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Welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips series – where we help you turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. This week, we’re diving into one of the lesser known earning opportunities available right now – and most people don’t even realise it exists. Make your broadband work for you and earn points on switching Switching your home broadband could earn you thousands of Avios or Virgin Points in one go. If you’re paying for internet anyway (and let’s face it,

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

Welcome back to our unofficial series where we show you where you can fly for different amounts of Avios. We have covered 25,000 Avios , and we have done 50,000 Avios . Now thought, we're stepping it up again. If you’ve built your Avios balance up to around 75,000 points, you’ve reached one of the most versatile sweet spots in the British Airways Club. At this level you can move beyond short-haul city breaks and start looking at transatlantic flights, long-haul sunshine escap

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

Ahead of an early flight to Menorca, I chose to stay at the Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport, attracted by its reputation for blending modern style with a playful twist on the typical airport hotel. Its location is undeniably convenient, just a short 10-minute drive from both Gatwick’s North and South Terminals, with easy access via local buses, taxis or even on foot from the nearby Lowfield Heath bus stop. As an airport base, it immediately ticks that box. It opened in la

If you've driven to Heathrow Airport recently, or wandered through any of the terminals, I am sure you will have seen the myriad of signs for "Heathrow Rewards". They are everywhere! Heathrow Rewards are yet another loyalty programme where you can collect points almost every time you spend at the airport – from shopping and dining to parking and currency exchange – and turn them into discounts, vouchers and even airline miles. Yeah, I bet that last one caught your interest! H

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...

For many frequent travellers, airport lounges are the highlight of the journey, quiet spaces with comfortable seating, included food and drink, and a chance to escape the chaos of the terminal. But what happens when you arrive at the door and are told the airport lounge is full? It’s a frustrating experience, and one that has become more common as travel demand has surged. The hope is always to have a nice quiet lounge, however that is not always the case If you’ve ever been

This week presents two opportunities for British Airways Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club members, one to use Avios, and the other...

Welcome back to Thursday Travel Tips – the weekly series where we share insider tricks to help you travel smarter, save money, and maximise your rewards. Today we’re focusing on a travel hack that many I swear by but most casual travellers completely overlook: Boots Click & Collect at the airport. It’s a simple switch that allows you to save money, pick up full-sized toiletries after security, and even earn Avios or Virgin Points on your order. If you’ve ever grimaced at the

Forget everything you know about airline loyalty programmes - Riyadh Air is flipping the script with "Sfeer", a seemingly bold, fun, and community-focused loyalty programme designed to make travel more rewarding than ever. And with Riyadh Air creating partnerships with a host of airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Air France, and KLM, you can look forward to future points collaborations. Forget everything you know about airline loyalty programs - Riyadh Air is flipping t

Right, let's talk about some genuinely interesting route news coming out of UK airports. There's a decent mix here – from Norwegian giving Scotland some love, to Emirates going absolutely mental on Heathrow frequencies. Norwegian: Edinburgh to Billund (From 3 April 2026) Norwegian is launching a new route from Edinburgh to Billund starting 3rd April 2026. Now, I know what you're thinking – where is Billund? And if you do know, then Billund isn't exactly the most glamorous des

You may like Autumn. Helena does. I do not. The impending cold and dark beckons. So lets look ahead to next summer for where you can use...