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Hawaiian Airlines Officially Joining oneworld in Spring 2026

Dec 31, 2025

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7 min read

Hawaiian Airlines Officially Joining oneworld in Spring 2026

Hawaii via Avios is finally coming – here's what UK points collectors need to know

Jack Culpan

Points And Miles

🎄 Merry Christmas From Smart With Points: Our Favourite Moments of 2025

Dec 30, 2025

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7 min read

🎄 Merry Christmas From Smart With Points: Our Favourite Moments of 2025

A festive look back at the biggest stories, best deals, and game-changing developments in the world of points and miles this year

Jack Culpan

2026 Travel

Reminder: You've Still Got Two Weeks for These Enhanced American Express UK Bonuses

Dec 29, 2025

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10 min read

Reminder: You've Still Got Two Weeks for These Enhanced American Express UK Bonuses

The enhanced 85,000 point Platinum and 45,000 point Gold offers are still live until 13th January – here's why the post-Christmas period is actually perfect timing

Jack Culpan

Flight Delays

Flighty Reveals 2025's Most Delayed Airlines Ryanair Tops the Global List

Dec 20, 2025

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6 min read

Flighty Reveals 2025's Most Delayed Airlines Ryanair Tops the Global List

Plus a brand new metric that measures exactly how long you're stuck waiting to get off the plane

Jack Culpan

Emirates Skywards

Emirates Auctions Rare Skywards Platinum Memberships for Charity

Dec 19, 2025

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6 min read

Emirates Auctions Rare Skywards Platinum Memberships for Charity

Up to 20 years of top-tier status up for grabs – but you'll need deep pockets and a generous heart

Jack Culpan

Melbourne

Dec 18, 2025

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7 min read

Finnair's New Melbourne Route: 62,500 Avios for Business Class to Australia

A potential pricing error means you could fly to Australia for the same Avios as Bangkok. Here's why you should book quickly.

Jack Culpan

Emirates Skywards

Dec 17, 2025

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6 min read

American Express Devalues Emirates Skywards Transfer Rate to 2:1

Another brutal devaluation makes Emirates redemptions increasingly unattractive for Amex cardholders

Jack Culpan

IAG Loyalty

Foxtons Becomes First UK Estate Agent to Offer Avios: Earn Up to 30,000 Points

Dec 17, 2025

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6 min read

Foxtons Becomes First UK Estate Agent to Offer Avios: Earn Up to 30,000 Points

London landlords and sellers can now turn property transactions into travel rewards through a new exclusive partnership

Jack Culpan

Mobile

Dec 13, 2025

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7 min read

Honest Mobile Review: The Travel eSIM That Just Works

Why I'm recommending this backup SIM to every UK traveller (plus get your first month free)

Jack Culpan

Points Earning

You Can Now Earn 3 Avios Per £1 at PizzaExpress – Here's How to Set It Up

Dec 9, 2025

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8 min read

You Can Now Earn 3 Avios Per £1 at PizzaExpress – Here's How to Set It Up

PizzaExpress becomes the first UK restaurant where you can both earn and spend Avios – but is the redemption side worth your points?

Jack Culpan

Points Earning

Rakuten UK: Boost Your Christmas Shopping with Up to 70% Cashback

Dec 8, 2025

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5 min read

Rakuten UK: Boost Your Christmas Shopping with Up to 70% Cashback

New members can earn an extra 10% cashback (up to £40) on top of already-generous rates this Cyber Week

Jack Culpan

Inflight WiFi

Korean Air Joins the Starlink Revolution: Free High-Speed WiFi Coming to All Five Group Airlines

Dec 7, 2025

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5 min read

Korean Air Joins the Starlink Revolution: Free High-Speed WiFi Coming to All Five Group Airlines

South Korea biggest airline group is finally getting decent inflight connectivity

Jack Culpan

San Sebastián

British Airways Adds Three New European Routes for Summer 2026: Saint-Tropez, Sardinia & San Sebastián

Dec 6, 2025

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7 min read

British Airways Adds Three New European Routes for Summer 2026: Saint-Tropez, Sardinia & San Sebastián

BA Cityflyer expands its network with glamorous new destinations from London City, Stansted and Glasgow

Jack Culpan

Six Nations

Air France Launches London Gatwick Flights: A New Gateway for Flying Blue Collectors

Dec 5, 2025

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6 min read

Air France Launches London Gatwick Flights: A New Gateway for Flying Blue Collectors

Two daily flights to Paris CDG from March 2026, plus special Six Nations services to Cardiff

Jack Culpan

Points Strategy

British Airways Avios Devaluation - 10% Avios Price Increase from December 2025

Dec 3, 2025

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6 min read

British Airways Avios Devaluation - 10% Avios Price Increase from December 2025

Yet another devaluation hits UK points collectors – here's what you need to know and how to act before prices rise

Jack Culpan

Business Credit Cards

Capital on Tap Adds Virgin Points as Transfer Partner

Dec 3, 2025

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6 min read

Capital on Tap Adds Virgin Points as Transfer Partner

Turn your business spending into Virgin Atlantic flights, Virgin Voyages cruises, and more

Jack Culpan

Premium Economy

British Airways Now Lets You Bid for Upgrades: Everything You Need to Know

Nov 30, 2025

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8 min read

British Airways Now Lets You Bid for Upgrades: Everything You Need to Know

BA's Plusgrade partnership brings auction-style upgrades to more routes – here's how to play the game wisely

Jack Culpan

Safar Flyer

Royal Air Maroc Status Match: Is Paying for Oneworld Status Worth It?

Nov 29, 2025

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8 min read

Royal Air Maroc Status Match: Is Paying for Oneworld Status Worth It?

A new paid status match offers up to Oneworld Emerald, but the steep price tag and limited requalification options mean this isn't for everyone

Jack Culpan

Travel Deals

Qatar Airways Black Friday 2025: Up to 20% Off Flights From the UK + Bonus Avios

Nov 28, 2025

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7 min read

Qatar Airways Black Friday 2025: Up to 20% Off Flights From the UK + Bonus Avios

The world's best airline has launched its Black Friday sale with discounts on long-haul flights to Asia, Australia, and beyond – but is it actually worth booking?

Jack Culpan

oneworld

Iberia's Black Friday Avios Sale: Up to 60% Off Award Flights

Nov 28, 2025

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8 min read

Iberia's Black Friday Avios Sale: Up to 60% Off Award Flights

Fly from London to Madrid for just 4,550 Avios, or grab transatlantic business class from 28,350 Avios one-way

Jack Culpan

Travel Deals

British Airways Black Friday 2025: Every Avios and Cash Deal Worth Knowing

Nov 27, 2025

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8 min read

British Airways Black Friday 2025: Every Avios and Cash Deal Worth Knowing

From 50% bonus Avios on shopping to up to £300 off holidays – here's what's actually worth your time this Black Friday

Jack Culpan

British Airways

UK Air Passenger Duty Rising Again: November Budget Confirms Three Years of Increases

Nov 27, 2025

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13 min read

UK Air Passenger Duty Rising Again: November Budget Confirms Three Years of Increases

Economy passengers face modest increases, but premium cabin flyers and private jet users are getting hit hardest with APD locked into RPI rises through 2027

Jack Culpan

BA Gold

British Airways First Wing Reopens After Refurbishment – Is the Fresh Look Worth the Wait?

Nov 26, 2025

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7 min read

British Airways First Wing Reopens After Refurbishment – Is the Fresh Look Worth the Wait?

A new bar, burgundy walls, and a direct path to the Galleries First lounge – here's what's changed at Heathrow T5

Jack Culpan

New Flight Routes

British Airways Adds Montenegro and Guernsey Routes for Summer 2026

Nov 22, 2025

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9 min read

British Airways Adds Montenegro and Guernsey Routes for Summer 2026

BA expands Heathrow network with seasonal Tivat flights and year-round Channel Islands service – bookable now

Jack Culpan

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Hawaiian Airlines Officially Joining oneworld in Spring 2026

🎄 Merry Christmas From Smart With Points: Our Favourite Moments of 2025

Reminder: You've Still Got Two Weeks for These Enhanced American Express UK Bonuses

Flighty Reveals 2025's Most Delayed Airlines Ryanair Tops the Global List

Emirates Auctions Rare Skywards Platinum Memberships for Charity

Finnair's New Melbourne Route: 62,500 Avios for Business Class to Australia

American Express Devalues Emirates Skywards Transfer Rate to 2:1

Foxtons Becomes First UK Estate Agent to Offer Avios: Earn Up to 30,000 Points

Honest Mobile Review: The Travel eSIM That Just Works

You Can Now Earn 3 Avios Per £1 at PizzaExpress – Here's How to Set It Up

Rakuten UK: Boost Your Christmas Shopping with Up to 70% Cashback

Korean Air Joins the Starlink Revolution: Free High-Speed WiFi Coming to All Five Group Airlines

British Airways Adds Three New European Routes for Summer 2026: Saint-Tropez, Sardinia & San Sebastián

Air France Launches London Gatwick Flights: A New Gateway for Flying Blue Collectors

British Airways Avios Devaluation - 10% Avios Price Increase from December 2025

Capital on Tap Adds Virgin Points as Transfer Partner

British Airways Now Lets You Bid for Upgrades: Everything You Need to Know

Royal Air Maroc Status Match: Is Paying for Oneworld Status Worth It?

Qatar Airways Black Friday 2025: Up to 20% Off Flights From the UK + Bonus Avios

Iberia's Black Friday Avios Sale: Up to 60% Off Award Flights

British Airways Black Friday 2025: Every Avios and Cash Deal Worth Knowing

UK Air Passenger Duty Rising Again: November Budget Confirms Three Years of Increases

British Airways First Wing Reopens After Refurbishment – Is the Fresh Look Worth the Wait?

British Airways Adds Montenegro and Guernsey Routes for Summer 2026

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