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✈️ Points Well Made | Enhancing Your Travel
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📰 This week's travel roundup:

⛽ Turn fuel stops into Avios with BPme Rewards
📈 Boost your Avios by 500%
🎁 5,000 free Virgin Points with Tesco (again!)
💎 Virgin Bargain Bin is back (Feb-Apr deals)
✈️ What is airline status? A practical guide

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News You May Have Missed at Points Well Made - 1st Feb
Is it that time of the week already? Those with good memories may remember that last week when I said,"Today is your last day to get sign up for Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points auto-conversion, baggin...
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February 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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✈️ VIRGIN ATLANTIC BARGAIN BIN (FEB–APR 2026) ✈️

We’ve been digging through Virgin Atlantic’s pricing once again — and if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to book… this might be it 👀

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Virgin Atlantic – The Bargain Bin (Feb – Apr 2026)
We’re back in the Bargain Bin once again, rummaging through Virgin Atlantic’s dynamic pricing in search for the really good, cheap fares that we know you love, and honestly, February through April 202...
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January 31, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Free 5,000 Virgin Points just for setting up Tesco Clubcard auto-exchange! 🎁

New sign-ups only, need 250 points by 10th May. Straightforward.

(Also, can we stop pretending this is a "limited time" offer when it literally runs back-to-back? 🙄)

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Get 5,000 Free Virgin Points with Tesco Clubcard Auto-Exchange
The ever popular Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points bonus promotion is back for another round! Virgin/Tesco are once again giving away 5,000 Virgin Points to new auto-exchange sign-ups. But I do want to ...
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January 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Should you boost your Avios by 500%? 🤔

Avios has launched a limited-time promotion (8 days left) to boost 2025 earnings.

So, if you've been earning Avios this year, this could be worth checking — just don't automatically go for the biggest number.

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Boost Your Avios by 500% in a Limited-Time Offer: Should You?
Avios has quietly rolled out a limited-time Boost Avios promotion, allowing members to retroactively boost eligible Avios earned since 1 January 2025, all the way up to 500%.If you were earning Avios ...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Back to basics today!

Ever wondered what people mean when they say they have "airline status"? Wonder no more!

All you need to know down below 👇
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What Is Airline Status? A Practical Guide to Elite Frequent Flyer Benefits
A couple of weeks ago we brought you the news that if you had BA Status, you could match your status to Air France/KLM's loyalty programme called "Flying Blue"Airline status is one of those travel per...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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This isn't an ad, but is it possible to get better value than this at a hotel? Maldron may not be a brand you've heard of, but if their other hotels are anything like the one I stayed at, you're going to want to check them out!

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Maldron Hotel Cathedral Quarter, Manchester Review: Exceptional Value in the City Centre
I recently stayed two nights at the Maldron Hotel Cathedral Quarter in Manchester, and I was genuinely impressed by what you get for the money, easily justifying writing a review. At just £60 per nigh...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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FYI, the British Airways Club to Air France/KLM Flying Blue status match is still live!

Are you willing to try out another loyalty programme?

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Match British Airways Status to Air France / KLM in 2026: Here's How
Hot off the back of cancelling the majority of their flights due to snow and fog, and then having to beg for de-icing supplies from Germany just to stop the rest of Schiphol airport from collapsing, A...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Turn your fill ups into flights ⛽️✈️

BPme Rewards converts to Avios at 40 points = 25 Avios. Plus you get 50 bonus Avios on your first conversion. And 500 points if you haven't signed up yet!

Full guide 👇
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Turn Fuel Into Avios: How to Convert BPme Rewards into Avios
Turning everyday spending into future travel is exactly what we do here, and BPme Rewards makes this game easy. Thanks to BP’s partnership with British Airways, every visit to a BP garage can help you...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Wizz Air UK has applied to the US DOT for permission to fly to the US, and I have a theory. Its well known that Wizz Air are approximately one quarter owned by Indigo Partners, and whilst this is not a controlling stake, they would absolutely have influence. 1/5
January 26, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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📰 This week's travel deals roundup:

⏰ Last day for 5,000 free Virgin Points
✈️ Up to 40% off Iberia Avios redemptions (2 days left!)
🛒 How to earn Avios on Amazon
🧳 Emirates Skywards now book Jet2 flights
🤔 Avios or Virgin Points: which are better?

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News You May Have Missed at Points Well Made - 25th Jan
Hello! Hope you all had a good week. To top it off, here's your Points Well Made round up post! Today is your last day to get sign up for Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points auto-conversion, bagging yours...
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January 25, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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If you've ever wondered which are better, Avios or Virgin Points, we've set out to definitively (sort of) answer that question!

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Avios or Virgin Points: Which Are Better?
If you're trying to decide where to focus your loyalty, you've probably found yourself wondering: should I be collecting Virgin Points or Avios? Which are better? Is Avios better than Virgin Points?Br...
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January 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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You can now earn Avios through TodayTix, and you don't even need to go through the Avios portal!

There's even a 500 Avios bonus, but is this partnership worth your time? Or can you earn more elsewhere?

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Earn Avios on Theatre Tickets with TodayTix (with a cheeky 500 Avios bonus) – But Is It Worth It?
British Airways Club has launched a new partnership this week with TodayTix, allowing members to earn Avios on theatre and live entertainment bookings.On the surface, this looks like a win for Avios c...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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You can now spend Emirates Skywards Miles to book Jet2 flights, cue the Jess Glynne music!

But should you?

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You Can Now Use Emirates Skywards Miles to Book Jet2
Emirates Skywards announced today that members can now redeem Skywards Miles for Jet2 flights. On paper, this sounds like a useful addition for UK-based Emirates flyers. Redemptions start from 8,000 S...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Can you earn Avios on Amazon?

Sort of... *shrugs shoulders*

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Can You Earn Avios on Amazon?
This question came from one of our followers on a fortnightly Instagram stories Q&A. But I thought for the benefit of all I'd write a post.The short answer? Yes and no. Amazon is absent from the Avios...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Iberia's got 40% off Avios redemptions for select routes, but you've only got until 26 Jan to book.
Travel dates 19 Jan-24 Mar.
Worth a search 👀
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Iberia Launches Brief 40% Avios Redemption Sale
Iberia is running a brief sale offering up to 40% off Avios redemptions. The booking window is tight, from now until 26 January, but if you've been eyeing an Iberia redemption, it's worth a look.The d...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Virgin and Tesco are currently offering 5,000 bonus Virgin Points to anyone who signs up to auto-exchange their Tesco Clubcard points into Virgin Points for the very first time. The deadline is 25th January 2026, less than one week!

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Last Call: 5000 Free Virgin Points with Tesco Clubcard Auto-Exchange
If you’ve been meaning to set this up and haven’t quite got around to it, this is your nudge. With just one week to go, the Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points auto-exchange bonus is about to disappear ag...
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January 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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I am assured this is how members of British Airways staff converse.

Angela.
January 19, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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📰 This week's travel deals roundup:
📅 BA's 2026 peak/off-peak calendar
💰 30% off Reward Flight Finder
✈️ Match BA status to Air France/KLM
💳 BA Premium Plus boosted to 50,000 Avios
💳 BA free card now 10,000 Avios
🐘 Helena's points challenge

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News You May Have Missed at Points Well Made - 18th Jan
Another week, another Points Well Made round up post! The news cycle is slowly warming up out of it's Christmas slump (myself included), so we thought we would start the last week going through Britis...
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January 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Power banks are now banned on all 11 Lufthansa Group airlines 🔋❌

Can't use them, can't charge them. Must stay in seat pocket/under seat. Hope your in-seat power works 🤷

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All 11 Lufthansa Group Airlines to Ban Power Bank Use Inflight
Yesterday, 15 January 2026, all 11 airlines in the Lufthansa Group will now prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks during flights, joining a growing list of carriers restricting these ...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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British Airways have quietly doubled the welcome bonus on their FREE Amex card 👀
Now 10,000 Avios (up from 5,000) when you spend £2k in 3 months
Not bad for a freebie, just not as good as the 15k offer back in November 🤷
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The Free British Airways American Express Welcome Bonus Increased to 10,000 Avios
Yesterday, we covered the increased bonus to the British Airways Premium Plus card, but not to be forgotten, British Airways have also quietly increased the welcome bonus on its free British Airways A...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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You've only got one day left to get 9,000 FREE easy Avios!

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Last Chance: 9000 Free Avios for Adding a Supplementary Card on the BA Amex
Good offers often come back around in the miles and points world. However, that doesn’t mean they hang around forever, and this one is now right at the wire.If you hold the free British Airways Americ...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Air France/KLM: "We'll match your tier, fly to 19 UK airports, and give you SkyTeam benefits"

Match your British Airways Club status to Air France/KLM today!

Anyone else done defending their BA loyalty?

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Match British Airways Status to Air France / KLM in 2026: Here's How
Hot off the back of cancelling the majority of their flights due to snow and fog, and then having to beg for de-icing supplies from Germany just to stop the rest of Schiphol airport from collapsing, A...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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The difference between having Avios and using Avios? The right tools.

Reward Flight Finder sale runs until Sunday - 30% off, and you get that Club Suite filter we keep going on about.

Worth the money, or are free tools good enough?

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January 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Planning 2026 travel? British Airways' peak vs off-peak Avios pricing can make a huge difference – up to 38,500 Avios per person, one way.

We've made a downloadable calendar, and broken down which dates to target (and which to avoid) across every month.

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British Airways Avios Peak and Off-Peak Dates for 2026: The Complete Guide
If you use your Avios on British Airways, understanding peak and off-peak dates is one of the simplest ways to stretch your points further. British Airways publishes its Avios pricing calendar well in...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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📰 This week's roundup:
🚢 Exclusive CEO interview: Virgin Voyages
⏰ Last chance for Amex bonuses
🗺️ Amex dining credit map
😤 BA's breakfast cuts are getting worse
💳 Barclaycard Avios Plus bonus ends soon!
🧮 NEW: Our Avios Calculator is live!
All the details:
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News You May Have Missed at Points Well Made - Jan 11th
Hello everyone! We hope you had a lovely Christmas and that the first few days of 2026 are treating you well ... despite the recent weather here in the UK! What a week (and a bit) of articles we have ...
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January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM