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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

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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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

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