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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
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🔥 BLACK FRIDAY AVIOS DEALS 2025 🔥

✈️ BA: Long-haul sale + up to £300 off holidays
🇪🇸 Iberia: Up to 60% off Avios redemptions
🇫🇮 Finnair: 50% bonus buying Avios + 5x on car hire
🇶🇦 Qatar: 20% off flights + bonus Avios
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Loganair: 20% off flights

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The Best Avios Black Friday and Cyber Week Deals for 2025
Black Friday and Cyber Week have arrived, and this year’s Avios promotions are strong. Whether you want discounted flights, bonus Avios, or enhanced rewards on hotels and car hire, several Avios-earni...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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How to pay Octopus Energy with an American Express!

It's easier than you think...

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How to Pay Octopus Energy With an American Express
Points on absolutely everything, that's the aim?This may be teaching some of you to suck eggs, but I didn't know this one until a few months ago. Why solely rely on paying your energy bill with just a...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Have you been dreaming of 25% off hotels this Black Friday? Well Marriott Bonvoy have heard you loud and clear!

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25% Off Marriott Bonvoy Getaways: Book This Week!
There must be something in the water over with Marriott Bonvoy because not only did they launch two new debit cards last week, but travellers searching for a winter escape have just been handed a love...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Limited Time Offer: Unlock 9000 Avios with this easy trick with a BA Amex

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Limited Time Offer: Unlock 9000 Avios With This Easy Trick With a BA Amex
If you hang around here long enough, you will come to see that a lot of bonuses offers come round time and time again! Here's a nice little repeat of one from earlier this year!If you’ve got the free ...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals:

✈️ Springboarding - our top strategy for snagging points flights
🛍️ Virgin's Black Friday deals
💳 New Marriott debit cards with 30,000 bonus points
🎁 Gift guide for him + earn points shopping
📢 An exciting update from us!

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The News This Week at Points Well Made - 23rd Nov
From two new cards launched, to some Black Friday deals with Virgin, plus an exciting update from us, don't miss that one! Make sure to check out the third week of our Festive Friday series, helping y...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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We've posted an update to the website about the future of Points Well Made!

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An Update to Points Well Made
Hello all! Don't worry, we're not going anywhere! We just thought we'd bring you a small update to the Points Well Made world!First off, thank you all so much for your continued support and ongoing qu...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Whether you’re shopping for the impossible-to-buy-for man, the hobby enthusiast, or the “I don’t need anything” guy (we all know one), we've got you covered!

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The Gift Guide For Him 2025: Festive Fridays - Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping
As we creep closer to December things are beginning to feel more Chistmas-y! We had our first snow on Wednesday, the Christmas lights switch on's are beginning to happen, the playlists are back on rep...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Marriott Bonvoy Launches New Debit Cards in the UK - With Up To 30,000 Points Sign Up Bonus

Are these right for you?

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Marriott Bonvoy Launches New Debit Cards in the UK - With Up To 30,000 Points Sign Up Bonus
Marriott has teamed up with Currensea to launch a debit card that earn Marriott Bonvoy points. This makes Marriott the second major hotel chain to partner with Currensea for UK debit cards, following ...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Virgin Red’s Black Friday… worth it or just another November “meh”?

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Black Friday, the Virgin Red Way: Is It Worth Your Time?
Black Friday is known for fast deals and fast decisions, but Virgin Red are spreading the love across the month of November rather than concentrating everything into a single day. The idea is to give ...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Want to squeeze every last drop out of your holiday? If you’re flying out of Menorca, the Tramuntana VIP Lounge might be just the place. Sam was the first guest through the door, so it was the perfect time for a fair review!

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Tramuntana VIP Lounge Review - Menorca Airport
Want that last bite of the holiday? Well, if you're in Menorca then the Tramuntana VIP lounge may be for you. I was the first visitor of the day in the lounge before a short flight from Menorca to Maj...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Can't find award seats to your dream destination? 🎯 Try SPRINGBOARDING!

This strategy gets you as close as possible to where you want to go—without going direct.

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"Springboarding": My Top Strategy Tip for Points Flights
I see it all too often from people, "I can't get tickets to destination X with Avios, they're useless". Cool, yeah, using points can be hard, that's why we strategise. This is a game after all, and we...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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📰 This week's roundup:

✈️ Up to 30% off easyJet (30 hours only!)
🎁 50% bonus Avios for Black Friday
💳 Amex bonuses are back (+ £250 travel credit)
🎉 Virgin giving 12,000 points for 5 years loyalty
💺 Qatar now charging for business class seat selection

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The News This Week at Points Well Made - 16th Nov
From money off with easyJet, to some serious bonuses on offer, plus a new way to earn points when loyal with Virgin. It's been a great week at Points Well Made for earning extra points. Make sure to ...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Qatar Airways is one of our favourite ways for us to spend our Avios, but they've quietly rolled out a new way to get more of your money...

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Qatar Airways Introduces Seat Fees for Business Class Avios Bookings
Qatar Airways is one of our favourite ways for us to spend our Avios, but they've quietly rolled out a new way to get more of your money. Business Class passengers redeeming Avios for award tickets no...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Gift Guide For Her: Festive Fridays - Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping!

We’re here to help you earn points on your Christmas shopping just by buying the things you were already going to buy anyway. It’s the easiest win. And we love an easy win.

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The Gift Guide For Her 2025: Festive Fridays Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping
The festive season has officially begun. I have totally already had my first mince pie (no regrets). I have bought my first Christmas present (for my nieces' cat!) and I could not be happier about it!...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Virgin Atlantic to give you 12000 points for five years of flying - even for those without status!

Its refreshing to see an airline rewarding those who are loyal, but not just those who make status!

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Virgin To Give You 12000 Points For Five Years of Flying - Even For Those Without Status
As we wrote about back on 10th July, Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the first update to its Flying Club loyalty programme. At that time, we noted that “a revamp is in the works to acknowledge long-time ...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Limited Time American Express Gold and Platinum Sign Up Bonus Offers - Get £250 Travel Credit + Points with Platinum

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Limited Time American Express Gold and Platinum Sign Up Bonus Offers - Get £250 Travel Credit + Points with Platinum
Feels like deja-vu? It feels like only a month ago that we were last talking about bonuses on the American Express Gold and Platinum cards. Well, they're back!Today we are going to cover the two eye-c...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Black Friday just got a whole lot more rewarding with 50% bonus Avios

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Earn 50% Bonus Avios This Black Friday – Here's How to Maximise the Deal
From 10 November to 28 December 2025, British Airways Club members can earn a whopping 50% bonus on Avios earned through the Avios shopping portal. This seven-week promotion covers Black Friday, and t...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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🎂 easyJet's 30th Birthday Sale: Up to 30% Off!

✈️ Up to 30% off flights for 30 hours only - ending 3pm tomorrow (11th Nov)
✈️ For travel 18 Nov 2025 - 18 Mar 2026
✈️ Extra £30 off per person on easyJet Holidays

30 hours goes faster than you think! ⏰

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EasyJet's 30th Birthday Sale: Up to 30% Off Flights
We're not just here to get you more points, but to save you more money, and easyJet's 30th birthday celebration is offering exactly that.I don't know what you did for your 30th, but I bet it wasn't fl...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals:

💳 Get £200 back on easyJet holidays
🎄 Earn points on xmas shopping!
🇰🇷 Seoul is finally calling (for real this time)
⏰ 6 days left for 15,000 Avios
🚄 TRIPLE Virgin Points on all trains
✈️ Has BA got its swagger back?

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The News This Week at Points Well Made - 9th Nov
From money off holidays, to bonus bonanza's, this week had it all at Points Well Made. Make sure to check out the first week of our Festive Friday series, helping you maximise your points over Christm...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Is British Airways actually good again? 👀

Hear me out.

The same airline that gave us IT meltdowns, Brunchgate, and years of "budget service at premium prices" is suddenly spending money. On actual improvements. Wild.

Here's what's happening:

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"Don't Call It a Comeback, I've Been Here For Years" - Has British Airways Got it's Swagger Back?
I’m, not saying they’re perfect, but hear me out.British Airways was once the gold standard of aviation - flying with the slogan "The World's Favourite Airline". Then came decades of cost-cutting, IT ...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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✨🎄 THE ADVENT CALENDAR GIFT GUIDE IS HERE! 🎁✨

Counting down to Christmas AND stacking points for your next getaway? Yes please. 🛫💅

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The Advent Calendar Gift Guide 2025: Festive Friday's - Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping
The countdown to Christmas is officially on and I am loving it!Advent calendars have come a long way from the simple chocolate-filled versions of childhood - today, they’re a festive ritual in themsel...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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All aboard the points train! Next stop? The world is your oyster!

This November, Virgin Trains Ticketing is giving you TRIPLE Virgin Points on every train booking!

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Earn TRIPLE Virgin Points with Virgin Trains Ticketing
Alrighty fellow Virgin Points collectors. You are in for a treat this November! Virgin Trains Ticketing – the handy app from Virgin which we have talked about before and love – is serving up a serious...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Deadline Alert: Only 6 days remain to secure a 15,000 Avios bonus when applying for the British Airways Amex via referral. This offer is not available any other way!

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6 Days Left: Earn 15,000 Bonus Avios with the British Airways American Express Credit Card
We wrote about this back on 18th October, however this is your public service announcement and remind that you only have 6 days left to claim a huge 15,000 Avios bonus when applying for the British Ai...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Flights using Virgin Points are now on sale for Virgin Atlantic's new flight to Seoul!

Headline prices:

Economy = Good
Premium = Great value
Upper Class = Disappointing

Use the Virgin Atlantic Reward Seat Checker or vseats.io to hunt for those seats you want!
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM