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Fans of wine (aka, us) and Avios collectors have a limited opportunity to boost their rewards. The Wine Flyer are offering 3,000 bonus...

Thai Airways has just delivered the most savage airline product review possible: they've taken the ex-Virgin Atlantic A330 that they bought, left in Virgin's old business class seats, and have now officially downgraded them to Premium Economy Plus. They literally won't call it business class anymore. Bear in mind that Virgin will still charge thousands of pounds for these seats... What Happened - Why Did Thai Downgrade Business Class Seats? Starting 26th October, Thai Airways

Here is a weekly round of the news and stories that you may have missed this week at Points Well Made. We've got an easy way to get 1,000...

After years of delays and shifting deadlines, in just eight days’ time the EU will activate its new border system, the long-planned Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12th October 2025. For travellers, particularly those from the UK, this is one of the biggest changes to European border control since Brexit, and it’s arriving imminently. In just eight days’ time the EU will activate its long-planned Entry/Exit System (EES) What Is the EU’s Entry/Exit System? From 12th October, all tr

Right, listen up fellow Avios collectors, because I've got some news that's going to make your October slightly more interesting. From the 1st to the 14th of October, Le Shuttle (Eurotunnel to you and me) are running a promotion that's so straightforward, that I actually had to check the terms twice to make sure I wasn't missing something. Spoiler alert: I wasn't. Will this be you? The Numbers (Because That's Why We're Here) Until the 14th October you can earn double Avios wi

Get the party hats out – the modern railway is turning 200 and Virgin is marking the occasion with a special offer. It’s a nod to the rail romantics, the daily commuters and the points-hungry adventurers who like to stretch their Virgin Points in different ways to which we would normally advocate. Until 9 October, when you redeem Virgin Points on Trains, by spending 5000, you'll get 1000 back. It’s a neat way to give yourself a small boost while saving on rail travel. Until 9

Welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips series – where we show you how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel rewards. Last time, we explored how to earn Virgin Points online through Shops Away . But did you know you can also earn Virgin Points simply by paying with your card instore, including your debit card? It’s one of the most effortless ways to boost your Flying Club balance while you go about your day. The system is simple and safe How In Store Earning W

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 sitting on enough points for a proper return trip. Not as much as you used to be, mind. The December 2025 devaluation pulled long-haul economy out of reach at this level. But 50,000 Avios still unlocks a lot. Short-haul Club Europe across most of the network, return economy as far as Marrakech, Cairo or Tel Aviv, and on a good day a long-haul economy seat to Abuja or Jeddah if the cash fare suits you

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