Buying Marriott Bonvoy Points in 2026: The Only 3 Scenarios Where the Maths Works
European summer cash rates are hitting record highs in 2026, making Marriott's latest 40% points bonus look incredibly tempting. Here are the only three scenarios where buying points actually makes mathematical sense.
The 2026 Blueprint: Earn 50,000 Avios Without Flying
50,000 Avios is the sweet spot for a European business class getaway. Here is the exact mathematical blueprint to hit that target in 2026 without booking a single flight.
Amex MR to Hotels in 2026: When It Actually Beats Avios
High Avios surcharges are pushing UK points collectors to look elsewhere in 2026. Here is exactly when transferring your Amex Membership Rewards to hotel partners makes mathematical sense.
Hawaiian Airlines is Now Oneworld: Booking Hawaii Hops with Avios
The Alaska Airlines merger is complete and Hawaiian Airlines is now fully bookable with Avios. Here is how to bolt a Hawaii trip onto your next California holiday for pennies.
Dodging Heathrow’s 2026 Surcharges: The Ex-EU and UK Regional Avios Strategy
Heathrow's new third runway charges and the April 2026 APD hikes make direct redemptions brutally expensive. Here is exactly how to legally bypass them.
SkyTeam’s European Aggression: Why UK Amex Members Should Consider Flying Blue over Avios
British Airways is struggling with availability and high surcharges, while SkyTeam is aggressively targeting UK flyers. Here is why your Amex points might be better spent with Flying Blue.
How to Dodge Hotel Destination Fees on Reward Bookings (2026)
You saved up the points for a free hotel stay, so why is your checkout bill £150? Here is exactly how to avoid destination and resort fees on reward bookings this year.
How to Split a BA Amex Companion Voucher Booking in 2026
Waiting for your return flight to become available means losing your outbound seat. Here is exactly how to split your BA Amex Companion Voucher booking to secure high-demand routes.
Amex Business Dell Credit: 7 Ways to Extract £150 Without Buying a Laptop
The £300 annual Dell credit on the Amex Business Platinum card is notoriously tricky to spend. Here are seven creative, practical ways to use your £150 half-year allowance without buying another laptop.
Supermarket spend in 2026: Nectar-Avios vs M&S-Virgin Red
The UK supermarket loyalty landscape has fundamentally shifted this spring. We break down the exact maths between the new M&S-Virgin Red partnership and the established Nectar-Avios route.
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