Strap in points pirates – this week on Wingtips weekly, we’re steering straight into the glitzy (and sometimes downright ridiculous) world of travel credit cards and hotel loyalty schemes. You know the game: spend a little (or a lot), swipe smartly, and somehow end up sipping champagne at 35,000 feet or luxuriating in a corner suite for the price of a Pret sandwich.
A lot is brewing right now: banks dangling shinier sign-up bonuses like low-hanging fruit, hotel chains tossing out new loyalty perks (and, naturally, finding ways to quietly devalue them), and a few juicy tricks you’ll want up your sleeve before your next trip.
Whether you’re a battle-hardened status chaser or just figuring out that yes, you can earn points on that Deliveroo order, this week’s roundup has something for you. Points are power. Let’s make sure you’re using yours properly.
In This Post
News:
- Meet Flibco: The £13 Airport Commute London’s Been Crying Out For
- United Airlines Extends Washington DC to Edinburgh Route:
- United Airlines Extends Washington DC to Edinburgh Route:
- E195-E2 Lands at London City – A Game-Changer for the Docklands
- Widening the Wings: Flyadeal Orders 10 A330-900neos for Future Expansion
- Virgin Atlantic Launches London to Seoul Flights from March 2026
- Israir to New York: Third Time’s the Chutzpah
Opinion.
Hotel.
- GHA DISCOVERY: The Full Guide to Cash Rewards, Tiers & Benefits
- Accor Live Limitless: The Ultimate Guide to Earning, Burning, and Maximising Perks.
- World of Hyatt: The Full Guide for Hotel Nerds and Point Hunters
- Your Complete Guide to Jumeirah One: Tiers, Points & Perks
- The Ultimate Guide to Marriott Bonvoy: Rewards, Status & Tips
- IHG One Rewards: The Full Guide to Maximising Your Stays.
Deals.
Credit Cards.
- Review: The American Express Platinum Credit Card (UK).
- Skip the Status Slog: These Two UK Cards Give You Perks on a Plate
- How to Use the BA Amex Companion Voucher Without Getting Played
- How to Max Out the Value of Your Barclaycard Avios Voucher
- Review: Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card.
- Virgin Atlantic Reward Voucher vs Barclaycard Upgrade Voucher: Which One Wins?
And just like that, your WingTips Weekly briefing is complete. Consider yourself armed and dangerous for another week of smarter spending and even smarter redeeming.
Remember: loyalty isn’t just rewarded in this game – it’s weaponised. Know your cards, work your programs, and never settle for ‘meh’ when you could be cashing in for ‘magnificent’. One perfectly timed upgrade, one sneaky elite status match, one unexpected free night – it all adds up to more luxury for less cash- frankly, that’s the dream.
Catch you next week, legends – until then, swipe boldly, redeem ruthlessly, and never, ever pay full price for Wi-Fi. Make sure to follow us on X.
