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British Airways is set to connect London with America's heartland (derogatorily known as flyover country), launching a new direct service between London Heathrow and St Louis, Missouri. Unfortunately this won't be time for you to "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, and will be starting 19th April 2026. British Airways is set to launch a new direct service between London Heathrow and St Louis What Do We Know So Far? The new route, BA's 27th United States destination, will

Travelling with a baby can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating airline policies. If you are planning a trip with British Airways and have booked your ticket using Avios, you might be wondering how to add an infant under two years old to your booking. The good news is that British Airways makes this process relatively straightforward, whether your baby will travel on your lap or in their own seat. This guide explains everything you need to know about book

Few things in the world of travel loyalty are as frustrating as discovering your hard-earned miles or points have quietly expired. This often happens with smaller balances left over from promotions or one-off flights that you forget about, only to realise too late when you finally want to use them. When points expire, it's devastating To help you keep on top of your balances, here’s a guide for when do your airmiles and points expire for some of the most popular airline loyal

Here is a weekly round of the news and stories that you may have missed this week at Points Well Made. Make sure you read to the bottom...

If you’ve built up 50,000 Avios in your British Airways Club account you’re in the perfect position to turn those points into a serious return flight. 50,000 Avios is more than enough for a European return in business or a longer haul flight. With the right approach, you can unlock a gorgeous city break or a relaxing holiday by the pool, all using Avios instead of cash. The key is knowing where to look, and for that, you’ll want to use the British Airways Reward Flight Finde

This is the situation. You've specifically selected a window seat for your flight, excited to watch the world shrink below you as you take off or catch a glimpse of your destination from above. You board the plane, find your row, and discover... a blank wall where the window should be. Welcome to the frustrating world of the windowless window seat. Don't let this be you, like this Redditor Spend any amount of time online and invariably you will find countless complaints from

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips  series – where we show you how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. Like the Avios store, Shops Away is a great portal for earning points on your everyday spend This week, we are looking at something many travellers overlook: Virgin Atlantic Shops Away . It is one of the simplest ways to grow your points balance, just by shopping as you normally would. Enjoying this weeks Thursday Travel Tip

The lesser known of the British Airways terminals at Heathrow, Terminal 3 at Heathrow serves over 20 destinations for British Airways, so...

When I was seven, my parents took me to Disneyland Paris. I can still picture myself in front of the castle, absolutely wide-eyed, clutching my Mickey Mouse Magician's Hat, and feeling like I’d stepped into another world. That trip was over twenty years ago, and yet I still remember it so clearly. The "It's A Small World Ride", The Dumbo ride, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, I even kept the hat for the next 10 years! That’s why I think Disney holidays matter so much for famili

We admittedly bombard you with information that even we struggle to digest at times. So we thought it best to cover the best card offers...

Virgin Holidays Double Points + Bonus Tier Points Offer According to the great philosopher Bart Simpson, Cowabunga Virgin Holidays have...

Finding the perfect campervan is like finding the perfect bra. Firstly, you need to be able to fit everything you need to in there. Secondly, it's got to fit your purpose. And thirdly, you need to know that regardless of what life throws at you, the support and help is there! The problem is of course there are so many brands to choose from... both campervans and bras! Shopping around is a must, but sometimes word of mouth is the best way to go! So let us be that for you with

The bargain bin is back! Congratulations, you’re sitting on a stash of Virgin Points and wondering how to get the best bang for your buck. First up up, you’ll want to keep a close eye on vseats.io . This free tool has become a bible for Virgin Atlantic collectors, revealing huge price differences across cabins and routes. In some cases, the bargains are almost too good to be true. We recently wrote about this incredible redemption for the Maldives in November, which we might

Looking to rack up extra Virgin Points without spending a penny? Virgin Red Games sounds like a gambling site, but is actually full of...

Ok, so let's run through a few confessions. Number 1, we totally should have posted about this yesterday, but we got too excited about the 30 lots of 100,000 Avios on offer with Uber and HAD to tell you about that! Number 2, yeah, we know, it's another Amex presale article which may only be relevant to a minority of you. However, this is content you have asked for and we are not about to disappoint! Anyway, let's slide on in to the actual article now. The Formula 1 British G

You know us well by now. If we find a promotion that can earn you some serious Avios we are 100% going to share this with you, and boy is...

If you’ve ever sung your heart out to a Lewis Capaldi song, this one’s for you. The Scottish hitmaker is coming back to London next summer to sing on the Great Oak Stage as American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Saturday 11 July 2026. Here’s the best part: American Express Cardmembers can grab their tickets before anyone else. The exclusive presale is open right now until 9am on Thursday 19 September 2025, giving you first pick of seats and VIP options. Cardmembers can a

Knowing how to use your points is half the battle. But by knowing how, you potentially give yourself the advantage when it comes to...

Amex 30% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy American Express is offering Membership Rewards cardholders a valuable 30% transfer bonus when converting points to Marriott Bonvoy through November 9, 2025. This limited-time promotion boosts the standard 2:3 transfer ratio effectively becoming with the bonus. For example, transferring 2,000 Membership Rewards points would typically yield 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, but with this bonus, you'd receive 3,900 points instead. Are you

If you’ve built up 25,000 Avios in your British Airways Club account you’re already in a great position to turn those points into a...