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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

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

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

Emirates has just announced they're adding a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick from 8th February 2026, and this is...

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

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

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Following the strong demand for Avios-only flights launched in late 2024, British Airways has unveiled its newest Avios-Only destination: Cape Town. British Airways Adds Cape Town to Avios-Only Flight Line-Up for Christmas 2025 The South African city will be served by exclusive reward flights during the busy Christmas travel period, giving Club Members the chance to book using Avios across every seat on board and visit one of the most iconic cities in the world. Over 500 Seat

If you’ve got the free British Airways American Express Credit Card sitting in your wallet and haven’t yet added a supplementary...

If it seems like we talk about Qatar Airways a lot at Points Well Made, well it's because they are one of the most dynamic and exciting airlines out there, with cutting edge tech on their aircraft, and offering some genuinely good deals. Well, Qatar Airways has launched a promotion that might actually be worth your attention - up to 20% off with some decent bonus Avios thrown in. Onboard Qatar Airways A380 The Deal Breakdown The savings are real, covering Qatar Airways' entir