winter sports add-ons, and age bands change the answer. Here is how to run the comparison properly.
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Travel Insurance With Pre-Existing Conditions UK: Screening, Declaring & Specialist Cover
Declaring a medical condition does not mean uninsurable — but not declaring one can void the whole policy. How UK medical screening works, what counts as pre-existing, and where the government-backed specialist directory fits in.
- UK guide
Ryanair Flight Delay Compensation Claim: UK261 Guide
How UK passengers should claim flight delay, cancellation, denied boarding, and duty-of-care compensation from Ryanair.
- UK guide
easyJet Flight Delay Compensation Claim: UK261 Guide
How UK passengers should claim flight delay, cancellation, denied boarding, and duty-of-care compensation from easyJet.
- UK guide
British Airways Flight Delay Compensation Claim: UK261 Guide
How UK passengers should claim flight delay, cancellation, denied boarding, and duty-of-care compensation from British Airways.
- UK guide
Jet2 Flight Delay Compensation Claim: UK261 Guide
How UK passengers should claim flight delay, cancellation, denied boarding, and duty-of-care compensation from Jet2.
- UK guide
TUI Airways Flight Delay Compensation Claim: UK261 Guide
How UK passengers should claim flight delay, cancellation, denied boarding, and duty-of-care compensation from TUI Airways.
- UK guide
Wizz Air Flight Delay Compensation Claim: UK261 Guide
How UK passengers should claim flight delay, cancellation, denied boarding, and duty-of-care compensation from Wizz Air.
Travel guides FAQ
What travel topics do FlightLogic guides cover?
FlightLogic publishes 128 evergreen travel guides covering cabin classes, credit cards, airport lounge access, airline alliances, points vs cash strategy, flight booking channels (direct vs OTA vs crypto), UK261 flight delay compensation (master guide plus extraordinary circumstances, rejected-claim appeals, duty of care, delay evidence, and missed-connection cluster), EU261/US DOT rules, Avios and Virgin Points (UK), ETIAS and GHIC for UK-EU travel, UK travel insurance comparison, Section 75 flight refunds — all with Quick Answer summaries and FAQ schema for search and AI citation.
Where should UK travellers start?
Start with our UK Travel Hub at /uk, then read How to Book Flights UK (/guides/how-to-book-flights-uk-2026), the Avios guide (/guides/avios-points-guide-uk), UK261 compensation hub (/hubs/flight-delay-passenger-rights), and Best UK Airline Credit Cards 2026 (/guides/best-uk-airline-credit-cards-2026).
Where should US travellers start?
Start with our US Travel Hub at /us, then read Best Travel Credit Cards US 2026 (/guides/best-travel-credit-cards-us-2026), Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Amex Platinum (/guides/chase-sapphire-preferred-vs-amex-platinum), and TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry (/guides/tsa-precheck-global-entry-guide-2026).
How are FlightLogic guides different from reviews?
Guides answer broad traveller questions with structured Quick Answers and FAQs. Editorial reviews at /reviews are hands-on, scored write-ups of specific flights, lounges, hotels, or credit cards from named authors.