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If you're collecting American Express Membership Rewards points in the UK, you have several options for redeeming them, ranging from shopping and hotel stays to experiences and charity donations. However, one of the most valuable uses for your points is converting them into airline miles. This option gives savvy travellers access to better flight redemptions, especially in premium cabins and long-haul travel. Yesterday we covered how you go about converting those all importan

If you hold a UK-issued American Express Card enrolled in the Membership Rewards programme, you can turn your everyday spending into airline points. This guide will walk you through how to transfer your Membership Rewards points to airline frequent flyer schemes, and answer any questions you might have along the way. We've also covered how many airline points you'll get per Membership Reward point, you'll be able to find that article here! What are Membership Rewards? Members

Qatar Airways Partners with Hans Zimmer for Audio Overhaul Qatar Airways has announced a collaboration with Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to develop a "distinctive sonic identity that will transform the airline's passenger experience". The partnership will result in an exclusive musical score that will be integrated into Qatar Airways' onboard music programming and released as a complete album across major streaming platforms and the airline's official c

Flying with a baby can feel like a circus act, with luggage, car seats, snacks, and (hopefully) naps. But here’s the good news: infants usually fly at a bargain rate, even in premium cabins. This guide forms a part of our Family Flying series here at Points Well Made. It always pays to check out each airlines policy when flying with a two year old. What’s more, using points with airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic can significantly reduce the stress (and cos

Remember the last-minute panic at security, juggling mini shampoo bottles and clear plastic bags? That might be coming to an end, at least if you're flying from the right airport. Birmingham and Edinburgh airports have officially waved goodbye to the long-standing 100ml liquid rule for cabin baggage, thanks to shiny new CT scanner tech. These are the first major UK airports to take full advantage of the Department for Transport’s recent relaxation of liquid limits. And yes, t

If you’re passing through Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha and fortunate enough to access Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Garden Lounge, prepare yourself for an airport experience like no other. The lounge is a sight to behold Opened as part of the airport’s expansion in 2022, this lounge sets a new global standard for luxury, space, and serenity in air travel. Sam and I were lucky enough to utilise the lounge when we fly with Qatar Airways to and from New Zealand earlier

easyJet Summer 2026 on Sale This Week EasyJet will release its summer 2026 flight schedule for sale next week on Tuesday 22nd July,...

Welcome to the first part of our new Family Travel Series . We're starting right at the beginning of your flying journey with a family, travelling while pregnant. First things first: we're not medical professionals, and this article is not intended to offer medical advice. That’s best left to the experts. What we can do, however, is guide you through the pregnancy travel policies of some of the most popular UK airlines, so you know what to expect before you book. Flying whil

Update: find a more current offer here . Yes, this is in addition to the Avios flight sale that we wrote about yesterday... British...

Updated: Now includes full list of destinations. British Airways has launched a limited-time sale offering up to 40% off the amount of...