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Curve Joins Lloyds Banking Group: What This Means for Your Cashback and Rewards

Nov 19, 2025

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11 min read

Curve Joins Lloyds Banking Group: What This Means for Your Cashback and Rewards

The £120 million acquisition could reshape digital payments in the UK – but will your favourite Curve features survive?

Jack Culpan

A380

Emirates Announces Starlink Rollout: Free Ultra-Fast WiFi Across Entire Fleet by Mid-2027

Nov 17, 2025

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9 min read

Emirates Announces Starlink Rollout: Free Ultra-Fast WiFi Across Entire Fleet by Mid-2027

The world's largest international airline partners with SpaceX to deliver ground-quality internet at 38,000 feet — and it's completely free

Jack Culpan

Loyalty Programme

Nov 14, 2025

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10 min read

Virgin Atlantic's High Five: A Refreshing Take on Loyalty That Actually Values Your Time

12,000 Virgin Points for flying five different years - and many members qualify immediately

Jack Culpan

Credit Cards

Avios Portal Black Friday: 50% Bonus Returns + Why the Avios App Is Essential for Points Collectors

Nov 13, 2025

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9 min read

Avios Portal Black Friday: 50% Bonus Returns + Why the Avios App Is Essential for Points Collectors

The Avios Shop's Black Friday promotion is back with a generous 50% bonus on purchases at over 1,000 brands until 28 December. Here's how to maximise your earnings and why you should be using the Avios App.

Jack Culpan

Credit Cards

American Express Launches Massive UK Welcome Bonuses: 85,000 Points + £250 on Platinum, 45,000 Points on Gold

Nov 12, 2025

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11 min read

American Express Launches Massive UK Welcome Bonuses: 85,000 Points + £250 on Platinum, 45,000 Points on Gold

Limited-time offers running until 13th January 2026 could net you up to 130,000 points worth of travel rewards – here's everything you need to know

Jack Culpan

IAG Loyalty

Nov 12, 2025

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8 min read

IAG Loyalty and American Express Renew Partnership: What This Means for British Airways Cardholders

The 25-year relationship continues with a multi-year extension, securing the future of BA Amex cards and Avios transfers

Jack Culpan

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Portugal's Status Match: A Realistic Look at Star Alliance Gold

Nov 11, 2025

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10 min read

TAP Portugal's Status Match: A Realistic Look at Star Alliance Gold

British Airways status holders can unlock Star Alliance benefits – but is €199 worth it?

Jack Culpan

easyJet

Nov 11, 2025

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7 min read

easyJet's 30th Birthday Sale: 30% Off Flights for 30 Hours Only

One of the biggest flight sales of the year is happening right now – here's how to grab flights from just £14.99

Jack Culpan

Sonder

Nov 10, 2025

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10 min read

Marriott Abruptly Terminates Sonder Partnership: What Happened and What It Means for Points Collectors

The hotel giant pulls the plug on its apartment-style brand just months after full integration — here's what you need to know

Jack Culpan

Smart With Points Podcast ✈️

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

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Curve Joins Lloyds Banking Group: What This Means for Your Cashback and Rewards

Emirates Announces Starlink Rollout: Free Ultra-Fast WiFi Across Entire Fleet by Mid-2027

Virgin Atlantic's High Five: A Refreshing Take on Loyalty That Actually Values Your Time

Avios Portal Black Friday: 50% Bonus Returns + Why the Avios App Is Essential for Points Collectors

American Express Launches Massive UK Welcome Bonuses: 85,000 Points + £250 on Platinum, 45,000 Points on Gold

IAG Loyalty and American Express Renew Partnership: What This Means for British Airways Cardholders

TAP Portugal's Status Match: A Realistic Look at Star Alliance Gold

easyJet's 30th Birthday Sale: 30% Off Flights for 30 Hours Only

Marriott Abruptly Terminates Sonder Partnership: What Happened and What It Means for Points Collectors

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