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...

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

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If you’ve built up 50,000 Avios in your British Airways Club account you’re in the perfect position to turn those points into a serious return flight. 50,000 Avios is more than enough for a European return in business or a longer haul flight. With the right approach, you can unlock a gorgeous city break or a relaxing holiday by the pool, all using Avios instead of cash. The key is knowing where to look, and for that, you’ll want to use the British Airways Reward Flight Finde

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