Loyalty Programmes

Coverage of airline and hotel loyalty programmes, including programme changes, devaluations, promotions and ways to maximise points and miles.

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

Points Earning

bp pulse Now Earns You Avios: Up to 4 Avios per £1 on EV Charging

Jun 19, 2026

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4 min read

bp pulse Now Earns You Avios: Up to 4 Avios per £1 on EV Charging

A UK first - the first EV charging network to offer Avios. Here's how it works, what it's worth, and whether it's worth changing your charging habits for.

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

Virgin Red Launches 40,000-Point Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Redemption

Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

Virgin Red Launches 40,000-Point Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Redemption

A new way to spend your Virgin Points - but is a $300 onboard drinks credit really where you want them going?

Jack Culpan

Award Bookings

Philippine Airlines Is Joining oneworld - Here's What It Means for Your Avios

Jun 6, 2026

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4 min read

Philippine Airlines Is Joining oneworld - Here's What It Means for Your Avios

PAL has been invited into the alliance, opening up a new way to spend Avios across the Pacific. But there's some important small print before you get excited.

Jack Culpan

Avios devaluation

BA Avios Cash Fees Rising Again From 27 May: Second Devaluation in 5 Months

May 22, 2026

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3 min read

BA Avios Cash Fees Rising Again From 27 May: Second Devaluation in 5 Months

The Avios stay the same. The cash element goes up by as much as 33%. You've got five days to lock in current pricing.

Jack Culpan

Tesco

May 15, 2026

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3 min read

Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points: 30% Bonus on Manual Exchanges Until 30 June

Virgin Red has flipped the usual script. The bonus rewards manual converters, not auto-exchangers. Here's the maths and how to make it work.

Jack Culpan

Airline News

Virgin Atlantic Names Josh Bayliss As New Chair: What It Means For Flying Club Members

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

Virgin Atlantic Names Josh Bayliss As New Chair: What It Means For Flying Club Members

Peter Norris steps down after 14 years, handing the role to Virgin Group's long-time CEO from 1 June 2026

IAG Loyalty

Apr 1, 2026

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6 min read

Avios Is Now a $10 Billion Business — Here's What That Means for You

IAG Loyalty has been ranked the world's most valuable loyalty programme outside the US. Is that good news for Avios collectors?

Jack Culpan

Points Earning

United Airlines Launches the UK's First US Airline Rewards Debit Card

Mar 22, 2026

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8 min read

United Airlines Launches the UK's First US Airline Rewards Debit Card

MileagePlus miles on everyday spending — but is the £175 annual fee worth it?

Jack Culpan

Loyalty Programmes

SAS EuroBonus Is Offering a Paid Status Match to British Airways Members

Mar 16, 2026

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6 min read

SAS EuroBonus Is Offering a Paid Status Match to British Airways Members

Silver, Gold or Diamond for a fee – but is crossing alliance lines worth it?

Jack Culpan

Award Flights

Qantas Frequent Flyer Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Mar 3, 2026

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10 min read

Qantas Frequent Flyer Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Big changes Down Under — and some of them are actually good news

Jack Culpan

KLM

Flying Blue Status Match: Should BA Members Jump Ship to SkyTeam?

Jan 29, 2026

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9 min read

Flying Blue Status Match: Should BA Members Jump Ship to SkyTeam?

Air France-KLM is tempting British Airways elite members with a paid status match to Flying Blue. Here's whether it's worth your money.

Jack Culpan

Loyalty Programmes

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

Business Travel

Iberia On Business goes cash-based: Is BA next?

Oct 20, 2025

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2 min read

Iberia On Business goes cash-based: Is BA next?

Iberia makes surprise switch to revenue-based On Business rewards. Plus major Cathay Pacific loyalty changes coming.

Emirates Skywards

Emirates celebrates 25 years with 50% bonus miles offer (ends October 20th)

Sep 29, 2025

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3 min read

Emirates celebrates 25 years with 50% bonus miles offer (ends October 20th)

Get extra Emirates miles, save on IHG stays, and catch up on key UK travel updates

What is Smart With Points?

Your ultimate guide to maximising miles & points for unforgettable travel experiences while saving money.

Expert Avios Guides

Learn how to earn, spend, and maximise British Airways Avios points for incredible travel rewards.

Powerful Calculators

Access free tools to calculate flight costs, tier points, and maximise your miles & points strategy.

In-Depth Tutorials

Follow step-by-step guides on frequent flyer programs, credit cards, and travel hacking strategies.

Never Miss a Miles & Points Update

Get expert tips on flying with Avios, frequent flyer miles, and the best travel deals delivered to your inbox.

Loyalty Programmes

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

bp pulse Now Earns You Avios: Up to 4 Avios per £1 on EV Charging

Virgin Red Launches 40,000-Point Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Redemption

Philippine Airlines Is Joining oneworld - Here's What It Means for Your Avios

BA Avios Cash Fees Rising Again From 27 May: Second Devaluation in 5 Months

Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points: 30% Bonus on Manual Exchanges Until 30 June

Virgin Atlantic Names Josh Bayliss As New Chair: What It Means For Flying Club Members

Avios Is Now a $10 Billion Business — Here's What That Means for You

United Airlines Launches the UK's First US Airline Rewards Debit Card

SAS EuroBonus Is Offering a Paid Status Match to British Airways Members

Qantas Frequent Flyer Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Flying Blue Status Match: Should BA Members Jump Ship to SkyTeam?

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

Iberia On Business goes cash-based: Is BA next?

Emirates celebrates 25 years with 50% bonus miles offer (ends October 20th)

What is Smart With Points?

Expert Avios Guides

Powerful Calculators

In-Depth Tutorials

Never Miss a Miles & Points Update

Smart With Points: Travel Smarter with Miles & Points