✈️ Hilton's Autumn Promo Just Dropped + BA's Middle East Expansion Creates Thousands of New Award Seats
Jack breaks down Hilton's new autumn promotion offering 1,500 bonus points per stay through December, plus analyzes whether the £5 value per stay is worth your time. He covers British Airways' major Middle East network expansion to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, and Jeddah, creating thousands of new Avios award opportunities. The episode also includes urgent updates on PLAY Airlines ceasing operations, flash sales from IHG and Kimpton, and current buy points offers from JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, and Hyatt. Essential listening for anyone planning autumn travel or looking to maximize their points strategy.Subscribe to Smart With Points 👉🏼 https://smartwithpoints.com/. Check out our sponsor Award Travel Finder to help with your award flight searches.Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - American ExpressAmerican Express BusinessCapital on Tap
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✈️ Emirates Just Launched Their Biggest Miles Bonus Ever - Plus Multiple Buy Points Deals Ending Soon
Emirates is celebrating their loyalty programme's 25th anniversary with a massive 50% bonus on all miles earned through October 20th - one of their most generous promotions yet. We'll also cover IHG's targeted 20% discount on Points and Cash bookings, Lufthansa's new Allegris cabins expanding to Frankfurt routes, and a roundup of current buy points offers including Avianca LifeMiles at just 1.29p per point. Plus, Virgin Atlantic adds new point conversion options and Emirates offers 5,000 bonus miles for hotel bookings.Subscribe to Smart With Points 👉🏼 https://smartwithpoints.com/. Check out our sponsor Award Travel Finder to help with your award flight searches.Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - American ExpressAmerican Express BusinessCapital on Tap
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💳 MASSIVE Amex UK Business Bonus Just Dropped - 60,000 Points + Waived Fee
American Express has just launched their biggest UK business card bonus ever - 60,000 Membership Rewards points with the annual fee completely waived for the first year. Jack breaks down exactly who qualifies (hint: you don't need a huge business) and why this could be a game-changer for your travel plans. Plus, we cover Accor's new 30% hotel discount offer and some strategic buy points deals that are worth your attention. Don't miss the details on Lufthansa's massive €70 million investment in their premium cabins ahead of their 100th anniversary.Subscribe to Smart With Points 👉🏼 https://smartwithpoints.com/. Check out our sponsor Award Travel Finder to help with your award flight searches.Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - American ExpressAmerican Express BusinessCapital on Tap
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✈️ British Airways LOSES Over 4,000 Elite Members to Rival Airline - What This Means for Travelers
A massive defection of British Airways' most valuable customers is sending shockwaves through the aviation industry, with over 4,000 elite frequent flyers switching to Air France KLM. We dive into what went wrong with BA's elite program overhaul and why these premium cabin regulars are taking their business elsewhere. Plus, we explore BA's mysterious new upgrade bidding system that few passengers have actually seen, and Ryanair's major boarding pass policy change coming in 2025. We also cover the latest points sales and bonus offers worth your attention.Subscribe to Smart With Points 👉🏼 https://smartwithpoints.com/. Check out our sponsor Award Travel Finder to help with your award flight searches.Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - American ExpressAmerican Express BusinessCapital on Tap
American Express has just doubled their Gold Credit Card sign-up bonus to 40,000 Membership Rewards points with the first year's fee waived - a fantastic opportunity to boost your points balance. We also discuss Gatwick Airport's approval for a second runway which could mean better award availability for UK travellers. Plus, there's urgent news about the US ESTA fee nearly doubling to $40 from September 30th, so act fast if you're planning American trips. Finally, we cover the uncertain future of Curve's sale to Lloyds Banking Group and what it might mean for points enthusiasts.Subscribe to Smart With Points 👉🏼 https://smartwithpoints.com/. Check out our sponsor Award Travel Finder to help with your award flight searches.Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - American ExpressAmerican Express BusinessCapital on Tap
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