Hilton Honors

Updates and guides on the Hilton Honors program, earning points, elite benefits, promotions, and redemption tips for hotel stays.

Hilton

Sep 7, 2026

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3 min read

Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card: 50,000-Point Bonus Ends Today

The biggest sign-up offer on the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card since launch expires today - here is everything you need to know before it closes.

Award Flights

Aug 28, 2026

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5 min read

Google Search Can Now Price Award Flights - But Not In Avios

Google has put points and miles pricing into AI Mode. Here is exactly what launched, whether it works in the UK, and why every Avios programme is missing.

Jack Culpan

Hotel Points

Hilton Istanbul Airport: Rates, Points & What to Expect

Aug 16, 2026

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3 min read

Hilton Istanbul Airport: Rates, Points & What to Expect

A full-service Hilton has opened steps from Istanbul Airport terminal - here is what it costs in cash and points.

Points Earning

Aug 1, 2026

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6 min read

Currensea's New Whitepaper Says UK Loyalty Belongs to Debit Cards

A quarter of high-earning frequent flyers aren't in a single airline programme. Currensea reckons reward debit cards are the fix - here's where I agree, and where I'd push back.

Jack Culpan

Radisson

Every Hotel Status You Get With Amex Platinum UK - And What Each One Is Actually Worth

Jul 23, 2026

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7 min read

Every Hotel Status You Get With Amex Platinum UK - And What Each One Is Actually Worth

Five chains, zero nights required. But only two of them will genuinely change how your stay goes - here's my honest ranking after years of using them.

Jack Culpan

British Airways

Hilton + Qatar Avios: Earn 1,000 Free Avios on Your Next Stay

Jul 17, 2026

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5 min read

Hilton + Qatar Avios: Earn 1,000 Free Avios on Your Next Stay

Register for the Hilton and Qatar Airways Privilege Club promotion and earn 1,000 bonus Avios on any stay before 31st August 2026.

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 Credit Cards

Amex Just Tripled the Gold Supplementary Bonus to 9,000 Points - Tonight Only, Plus Qatar Kills Free Changes

Apr 30, 2026

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6 min read

Amex Just Tripled the Gold Supplementary Bonus to 9,000 Points - Tonight Only, Plus Qatar Kills Free Changes

Tonight is your last chance to grab 9,000 Membership Rewards points for free on Amex Gold - no spend required. Plus Qatar tightens its flexible booking policy and Hilton launches a targeted bonus points promo.

Jack Culpan

UK Credit Cards

Apr 13, 2026

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3 min read

120,000 Avios From One Sign-Up - But There's a Catch You Need to Know

The Amex Business Platinum offer ending 5th May is massive - but it's not for everyone. Here's who qualifies, what it's actually worth, and two other deals worth your attention this week.

IHG One Rewards

Amex Business Card Spend Bonuses Just Changed - Here's Who Wins and Who Loses

Apr 10, 2026

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11 min read

Amex Business Card Spend Bonuses Just Changed - Here's Who Wins and Who Loses

Amex quietly overhauled its Business Gold and Business Platinum spend bonuses from 1st April. Plus: IHG's rare flash triple points offer and Hilton's 100% buy points bonus.

Points Earning

Hilton Honors Debit Cards Get a Major Upgrade: Double Welcome Bonus & Elite Qualifying Nights

Mar 25, 2026

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8 min read

Hilton Honors Debit Cards Get a Major Upgrade: Double Welcome Bonus & Elite Qualifying Nights

Currensea has revamped both cards with bigger bonuses, renewal points, and a faster path to Gold and Diamond status

Jack Culpan

Points Earning

YOTEL Joins Hilton Honors: What It Means for Points Collectors

Mar 19, 2026

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6 min read

YOTEL Joins Hilton Honors: What It Means for Points Collectors

The design-led hotel brand becomes the first to join Hilton's new "Select by Hilton" programme – and there are some genuinely useful locations for UK travellers

Jack Culpan

Hotels

Hilton Honors Set for Major Shakeup: New Diamond Reserve Tier and Easier Status Requirements Coming in 2026

Nov 8, 2025

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8 min read

Hilton Honors Set for Major Shakeup: New Diamond Reserve Tier and Easier Status Requirements Coming in 2026

Leaked source code reveals Hilton's plans for a new top-tier status requiring $18,000 annual spend, whilst existing status tiers may become 30% easier to earn

Jack Culpan

Hotel Rewards

Hilton's New Points Promo Revealed: Get 1,500 Bonus Points Per Stay (Register Now)

Sep 30, 2025

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3 min read

Hilton's New Points Promo Revealed: Get 1,500 Bonus Points Per Stay (Register Now)

UK Miles and Points

🔥 HUGE: 120k Points on Amex Business Platinum + Hilton's Latest Devaluation

Sep 12, 2025

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3 min read

🔥 HUGE: 120k Points on Amex Business Platinum + Hilton's Latest Devaluation

The biggest-ever UK business card bonus has landed, plus important Hilton changes and your last chance for Oktoberfest 2025

Avios

Jul 9, 2025

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3 min read

Quick Win: Grab 750 Free Avios with Your Next Hilton Stay

Learn how to earn bonus Avios through the latest Hilton Honors and Qatar Airways partnership, perfect for UK travellers looking to boost their Avios balance.

Jack Culpan

Hilton Honors Debit Cards

Mar 5, 2025

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6 min read

Hilton Honors Debit Card: 50% Off First Year & Easier Sign-Up Bonus

A Smart Way to Earn Hotel Points on Daily Spend - But Is It Worth It?

Jack Culpan

Radisson

The Value of Airline Status Matches in 2025

Feb 28, 2025

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6 min read

The Value of Airline Status Matches in 2025

How to leverage your existing status to gain elite benefits across multiple alliances

Jack Culpan

Hotels

Hilton Honors Status Match: A Reliable Path to Diamond Until 2027

Feb 12, 2025

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4 min read

Hilton Honors Status Match: A Reliable Path to Diamond Until 2027

Get top-tier Hilton status with just 14 nights - even if you only have mid-tier status elsewhere

Jack Culpan

Buying Points

Buy Hilton Points: Is 0.5p/0.6c Per Point Worth It?

Feb 7, 2025

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4 min read

Buy Hilton Points: Is 0.5p/0.6c Per Point Worth It?

A look at whether this points sale makes sense for your 2025 travel plans

Jack Culpan

Hilton Honors Debit Cards

Hilton Honors' UK Debit Card with Currensea

Feb 6, 2025

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4 min read

Hilton Honors' UK Debit Card with Currensea

A New Way to Earn Hotel Points on Daily Spend

Jack Culpan

Radisson

Dec 1, 2024

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3 min read

Which Hotel Points Expire?

A complete guide to hotel loyalty programme point expiration policies and how to keep your points alive

Jack Culpan

Hotels

Nov 21, 2024

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4 min read

Black Friday Hotel Deals 2024: Your Guide to Smart Hotel Savings

Don't miss out on these incredible hotel offers this Black Friday

Jack Culpan

Hilton Honors Debit Cards

🚨 The New Hilton Charge Cards are Here! What You Need to Know

Sep 29, 2024

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9 min read

🚨 The New Hilton Charge Cards are Here! What You Need to Know

Plus: The best and worst airlines for flight delays!

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