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After years of delays and shifting timelines, the European Union has finally locked in a date for the rollout of its new "Entry/Exit...

Brewdog Opens Bar in the BA Gatwick Club Lounge One for my dad... British Airways has unveiled a new development in their partnership...

From 1st October 2025, Emirates will ban in-flight use of power banks on all its flights as part of new safety regulations designed to reduce the risk of onboard fires. While passengers may still bring a power bank onboard, its usage will no longer be allowed during the flight - neither to charge personal devices, nor to recharge the power bank itself via aircraft power outlets. From 1 October 2025, Emirates will prohibit the use of power banks on all flights as part of new s

If you've been collecting Avios with a British Airways American Express Card, you might have heard of the exciting Companion Voucher, a golden ticket to getting far more value from your points. But what exactly is a Companion Voucher? How do you get one? And how can you make the most of it? The British Airways Companion Voucher is a fantastic way to fly long-haul for less Whether you're a seasoned Avios collector or just getting started, this guide to British Airways Companio

Welcome back to Thursday Travel Tips . Today we have a super easy way to earn you and a friend 2,000 Virgin Points! Want to turn your everyday conversations into travel rewards? Here’s this week’s insider tip: Refer your friends to Virgin Red between 28th July and 22nd August 2025 and you’ll both earn 2,000 Virgin Points when they sign up. That’s double the usual referral bonus - and it could help you both get closer to your next getaway, treat or experience. For a limited ti

Will your flights be cheaper in the future? Sometimes the Competition and Markets Authority does something that makes you sit up and...

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

This journey was part of my six flights, in 72 hours, all booked using points series . This was the 2nd flight of that trip, part of a connecting itinerary that had me connecting in Paris Charles de Gaulle before heading on to Athens. For this part of the journey, I'll be reviewing Air France's Business Class aboard this Airbus A320. How does it stack up against the competition? And should you go out of your way to fly Air France? Todays bird, an Air France A320-200, F-GKXQ B

Starting off as Instagram only, we've bought our monthly round up to the website too, just to make sure you haven't somehow missed our...

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

Hello, and welcome back to our Thursday Travel Tips series, where we uncover clever ways to earn more points from the everyday things you're probably already doing. We’ve talked about booking smarter. We’ve shared how to earn rewards while shopping in-store. But this week, we’re bringing it home, literally. Because whether you’re just back from a long trip or planning your next getaway, there’s a very easy way to earn Virgin Points from the comfort of your sofa: Deliveroo. E

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

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