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Brewdog Opens Bar In BA Lounge, IndiGo to Fly to Heathrow, Norse Increase Gatwick-Bangkok - News You May Have Missed, 10th August
Brewdog Opens Bar in the BA Gatwick Club Lounge One for my dad... British Airways has unveiled a new development in their partnership...

Sam
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Emirates Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks from October 2025
From 1st October 2025, Emirates will ban in-flight use of power banks on all its flights as part of new safety regulations designed to reduce the risk of onboard fires. While passengers may still bring a power bank onboard, its usage will no longer be allowed during the flight - neither to charge personal devices, nor to recharge the power bank itself via aircraft power outlets. From 1 October 2025, Emirates will prohibit the use of power banks on all flights as part of new s

Helena
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Cheaper Flights to Boston, Chicago, Miami, and Dallas? - When Competition Watchdogs Actually Bite
Will your flights be cheaper in the future? Sometimes the Competition and Markets Authority does something that makes you sit up and...

Sam
Aug 6, 20254 min read


ONE WEEK LEFT: Increased Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card Bonus!
There's only one week left for you to get your hands on an increased bonus on the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card. This card is a staple in my wallet, and makes any Monzo card seem inferior in comparison. Why not earn your next holiday, on your current one? There’s no credit check, no new bank account - just link it to your existing one, spend like normal (especially abroad), and you’ll bag a 30,000 Hilton Honors Points bonus when you hit £2,500 in foreign spending, instead of

Sam
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Alaska Airlines Launches Daily Heathrow Flights
Alaska Airlines has announced they're launching a daily, year-round service between Seattle and London Heathrow from May 2026, which represents a significant development for British travellers seeking alternatives to the Pacific Northwest. But the exact schedule, launch date, nor the terminal Alaska Airlines will use at Heathrow have been announced, so expect more to come in the future! Coming soon! Joining a Competitive Market The Seattle-London market is already quite comp

Sam
Aug 5, 20252 min read


500 Free Nectar Points - Link Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar Accounts to Earn and Convert Points with Ease
There’s a new way to boost your points balance, whether you're a seasoned traveller or a savvy shopper. Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar have teamed up, giving UK members the opportunity to link their accounts and unlock new ways to earn, convert, and spend points across both programmes. A new partner has been announced for Nectar in the form of Marriott Bonvoy If you enjoy collecting Nectar points on your everyday spending and also value hotel rewards when you travel, this partner

Helena
Aug 5, 20254 min read


Emirates' NEW A350 is Going to Gatwick With a Fourth Daily Flight Added
Emirates has just announced they're adding a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick from 8th February 2026, and this is...

Sam
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Virgin Atlantic Flight Schedule Changes Leave Passengers Frustrated
A frustrated Virgin Atlantic passenger has shared their disappointing experience with us at Points Well Made, of dealing with a significant flight schedule change that have left their family travel plans in disarray, highlighting ongoing concerns about airline customer service policies. The passenger, who had booked Virgin Atlantic flights to South Africa for next year, discovered that both their outbound and return flights had been changed by three hours – departing earlier

Sam
Aug 4, 20254 min read


Lounge Booking For American Express Cardmembers, Kids Eat Free at Heathrow, Riyadh Air Secures Heathrow Slots - News You May Have Missed, 3rd August
Lounge Booking Now Available for American Express Platinum Cardmembers American Express has introduced pre-booking for lounge access for UK Platinum Cardmembers across both consumer and business versions. Platinum Cardmembers will have four lounge pre-book credits to use in 2025. After 2025, these Cardmembers will have access to eight pre-book credits to use per calendar year between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2027. If you use all of your pre-book credits, then you may st

Sam
Aug 3, 20253 min read


Our Top Stories in July 2025 at Points Well Made
Starting off as Instagram only, we've bought our monthly round up to the website too, just to make sure you haven't somehow missed our...

Sam
Aug 1, 20253 min read
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