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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 escapes

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 your Avios for a family holiday, a mix of the hot, cool, cultural, and beachy. You may be surprised with where I have found availability! For this, I'm going to presume a four person household, spending at least seven days away for a short haul trip, and ten days for a long haul trip, all during the school summer holidays using Avios. Do ba

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