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Points Earning

5 Days Left: Earn More Virgin Points on Your Next Booking.com Stay

Feb 24, 2026

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5 min read

5 Days Left: Earn More Virgin Points on Your Next Booking.com Stay

Virgin Red is offering 10 Virgin Points per £1 until 28 February – a handy boost if you're already planning spring or summer travel

Jack Culpan

Star Alliance

Feb 23, 2026

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13 min read

From Oneworld Emerald to Star Alliance Gold & SkyTeam Elite Plus: My BA Gold Status Match Story

Why I paid to join two new alliances before my BA Gold downgrades — and what I'm hoping to get out of it in 2025

Jack Culpan

UK Credit Cards

United Airlines Is Coming to Your Wallet: MileagePlus Debit Card Heading to the UK

Feb 21, 2026

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8 min read

United Airlines Is Coming to Your Wallet: MileagePlus Debit Card Heading to the UK

The world's largest airline is bringing its rewards card to British shores — and with major MileagePlus changes on the horizon, the timing couldn't be more interesting.

Jack Culpan

Credit Card Reviews

Capital on Tap Review 2026: The Best Free Avios Business Credit Card?

Feb 19, 2026

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9 min read

Capital on Tap Review 2026: The Best Free Avios Business Credit Card?

Everything you need to know about the Capital on Tap Visa business credit card - rewards, transfer partners, promo codes, fees, and whether it's worth getting

Jack Culpan

Canada

Virgin Atlantic & WestJet Launch Reciprocal Earning: A New Path to North America & Beyond

Feb 18, 2026

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6 min read

Virgin Atlantic & WestJet Launch Reciprocal Earning: A New Path to North America & Beyond

Flying Club members can now earn Virgin Points on WestJet flights across Canada and beyond, opening up exciting new redemption opportunities

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

Iberia's Record Latin America Summer Schedule: What It Means for UK Avios Collectors

Feb 16, 2026

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8 min read

Iberia's Record Latin America Summer Schedule: What It Means for UK Avios Collectors

Over 3.3 million seats on offer with major capacity increases to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more

Jack Culpan

Travel

Emirates A380 First Class Review: London Gatwick to Dubai

Feb 16, 2026

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8 min read

Emirates A380 First Class Review: London Gatwick to Dubai

Unlimited caviar, a shower at 40,000 feet, and Dom Rosé at the bar - all for 90,000 Qantas miles

Jack Culpan

Bahrain

Feb 15, 2026

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11 min read

AirAsia X Returns to the UK: Daily Flights from London Gatwick to Kuala Lumpur via Bahrain from £82

After a 13-year absence, Asia's largest low-cost carrier is back — but is it worth it for points collectors?

Jack Culpan

BA Club

Feb 14, 2026

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8 min read

💔 Not Feeling the Love? Virgin Atlantic's Enhanced BA Club Status Match Is Back

BA Bronze and Silver members can upgrade their status — and the 5-year limit has been waived. Here's everything you need to know before 23 February.

Jack Culpan

Smart With Points Podcast ✈️

Join our listeners in learning how to use miles & points to travel & save money!

Latest podcasts

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Travel Smarter with Points

Latest posts

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5 Days Left: Earn More Virgin Points on Your Next Booking.com Stay

From Oneworld Emerald to Star Alliance Gold & SkyTeam Elite Plus: My BA Gold Status Match Story

United Airlines Is Coming to Your Wallet: MileagePlus Debit Card Heading to the UK

Capital on Tap Review 2026: The Best Free Avios Business Credit Card?

Virgin Atlantic & WestJet Launch Reciprocal Earning: A New Path to North America & Beyond

Iberia's Record Latin America Summer Schedule: What It Means for UK Avios Collectors

Emirates A380 First Class Review: London Gatwick to Dubai

AirAsia X Returns to the UK: Daily Flights from London Gatwick to Kuala Lumpur via Bahrain from £82

💔 Not Feeling the Love? Virgin Atlantic's Enhanced BA Club Status Match Is Back

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