Top 10 Most Viewed Stories on Points Well Made in 2025
- Sam
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I'm sure just like you, we're starting to wind down for Christmas, and unsurprisingly, so are all the good deals and news that we usually bring you.
So we thought we'd share with you the most read stories that we've brought you this year. Some may surprise you, but let us know in the comments if you've had any particular favourites, we'd love to hear!
Equally, if you have an urge to contribute, or have any suggestions to what you want to see from us in the year ahead, or any other business, please do feel free to reach out to me at sam@pointswellmade.co.uk.
As anticipation built for the 2025 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone (which took place on July 4-6, 2025), American Express was there with an exciting range of Fan Perks to make race weekend at the 2025 British Grand Prix even more memorable.
Whether you’re a seasoned F1 fan or were attending your first Grand Prix, American Express help fans unlock more moments, more comfort, and more access around the track.
Thinking about attending in 2026, then this one may help you plan your weekend!
Wimbledon isn’t just a tennis tournament, it’s a British summer tradition, a global sporting spectacle, and for American Express Cardmembers, it’s always an opportunity to experience the Championships in a whole new way
Both Helena and I have been to Wimbledon in recent years, and it's fair to say that your Amex really does enhance your day. So for all the details about this year, click here! Helena also wrote up a review of her Amex and Barclaycard experience at this years Wimbledon, and you can find that review here.
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Helena's review of Upper Class onboard Virgin Atlantic's A350-1000 really caught your attention, maybe it was because enough of you were curious as to why someone only 5ft2 would need all that space?
Anyway... for the full review, including some rather questionable food served to her, you can click here for all you need to know!
What could possibly be better than an upgrade or flying with a companion? How about being treated with a voucher to do exactly that? Virgin Atlantic Reward Vouchers are a prized benefit that many frequent flyers seek, allowing you to enjoy upgrades or bring a companion along on your journey, often at a significant points saving.
This well read guide is there to break down everything you need to know about Virgin Atlantic Reward Vouchers, including how they work, how to earn them, how to redeem them, and tips for maximising their value.
Dreaming of a better seat without shelling out thousands of Avios more? The Barclays Cabin Upgrade Voucher might just be the best-kept secret in the world of Avios rewards.
If you're a Barclays Premier Banking customer or hold one of the two Avios Barclaycards, you could be earning your way to cabin comfort upgrades, and this article really struck a chord with a lot of you.
One of our first "hit" articles. In this one we covered how you can...
Use Comparison Sites to Pocket Extra Points - One simple click before switching could earn you thousands of Avios in minutes
Switch Your Bills and Utilities Provider - That boring admin task you've been putting off? It could fund your next holiday
Choose Insurance That Rewards You - Turn an annual chore into a reward bonanza worth thousands of points
Earn While You Hire a Car - Your weekend rental just became surprisingly lucrative
Turn Your Commute into a Reward - Those daily journeys you're already taking? They're worth more than you think
As if we are going to give away all the secrets. Head on over to the article via the link below...
For all the information, you can click here!
Ah, maybe the travel highlight of the year, and that's saying something!
Traveling in British Airways First Class should be the epitome of luxury. From exclusive check-in, to impeccable service, every moment is designed to make you feel like royalty. In this detailed British Airways First Class review, we took you through the whole experience, from arriving at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to the time we touched down in Singapore.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller, or someone dreaming of your first premium flight, this review will give you the inside scoop on what makes BA First Class so exceptional. All of that, can be found here!
No 3. The Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5 – The Ultimate First Class Lounge Experience Review
The Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5 is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've accidentally wandered into someone's very posh living room - except that living room happens to overlook the airfield and serves £200-a-bottle Champagne like it's tap water. This is British Airways' most exclusive lounge, strictly for First Class passengers, and it's nothing like the oversubscribed, rammed Galleries Business lounges downstairs.
From the moment you walk in, you're hit with the scent of fresh flowers, arranged just so, before you even clock the sofas, wingback chairs, and Concorde memorabilia scattered about. It strikes that tricky balance of feeling private without being pretentious, exclusive without being cold. Some bits are admittedly a bit tired (ahem, stained sofas), and the spa that used to exist is long gone, but that's somehow part of its charm - this isn't Emirates' gold-and-tortoiseshell approach to luxury, it's a very British take on what First Class should feel like.
So when you get 200,000 views on TikTok, you might expect the accompanying article to be well read...
The ever popular Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points bonus promotion was back multiple times this year for another round! Virgin/Tesco were once again giving away 5,000 Virgin Points to new auto-exchange sign-ups.
If you're a Tesco Clubcard holder and love to travel, this is always your chance to score an extra 5,000 Virgin Points. They repeat this offer so often that you're never really going to miss out. Virgin Red essentially offers a bonus of 5,000 Virgin Points when you sign up for the first time to auto transfer your Tesco Clubcard points into Virgin Points adn this is running until 25th January 2026.
Who thought Helena's Norse Premium review would take the crown? There is a reason for this!
"As a self-confessed AvGeek, there’s nothing I love more than trying out new airlines. From crew interactions to inflight products, I genuinely enjoy the full experience. And this year has already been a whirlwind - I’ve flown with five new carriers: Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Scoot, Bangkok Airways, and Emirates. So, when the opportunity came to fly Norse Atlantic Airways Premium from New York JFK to London Gatwick, I couldn’t resist adding a sixth new airline to my 2025 list.
I previously flew Norwegian long-haul back in 2018 from Chicago and New York, during their short-lived attempt at transatlantic service. While the Chicago leg was great (hello, proper long-haul aircraft), the return from NYC was a bizarre wet lease experience I’ve mostly erased from memory.
Fast forward to Thursday, 22nd May, this was my chance to try Norse Atlantic Airways Premium, and you know what, I was thoroughly impressed."
Sam
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