Today's post has been kindly written by Heather Shipley, on Instagram as @heather_shipley_, where you can follow her pursuits to give her family the best life possible thanks to points. Naturally, that is what she'd like to tell you all about today! If you would like to put yourself in front our audience and wish to guest write, just simply DM us on Instagram or email sam@pointswellmade.co.uk with an idea, and we will try and make it work! Let’s set the scene. We are a workin

Back in 2019, Japan Airlines brought in a little icon on their seat map's showing where a baby or toddler (between 8 days and 2 years old) has been booked. And I love it. I also can't quite believe it took this long to invent, but there you go. Thanks to a feature on ITV's This Morning, the conversation around it has come back up again and I'm intrigued by it. Let's get the obvious bit out of the way first, because I know it's coming the second I post this. Babies are allowed

The complete strategy for UK families who want to use Avios for holidays without losing their minds (or their points). If you've landed on this page, chances are you've heard that Avios can save you a fortune on family flights. And they can. Most Avios guides are written for couples or solo travellers, and for good reason. It's much simpler when you're only booking two seats! Families of four are a different deal as you'll need more Avios, more seats, more planning, and if yo

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

Flying with a baby can feel like a circus act, with luggage, car seats, snacks, and (hopefully) naps. But here’s the good news: infants usually fly at a bargain rate, even in premium cabins. This guide forms a part of our Family Flying series here at Points Well Made. It always pays to check out each airlines policy when flying with a two year old. What’s more, using points with airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic can significantly reduce the stress (and cos

Welcome to the first part of our new Family Travel Series . We're starting right at the beginning of your flying journey with a family, travelling while pregnant. First things first: we're not medical professionals, and this article is not intended to offer medical advice. That’s best left to the experts. What we can do, however, is guide you through the pregnancy travel policies of some of the most popular UK airlines, so you know what to expect before you book. Flying whil