Heathrow vs Gatwick on points: Best value airport hotels in 2026
Waking up at 3:00 AM ruins the luxury of a reward flight. Here is exactly where you should spend your hotel points at Heathrow and Gatwick in 2026 for early morning departures.
Aeroplan’s June 2026 Devaluation: What UK Amex Holders Must Book Now
Aeroplan's partner award chart is taking a massive hit on 15 June 2026. Here is how UK Amex holders can beat the devaluation and lock in zero-surcharge Business Class flights.
Amex Transfer Bonus Calendar: 2026 UK Predictions & Sweet Spots
Stop moving your Amex points blindly. Here is exactly when we expect the best UK transfer bonuses to drop in 2026, and which airlines to avoid altogether.
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.
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.
The Math Behind the 40% Avios Bonus: When Buying Points is a Trap
British Airways has launched a 5-day flash sale offering a 40% bonus on purchased Avios. Before you spend £1,700, here is why the math rarely works out in your favour.
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.
Maximising the 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus: 3 Trips Worth £1,000
The UK Marriott Bonvoy Amex has tripled its welcome bonus to 60,000 points. Here is exactly how to turn those points into £1,000 worth of European hotel stays.
Are European summer hotel passes a trap? A 2026 valuation
Summer 2026 hotel rates are painfully high, and chains like Strawberry and IHG are pushing prepaid multi-night passes. We run the maths to see if they actually save you money or just lock up your cash.
The Mathematics of Buying Points in 2026: When 160% Bonuses Are Actually a Trap
Airlines and hotels are pushing massive points sales right now. Here is the actual math on whether buying points is a clever travel hack or an expensive trap.
