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Who says airport hotels have to be boring? We kicked off our latest getaway, a milestone birthday celebration for Sam (hello, 30!), with an overnight stay at the Sofitel London Gatwick, and let’s just say... our expectations were pleasantly turned on their head. A truly good airport hotel is hard to find but we definitely found one in the Sofitel London Gatwick Let’s be honest: airport hotels are a gamble. Some surprise you (looking at you, Sama-Sama at Kuala Lumpur Internati

The British Airways American Express Credit Card (a.k.a. the “free one”) has always been a decent way to quietly rack up Avios, but it’s...

Back in February of 1993, two momentous occasions occurred. Firstly, I was born, on the 27th of the month, which is obviously the most important moment from February 1993. But what also happened five days earlier, and really you will see how it pales in comparison, is that Virgin Atlantic opened its Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport. And while that might sound impressive, I think we can all agree it pales in comparison to my arrival! The Upper Class Wing includes a fantastic mode

Ordering a special meal via British Airways couldn't be simpler. Here is our step by step guide on how to do it.

British Airways Announce How to Earn Tier Points Via Credit Card Spend British Airways has finally delivered on its promise to allow...

As you know, I was on a journey of six flights in 72 hours to prove how easy it is to use the points you've been saving up so diligently. This was before the first flight on the trip, aboard British Airways Club Europe to Budapest . For those who don't know, Club Europe is the name British Airways gives its short haul business class. Despite Terminal 5 being "the home of British Airways", they operate a surprising amount of flights from Terminal 3, flying to 28 destinations.

Whether I’m jetting off for a cheeky weekend getaway or a whirlwind city break, my short-haul carry-on bag is always packed with a few...

This was the first flight of my six fights in 72 hours, an all points odyssey . It would be fair to say that I was a little bit nervous coming into this, I didn't have a huge amount of leeway in case something went wrong. Reassuringly, the weather was on my side with a glorious English summers day. I will fight anyone who says winter is supreme. First up, a review of British Airways Club Europe on an Airbus A320 to Budapest. A great day for flying How did I book? I booked thi

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another post in our Thursday Travel Tips series. You know we’re all about turning everyday spending into points that take you places. Literally. This week, we’re diving into a travel hack that’s right under your nose , and perfect for regular commuters and weekend wanderers alike. The Virgin Trains Ticketing app is a great way to earn points on every day spending Did you know you can earn Virgin Points every time you book train tickets usin

If you’re flying in or out of Budapest and need somewhere to lay your head within walking distance of the terminal, the TRIBE Hotel at...

The aviation industry’s most prestigious event, the 2025 World Airline Awards, unfolded in spectacular fashion on 17 June 2025 at the...

Travel is amazing. Travel is supposed to be fun, dynamic, an adventure. It’s that blissful experience of willingly strapping yourself into a pressurised flying cylinder, hoping you won't get seated next to someone loudly eating a boiled egg or watching TikToks without headphones.  Travel rocks, travelling with a dietary requirement doesn't always! But for those of us with dietary requirements, in my case the joys of flying with lactose intolerance, it’s not just about survivi

If you’re holding the American Express Platinum Card, there’s a good chance you’re due a treat or two – but only if you act fast.  With...

Helpful Tool to Find Virgin Reward Seats - vseats.io vseat.io is a helpful new, free-to-use tool, which has been created to help find...

Six flights, over 72 hours. Starting this afternoon, that's what I've got coming up, all in the name of bringing you fine people the...

In just one evening, we racked up 626 Virgin Red Points and 144 American Express Membership Rewards Points, all while enjoying dinner and a show in London’s West End. Let’s walk through how we turned a simple night out into a points-packed adventure.

This flight was part two of our journey back from Singapore to London, having found a bargain fare of only £297 each one way, we decided...

This week, we’re staying closer to home and focusing on something that can make a huge difference to your points balance: registering your credit or debit cards with the Avios store to earn points when shopping in-store. Yes, you read that right. Just by linking your cards to your account, you can turn everyday purchases, that flat white, that new pair of jeans, or even that cheeky takeaway, into points towards your next trip.

If you're a regular traveller or have been reading our website (points go to you), you've likely heard of Avios, the rewards currency that can help you save on flights, upgrades, hotels and more and that we like to bang on about here at Points Well Made. If you haven't read our detailed articles about What are Avios , and How to Earn Avios Online , go check those posts out too! Right, back to this article! Did you know that there are many lesser-known ways to collect Avios wi

PLAY Airlines A320Neo - TF-PPE Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines is pulling out of the USA entirely by late October 2025, with all...