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Referral Bonus

Earn Up To 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points a Year Just by Referring Friends

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

Earn Up To 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points a Year Just by Referring Friends

The free member referral programme lets you refer up to five friends each year - here is how the maths actually works and why it is worth bothering with

Jack Culpan

Points Strategy

How to Earn Multiple Amex Welcome Bonuses in the UK: The 24-Month Rule Explained

Jun 5, 2026

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6 min read

How to Earn Multiple Amex Welcome Bonuses in the UK: The 24-Month Rule Explained

How the 24-month rule works, which cards are exempt, and the order to apply in

Jack Culpan

Business Credit Cards

Avios Transfer Bonus: Qatar's 30% Deal and How Capital on Tap Points Qualify

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

Avios Transfer Bonus: Qatar's 30% Deal and How Capital on Tap Points Qualify

Qatar Privilege Club is handing out 30% bonus Avios until 30 June, and your Capital on Tap points are eligible. Here's the honest maths.

Jack Culpan

Award Flights

British Airways Adds Avios-Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for October Half-Term

Jun 3, 2026

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4 min read

British Airways Adds Avios-Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for October Half-Term

Every seat in every cabin bookable with Avios from £5 plus 33,500 points return - but is it actually good value, or just guaranteed availability?

Jack Culpan

Travel Smarter

Are your flights actually getting you closer to status?

Jun 1, 2026

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1 min read

Are your flights actually getting you closer to status?

This tool will show you a smarter loyalty strategy.

Jack Culpan

Sunday Roundup

BA Just Repriced Every Reward Flight Tax - Here's Where the New Sweet Spots Are

May 31, 2026

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3 min read

BA Just Repriced Every Reward Flight Tax - Here's Where the New Sweet Spots Are

Your weekly digest of the biggest UK points and miles stories

UK Credit Cards

BA Just Changed Every Reward Flight Tax - Plus Hilton's Amex Cashback Deal and a Flying Blue Bonus Ending Tomorrow

May 30, 2026

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6 min read

BA Just Changed Every Reward Flight Tax - Plus Hilton's Amex Cashback Deal and a Flying Blue Bonus Ending Tomorrow

BA's new taxes and fees are live across every route and cabin. Here's what actually changed, what didn't, and where the new sweet spots are.

UK Credit Cards

60,000 Marriott Points Closes Tonight - Plus Hyatt Quietly Lets Sydney Duck Elite Perks

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

60,000 Marriott Points Closes Tonight - Plus Hyatt Quietly Lets Sydney Duck Elite Perks

The Marriott Bonvoy Amex triple bonus expires tonight, the Park Hyatt Sydney just dodged Globalist late checkout, and Hilton's summer bonus starts next week. Here's what you need to act on.

UK Miles and Points

Hyatt Just Made Free Nights Cost 67% More - Plus 40,000 Avios Free on Amex Gold Ends Tuesday

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

Hyatt Just Made Free Nights Cost 67% More - Plus 40,000 Avios Free on Amex Gold Ends Tuesday

Hyatt's new five-tier award chart is live and already pricing some nights up to 67% higher. Plus the Amex Gold 40,000-point bonus disappears Tuesday - and boosted Avios.com rates worth knowing about.

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Earn Up To 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points a Year Just by Referring Friends

How to Earn Multiple Amex Welcome Bonuses in the UK: The 24-Month Rule Explained

Avios Transfer Bonus: Qatar's 30% Deal and How Capital on Tap Points Qualify

British Airways Adds Avios-Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for October Half-Term

Are your flights actually getting you closer to status?

BA Just Repriced Every Reward Flight Tax - Here's Where the New Sweet Spots Are

BA Just Changed Every Reward Flight Tax - Plus Hilton's Amex Cashback Deal and a Flying Blue Bonus Ending Tomorrow

60,000 Marriott Points Closes Tonight - Plus Hyatt Quietly Lets Sydney Duck Elite Perks

Hyatt Just Made Free Nights Cost 67% More - Plus 40,000 Avios Free on Amex Gold Ends Tuesday

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