For flyers who participate in multiple airline loyalty programs, a frustrating reality has emerged: not all airline partnerships are created equal, especially when it comes to digital booking platforms. I have had issues myself in the past trying to change frequent flyer numbers on British Airways and Malaysian Airlines. Airline booking systems are layers upon layers of legacy technology (if you can even call it that) which do struggle at times to talk to each other. In the c

If you’ve ever tried to book a Qatar Airways flight using Avios and found yourself wondering why some seats seem to cost roughly double , you’ve stumbled upon the mysterious world of Flexi Awards. You haven't done anything wrong, and Qatar isn’t secretly charging you for extra legroom and a mint on the pillow. It’s simply their way of giving you another chance to redeem when the usual “cheap” seats are gone. Two Types of Reward Seats When booking a flight with Qatar Airways u

American Express is well known to all of you for being a great way of earning those oh so valuable points. But did you know they also offer valuable promotions through the Amex Offers section of its app? Be it travel, food or shop related, these offers can be added directly to your card and are an easy way to save money on without using discount codes. Also included often are hotel offers and if you hold either the British Airways (BA) Amex Card or the Platinum Amex Card, you

We didn't shy away from it this week, we went heavy on Nectar. We don't discriminate, at Points Well Made we just bring you the best deals around. Remember, 400 Nectar = Avios. Collecting the most points possible means collecting points from as many sources as possible, whether that be from you food shopping, credit card spending, broadband switching etc etc Keep reading to the bottom for some excellent non-Nectar points opportunities! 9500 Nectar Points for Switching Energy

If you’ve been thinking about applying for the British Airways American Express Credit Card, now could be the ideal time with some new bonus Avios available. There is no increased bonus on the Amex website, but a limited time referral offer is currently running that significantly increases the number of Avios you can earn to 15,000! This promotion expires on 11th November 2025, so acting soon is essential if you want to take advantage. Just a quick heads-up:  Points Well Made

After a several-year hiatus, Virgin Atlantic is going to Cancun. Starting today - 19th October - Virgin will launch three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Mexico's Caribbean coast. If this sounds familiar, that's because it is. Virgin last flew this route pre-pandemic from Gatwick, and now they're giving it another go with Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday departures on the A350-1000. Upper Class on Virgin's A350-1000 It's currently the only direct option from Heathrow to C

We're going a bit Nectar mad this week... But remember, Nectar = Avios! Welcome back to Thursday Travel Tips – the weekly series where we uncover clever ways to travel smarter, save money and maximise your rewards. This week’s hack isn’t at the airport, on a plane, or even travel-branded… but it can absolutely help fund your next trip.  Nectar “Count Up to Christmas” Challenge We’re talking about the Nectar “Count Up to Christmas” Challenge – a seasonal promotion hidden in th

As if one Nectar article wasn't enough today, we're bring you a breaking news one now! If you’re anything like me, you love a little surprise in your day, and this week, Nectar is making that extra bit of fun seriously rewarding with their Spin to Win promotion. Why is this important? Remember, Nectar points can be converted into Avios ! Spin to Win is back! Running from Monday 13th October to Sunday 19th October 2025 , it’s your chance to pick up bonus Nectar Points across

Sainsbury’s Energy has launched a deal that’s catching attention, especially among loyal Nectar card users. Their Track & Reward tariff offers customers the chance to earn up to 9,500 bonus Nectar points a year. It sounds appealing, but should consider switching energy providers for 9500 Nectar Points? Let’s break down what the offer includes and whether it’s the right fit for your household. The Nectar Points Breakdown If you wanted to talk about the pros and cons of standin

Here is a weekly round up of the news and stories that you may have missed this week at Points Well Made, plus one extra. We've got the...