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✈️ Points Well Made | Enhancing Your Travel
💳 Maximise Points | Minimise Spend
🌍 Flights Using Miles and Rewards
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The question isn't whether you should use cash or miles, but rather which option delivers better value in each specific situation...

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When Should You Use Cash Instead of Miles?
For those of us who diligently collect Avios, Virgin Points, or any other points, there's an almost instinctive urge to redeem them whenever possible. After all, you've earned them, and using miles fo...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Qatar Airways 777 Regional First Class Flight Review: Is This Really First Class?

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Qatar Airways 777 Regional First Class Flight Review: Is This Really First Class?
Qatar Airways markets a First Class product on some of its regional routes, including this route that I'm reviewing from Doha to Riyadh. When I had the chance to upgrade from economy for 16,000 Avios,...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Barclays Avios Plus has an enhanced bonus for the first time since 2023!
35,000 Avios + Apple TV for new cardholders (ends 15 Jan). Earns 1.5 Avios per £1, and get that sweet sweet cabin upgrade voucher...

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ENHANCED BONUS: Get Up To 35,000 Avios With The Barclaycard Avios Plus Card
Barclaycard have an improved sign-up bonus running on the Barclaycard Avios Plus until mid-January, and it's the first time we've seen Barclays bump up this offer since late 2023. If you've been consi...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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💳 Platinum Amex dining credit = £400 FREE food/year

£100 UK + £100 abroad every 6 months. Auto statement credits at participating restaurants.

Just used ours at The Ivy - paid, credit posted in days. Zero hassle.

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The Platinum American Express Dining Credit: How to Get £100 Abroad and £100 in the UK Every Six Months
We aren’t really a couple for “date nights”. Cute concept, not us! But we do love nice food, and better than that, we love food where we don't have to pay! Queue one of the best perks of the Platinum ...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Stuck with what gift to buy the foodie in your life?

We've got you, and obviously we're listing gifts that earn you points too!

More down below 👇
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The Gift Guide for Foodies 2025: Festive Fridays – Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping
So, let's address the elephant in the room. We are now in December, which is crazy, and I have genuinely only bought like 4 gifts so far so I am on catch up duty this weekend! Finding the perfect pres...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Virgin Atlantic is offering up to 70% bonus Virgin Points until 31 December 2025! If you’re planning a redemption or sitting just shy of the points you need, this promo can be a smart way to top up!

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Virgin Atlantic: Up to 70% Bonus Points Until 31st December 2025
Thinking about your next trip? Whether it's somewhere tropical like the Maldives or a city you've been meaning to tick off, having a healthy stash of Virgin Points can make it happen a lot sooner.Virg...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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🚨 Qatar Airways just dropped a 65% Avios bonus – their best offer yet!

But hurry – this flash sale ends Friday 6th Dec ⏰

Full breakdown 👇
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Qatar Airways Drops 65% Avios Bonus – This Weekend Only
This post may seem somewhat contrary considering we posted this morning about British Airways making Avios redemptions more expensive, but this could help you get that reward flight before 15th Decemb...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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What costs 10% more Avios from 15 December?

Every. Single. British Airways. Reward. Flight.

Here's everything you need to know 👇
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Your Avios Just Got Less Valuable: BA Raises Prices Across the Board
British Airways has announced another round of increases to their Avios redemption rates, effective from 15th December 2025. If you've been saving your points for any flight you'll now need more Avios...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Want to save some points? Have you considered mixing your fares on your journey?

Here's what that means for you👇
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What is a Mixed Class Fare?
If you’ve ever searched for flights online and noticed that your ticket includes two different cabin classes, you might have stumbled across a mixed class fare. But what exactly does that mean, and wh...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Frustrated that not everywhere accepts Amex?

Here's how we get round it 👇
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Frustrated That Not Everywhere Accepts Amex? Here’s How We Get Around This
If you’re loyal to American Express and love earning points on every purchase, there’s nothing more deflating than hearing the dreaded line: “We don’t take Amex.” It happens far more often than any of...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals roundup:
💳 Easy 9,000 Avios bonus trick
🏨 25% off Marriott stays (book by Tuesday!)
🛍️ Best Avios Black Friday & Cyber Week deals
🎁 Gift guide for kids + earn points
✈️ Virgin bargain bin is LOADED

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The News This Week at Points Well Made - 30th Nov
Its that time of the week again! We've got easy hacks to get you more points, easy ways to save some points, and plenty of ways to save you money this week at Points Well Made.As always, some housekee...
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November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Virgin Points Bargain Bin is loaded

From Christmas in Boston for 12k points return to Maldives for 15k in January… the deals hiding in Virgin’s dynamic pricing right now are honestly wild!

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Cheap Virgin Atlantic Points Redemption Flights – The Bargain Bin (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026)
We are back with another Bargain Bin, and if you’ve been patiently hoarding Virgin Points, your moment has absolutely arrived.From Christmas week steals to winter-sun escapes in January and February, ...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The Gift Guide for Kids 2025 is HERE!

And the best bit?

You can earn Avios or Virgin Points on every gift when you start your shop through the portals

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November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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🔥 BLACK FRIDAY AVIOS DEALS 2025 🔥

✈️ BA: Long-haul sale + up to £300 off holidays
🇪🇸 Iberia: Up to 60% off Avios redemptions
🇫🇮 Finnair: 50% bonus buying Avios + 5x on car hire
🇶🇦 Qatar: 20% off flights + bonus Avios
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Loganair: 20% off flights

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The Best Avios Black Friday and Cyber Week Deals for 2025
Black Friday and Cyber Week have arrived, and this year’s Avios promotions are strong. Whether you want discounted flights, bonus Avios, or enhanced rewards on hotels and car hire, several Avios-earni...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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How to pay Octopus Energy with an American Express!

It's easier than you think...

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How to Pay Octopus Energy With an American Express
Points on absolutely everything, that's the aim?This may be teaching some of you to suck eggs, but I didn't know this one until a few months ago. Why solely rely on paying your energy bill with just a...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Have you been dreaming of 25% off hotels this Black Friday? Well Marriott Bonvoy have heard you loud and clear!

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25% Off Marriott Bonvoy Getaways: Book This Week!
There must be something in the water over with Marriott Bonvoy because not only did they launch two new debit cards last week, but travellers searching for a winter escape have just been handed a love...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Limited Time Offer: Unlock 9000 Avios with this easy trick with a BA Amex

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Limited Time Offer: Unlock 9000 Avios With This Easy Trick With a BA Amex
If you hang around here long enough, you will come to see that a lot of bonuses offers come round time and time again! Here's a nice little repeat of one from earlier this year!If you’ve got the free ...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals:

✈️ Springboarding - our top strategy for snagging points flights
🛍️ Virgin's Black Friday deals
💳 New Marriott debit cards with 30,000 bonus points
🎁 Gift guide for him + earn points shopping
📢 An exciting update from us!

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The News This Week at Points Well Made - 23rd Nov
From two new cards launched, to some Black Friday deals with Virgin, plus an exciting update from us, don't miss that one! Make sure to check out the third week of our Festive Friday series, helping y...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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We've posted an update to the website about the future of Points Well Made!

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An Update to Points Well Made
Hello all! Don't worry, we're not going anywhere! We just thought we'd bring you a small update to the Points Well Made world!First off, thank you all so much for your continued support and ongoing qu...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Whether you’re shopping for the impossible-to-buy-for man, the hobby enthusiast, or the “I don’t need anything” guy (we all know one), we've got you covered!

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The Gift Guide For Him 2025: Festive Fridays - Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping
As we creep closer to December things are beginning to feel more Chistmas-y! We had our first snow on Wednesday, the Christmas lights switch on's are beginning to happen, the playlists are back on rep...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Marriott Bonvoy Launches New Debit Cards in the UK - With Up To 30,000 Points Sign Up Bonus

Are these right for you?

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Marriott Bonvoy Launches New Debit Cards in the UK - With Up To 30,000 Points Sign Up Bonus
Marriott has teamed up with Currensea to launch a debit card that earn Marriott Bonvoy points. This makes Marriott the second major hotel chain to partner with Currensea for UK debit cards, following ...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Virgin Red’s Black Friday… worth it or just another November “meh”?

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Black Friday, the Virgin Red Way: Is It Worth Your Time?
Black Friday is known for fast deals and fast decisions, but Virgin Red are spreading the love across the month of November rather than concentrating everything into a single day. The idea is to give ...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Want to squeeze every last drop out of your holiday? If you’re flying out of Menorca, the Tramuntana VIP Lounge might be just the place. Sam was the first guest through the door, so it was the perfect time for a fair review!

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Tramuntana VIP Lounge Review - Menorca Airport
Want that last bite of the holiday? Well, if you're in Menorca then the Tramuntana VIP lounge may be for you. I was the first visitor of the day in the lounge before a short flight from Menorca to Maj...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Can't find award seats to your dream destination? 🎯 Try SPRINGBOARDING!

This strategy gets you as close as possible to where you want to go—without going direct.

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"Springboarding": My Top Strategy Tip for Points Flights
I see it all too often from people, "I can't get tickets to destination X with Avios, they're useless". Cool, yeah, using points can be hard, that's why we strategise. This is a game after all, and we...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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📰 This week's roundup:

✈️ Up to 30% off easyJet (30 hours only!)
🎁 50% bonus Avios for Black Friday
💳 Amex bonuses are back (+ £250 travel credit)
🎉 Virgin giving 12,000 points for 5 years loyalty
💺 Qatar now charging for business class seat selection

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The News This Week at Points Well Made - 16th Nov
From money off with easyJet, to some serious bonuses on offer, plus a new way to earn points when loyal with Virgin. It's been a great week at Points Well Made for earning extra points. Make sure to ...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM