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On my Christmas wishlist, interest on my miles and points balances... a man can dream, right?

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Interest on Your Miles Balance: In My Dreams!
Imagine checking your British Airways Club account and seeing not just your usual static Avios balance, but a little notification: "You've earned 427 bonus Avios this month in interest." Sounds absurd...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Our 10 most-read stories of 2025 are in! Norse Premium at #1, that viral Tesco Clubcard deal at #2, and BA First Class to Singapore at #4... which ones did you read?

Any surprises? 🎄✈️

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Top 10 Most Viewed Stories on Points Well Made in 2025
I'm sure just like you, we're starting to wind down for Christmas, and unsurprisingly, so are all the good deals and news that we usually bring you. So we thought we'd share with you the most read sto...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals:

📊 BA's new Avios prices spreadsheet
😞 Amex slashes Emirates transfer rate
🇦🇺 Finnair to Melbourne - Avios pricing
🚢 Virgin Voyages massive status match (35+ programmes!)
🇺🇸 Why Americans get all the best points deals

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News You May Have Missed at Points Well Made - 21st Dec
Christmas may be upon us, but here at Points Well Made, we've got a few more stories for you before the year is out. Below you’ll find out about a new way to spend your Avios to go to Australia, a tem...
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December 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Them: "Stacked 3 cards, earned 300k points this year" Us: "Managed to scrape together enough for Barcelona!"

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Why Do Americans Get All the Good Points Deals?
If you've ever ventured into the world of online points and miles communities, you've likely experienced a familiar pang of envy. American members casually discuss earning 100,000 bonus points from a ...
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December 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Virgin Voyages wants your business and they're not messing about, accepting status matches from basically everyone!

BA Gold? Marriott Platinum? Royal Caribbean Diamond? You're in!

Full list 👇
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Virgin Voyages Launches Massive Status Match – Including BA, Virgin Atlantic, Marriott and 35 Others
Virgin Voyages is offering what might be the broadest status match programme ever launched by a cruise line, accepting elite status from over 35 airline, hotel and cruise loyalty programmes.Until 16th...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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💔 Amex just killed its Emirates Skywards transfer rate

Current: 4 Amex points → 3 Emirates miles (1.33:1) From Feb 2026: 2 Amex points → 1 Emirates mile (2:1)

Transfer before 31 Jan if you have Emirates plans 👇

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American Express Slashes Emirates Skywards Transfer Rate
American Express has announced a significant devaluation to its Membership Rewards transfer partnership with Emirates Skywards. From 1 February 2026, the transfer ratio will change from 4:3 to 2:1 – r...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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NEW: Finnair launches daily Melbourne flights from Oct 2026 via Bangkok 🇦🇺✈️

Big advantage: NO peak pricing on Avios awards - making school holiday flights from the UK to Australia much cheaper than BA

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Finnair Launches Melbourne Route – Here's What It'll Cost in Avios From the UK
Finnair has announced it'll start flying to Melbourne from October 2026, adding Australia to its network for the first time. The daily service will route via Bangkok using an A350, connecting Melbourn...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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How Many Avios Do I Need?

We've got the up to date British Airways Reward Seat Prices - Including a downloadable spreadsheet of all the prices!

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How Many Avios Do I Need? - British Airways Avios Reward Seat Prices - Dec 2025 Update, Including Downloadable Spreadsheet
It's here. British Airways have now introduced their new Avios prices across the board for reward seats. Our initial assessment of price rises of around 10%, both in Avios and taxes/fees, has proved t...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals roundup:

💳 Up to 35,000 Avios with Barclaycard (rare bonus!)
✈️ Qatar "First Class" review
💰 When to use cash instead of miles
🎁 Win 300,000 Virgin Points
🔍 How to find BA Club Suites

The details 👇
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News You May Have Missed at Points Well Made - 14th Dec
It's Friday then. Then Saturday, Sunday (what?) Yup, it's Sunday which means it is time for the weekly round up in case you have missed any of these news stories. We've got for you a rare bonus on the...
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December 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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How do you find British Airways Club Suites?

Well, you've got the time-intensive manual method...
Or, there's a new way to search for Club Suites instantly!

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December 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Two weeks to go until Christmas, and if you're short of a gift or two, and want to earn points too, we've got you covered 😎

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The Gift Guide for Home Lovers 2025: Festive Fridays – Earn Rewards While You Shop
Can you believe it’s only two weeks until Christmas? The festive season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, your Christmas list might still be looking a little empty! Whether you’re shop...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Virgin Red are giving you the chance to win 300,000 Virgin Points, and entering takes about 30 seconds

All you need to know 👇
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Win 300,000 Virgin Points by Linking Your Accounts (Takes 30 Seconds)
Virgin Red is giving you the chance to win 300,000 Virgin Points, and entering takes about 30 seconds. All you need to do is link your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club account to your Virgin Red account by...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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The question isn't whether you should use cash or miles, but rather which option delivers better value in each specific situation...

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When Should You Use Cash Instead of Miles?
For those of us who diligently collect Avios, Virgin Points, or any other points, there's an almost instinctive urge to redeem them whenever possible. After all, you've earned them, and using miles fo...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Qatar Airways 777 Regional First Class Flight Review: Is This Really First Class?

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Qatar Airways 777 Regional First Class Flight Review: Is This Really First Class?
Qatar Airways markets a First Class product on some of its regional routes, including this route that I'm reviewing from Doha to Riyadh. When I had the chance to upgrade from economy for 16,000 Avios,...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Barclays Avios Plus has an enhanced bonus for the first time since 2023!
35,000 Avios + Apple TV for new cardholders (ends 15 Jan). Earns 1.5 Avios per £1, and get that sweet sweet cabin upgrade voucher...

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ENHANCED BONUS: Get Up To 35,000 Avios With The Barclaycard Avios Plus Card
Barclaycard have an improved sign-up bonus running on the Barclaycard Avios Plus until mid-January, and it's the first time we've seen Barclays bump up this offer since late 2023. If you've been consi...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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💳 Platinum Amex dining credit = £400 FREE food/year

£100 UK + £100 abroad every 6 months. Auto statement credits at participating restaurants.

Just used ours at The Ivy - paid, credit posted in days. Zero hassle.

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The Platinum American Express Dining Credit: How to Get £100 Abroad and £100 in the UK Every Six Months
We aren’t really a couple for “date nights”. Cute concept, not us! But we do love nice food, and better than that, we love food where we don't have to pay! Queue one of the best perks of the Platinum ...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Stuck with what gift to buy the foodie in your life?

We've got you, and obviously we're listing gifts that earn you points too!

More down below 👇
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The Gift Guide for Foodies 2025: Festive Fridays – Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping
So, let's address the elephant in the room. We are now in December, which is crazy, and I have genuinely only bought like 4 gifts so far so I am on catch up duty this weekend! Finding the perfect pres...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Virgin Atlantic is offering up to 70% bonus Virgin Points until 31 December 2025! If you’re planning a redemption or sitting just shy of the points you need, this promo can be a smart way to top up!

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Virgin Atlantic: Up to 70% Bonus Points Until 31st December 2025
Thinking about your next trip? Whether it's somewhere tropical like the Maldives or a city you've been meaning to tick off, having a healthy stash of Virgin Points can make it happen a lot sooner.Virg...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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🚨 Qatar Airways just dropped a 65% Avios bonus – their best offer yet!

But hurry – this flash sale ends Friday 6th Dec ⏰

Full breakdown 👇
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Qatar Airways Drops 65% Avios Bonus – This Weekend Only
This post may seem somewhat contrary considering we posted this morning about British Airways making Avios redemptions more expensive, but this could help you get that reward flight before 15th Decemb...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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What costs 10% more Avios from 15 December?

Every. Single. British Airways. Reward. Flight.

Here's everything you need to know 👇
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Your Avios Just Got Less Valuable: BA Raises Prices Across the Board
British Airways has announced another round of increases to their Avios redemption rates, effective from 15th December 2025. If you've been saving your points for any flight you'll now need more Avios...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Want to save some points? Have you considered mixing your fares on your journey?

Here's what that means for you👇
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What is a Mixed Class Fare?
If you’ve ever searched for flights online and noticed that your ticket includes two different cabin classes, you might have stumbled across a mixed class fare. But what exactly does that mean, and wh...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Frustrated that not everywhere accepts Amex?

Here's how we get round it 👇
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Frustrated That Not Everywhere Accepts Amex? Here’s How We Get Around This
If you’re loyal to American Express and love earning points on every purchase, there’s nothing more deflating than hearing the dreaded line: “We don’t take Amex.” It happens far more often than any of...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals roundup:
💳 Easy 9,000 Avios bonus trick
🏨 25% off Marriott stays (book by Tuesday!)
🛍️ Best Avios Black Friday & Cyber Week deals
🎁 Gift guide for kids + earn points
✈️ Virgin bargain bin is LOADED

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The News This Week at Points Well Made - 30th Nov
Its that time of the week again! We've got easy hacks to get you more points, easy ways to save some points, and plenty of ways to save you money this week at Points Well Made.As always, some housekee...
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November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Virgin Points Bargain Bin is loaded

From Christmas in Boston for 12k points return to Maldives for 15k in January… the deals hiding in Virgin’s dynamic pricing right now are honestly wild!

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Cheap Virgin Atlantic Points Redemption Flights – The Bargain Bin (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026)
We are back with another Bargain Bin, and if you’ve been patiently hoarding Virgin Points, your moment has absolutely arrived.From Christmas week steals to winter-sun escapes in January and February, ...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The Gift Guide for Kids 2025 is HERE!

And the best bit?

You can earn Avios or Virgin Points on every gift when you start your shop through the portals

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November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM