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Smart With Points Podcast - Boost Your Miles & Points

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8:07

✈️ SeatGuru Just Shut Down After 24 Years (Here's...

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2025/11/01

After 24 years of helping travelers choose seats, SeatGuru officially closed on October 31, 2025, leaving many frequent flyers wondering how to avoid bad seats. The site had been showing outdated aircraft configurations since 2020, making it more misleading than helpful. In this episode, we reveal superior modern alternatives that offer real-time seat availability and more accurate aircraft layouts than SeatGuru ever provided. Learn which tools to use for your next booking and why this

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4:36

✈️ British Airways Just Launched 300+ New Ways to Use...

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2025/10/29

British Airways has massively expanded their Avios Shop from just Apple products to over 300 items across 17 premium brands including Antler suitcases, luxury leather goods, and travel accessories. You can now slash cash prices by up to 25% using Avios while still earning points on your remaining spend. We break down the value proposition compared to traditional flight redemptions and reveal the strategic scenarios where this actually makes sense. Plus, we establish the clear hierarchy for

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7:38

🏨 Marriott Just Dropped Their Final 2025 Promotion -...

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2025/10/28

Marriott Bonvoy has launched their 'Celebrate 2025' promotion offering up to 2,025 bonus points per stay, with enhanced bonuses for outdoor properties. The promotion has a three-stay cap and runs from late October through January, but there are some important restrictions on qualifying stays. Host Jack breaks down whether this promotion is actually worth your time and shares strategies to maximize your earnings if you already have Marriott bookings planned. He also discusses how the hotel

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10:29

💳 Virgin Money Quietly Launches First-Ever Credit...

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2025/10/28

Virgin Money has finally entered the referral game with their new Virgin Atlantic credit card programme, offering up to 50,000 Virgin Points annually for successful referrals. Jack breaks down how this long-awaited programme compares to American Express offerings and whether the 5,000 points per referral makes it worthwhile. We explore the mechanics, caps, and realistic earning potential for UK cardholders. Plus, discover which Virgin Atlantic credit card offers the best value for your

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7:21

✈️ URGENT: New Qatar Airways 10% Discount Code Just...

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2025/10/25

Jack reveals a newly discovered Qatar Airways promo code from Capital on Tap that delivers 10% off flights plus bonus Avios earnings. He breaks down exactly how this discount works across five UK airports, demonstrates real savings on Business Class fares, and explains the optimal strategy to maximize both the discount and points earnings. The episode also covers Capital on Tap's recent changes, including their dropped annual fees, making this deal even more valuable for UK business

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6:37

✈️ Major Loyalty Programme Shake-Up Just Hit: What...

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2025/10/20

Jack breaks down the shocking overnight changes to Iberia's On Business programme that completely eliminated points-based redemptions in favor of cash rewards. Learn why this could signal similar changes coming to British Airways and what corporate travelers should do immediately to protect their points value. Plus, discover the positive updates coming to Cathay Pacific's frequent flyer programme that will make status easier to maintain. Essential listening for anyone with business travel

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8:14

🚨 American Express Record-Breaking Bonuses End At...

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2025/10/14

American Express has launched their most aggressive welcome bonus campaign ever seen in the UK market, with offers ending at midnight tonight, October 14th, 2025. Personal cards are offering double or triple their usual bonuses, while business cards have hit unprecedented levels with the Business Platinum reaching 130,000 Membership Rewards points. We break down exactly which cards offer the best value, the eligibility requirements you need to know, and why business card holders have a

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7:32

💳 Capital on Tap Just Added Qatar Airways Avios -...

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2025/10/14

Capital on Tap has quietly expanded its redemption options by adding Qatar Airways Avios as a transfer partner for UK business cardholders. While both BA and Qatar use Avios, Qatar's award chart often offers better value for Middle Eastern and Asian destinations, plus superior award availability on their premium Qsuite product. We explore the strategic differences between BA and Qatar Avios, when to choose each programme, and how this added flexibility improves the Capital on Tap value

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6:48

✈️ EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Atlantic Seats Just Got DEMOTED...

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2025/10/12

Thai Airways has made a shocking decision that's sending ripples through the aviation industry - they've taken Virgin Atlantic's business class seats and rebranded them as 'Premium Economy Plus.' The same seats Virgin charges over £2,000 for on London-New York routes are apparently 'not good enough' for Thai's business class standards. This unprecedented move reveals a massive gap in regional premium travel expectations and could create incredible opportunities for points collectors. We

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8:41

✈️ Uber Just Launched Flight Bookings With 10%...

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2025/10/11

Uber has quietly entered the flight booking market with a generous 10% cashback offer for Uber One members, running through December 2025. Jack breaks down the new service's price drop protection feature, how to stack rewards with frequent flyer programs, and whether the 60-day credit expiry makes this worthwhile. He shares his strategy for when to use Uber versus traditional booking sites and runs the numbers on a sample Premium Economy booking to New York. Plus, discover how to maximize

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5:09

✈️ Virgin Points Hit Rock Bottom Pricing - Plus BA's...

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2025/10/10

Virgin Points are offering their most generous bonus ever at just 0.88p per point, but the 70% bonus offer ends this Sunday. British Airways has surprised everyone by unveiling a completely redesigned World Traveller Plus cabin as part of their £7 billion transformation plan. Qatar Airways launches a new sale with up to 20% off for Privilege Club members, while several other airlines announce major route changes. Don't miss these time-sensitive deals that could save you hundreds on your

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5:59

✈️ Massive Status Match Alert: Free Star Alliance...

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2025/10/08

Jack reveals an incredible opportunity for ITA Airways status holders to unlock free Lufthansa status with Star Alliance-wide lounge access through February 2027. Learn about the crucial application detail that could make or break your match request, plus updates on Emirates' London expansion, British Airways Wine Flyer bonus points offer, and Air Canada's enhanced economy experience. Don't miss current buy points promotions from JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, and Wyndham that could boost your

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6:59

💳 This Hidden UK Business Card Just Shocked Me -...

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2025/10/05

Jack reveals how the Capital on Tap Pro business card became an unexpected permanent fixture in his wallet after discovering its unique combination of unlimited Priority Pass access with £18 restaurant credits. This UK-only card earns 1.25x Avios when preloading funds and includes Radisson VIP status, making the £299 annual fee surprisingly valuable. Perfect for limited companies looking to maximize Avios earnings where Amex isn't accepted. Plus, why the math on this card's benefits adds up

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6:19

✈️ BA's Dubai Lounge Finally Opens - But There's a...

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2025/10/02

After six months of delays, British Airways has unveiled their brand-new Dubai lounge as part of their £7 billion transformation programme. We take you inside the completely reimagined space in Concourse D, exploring the dramatic design changes, improved facilities, and dedicated Concorde Dining Room. While the lounge addresses many pain points of the old space, early visitors have spotted an amusing oversight that's already become a talking point on FlyerTalk. Is this new lounge worth the

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6:58

✈️ BA Just Made First Class 20K Avios Cheaper -...

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2025/10/01

British Airways has announced a major frequency increase to a Middle Eastern destination that could revolutionize First Class redemptions for Avios collectors. We break down the exact numbers showing how you can save 17,000-20,000 Avios compared to other popular routes, plus why the new daily service should dramatically improve award availability. Learn how to use the BA Companion Voucher to get two people in First Class for just 136,000 Avios return, and discover why this route offers the

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6:15

✈️ Hilton's Autumn Promo Just Dropped + BA's Middle...

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2025/09/30

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

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4:36

✈️ Emirates Just Launched Their Biggest Miles Bonus...

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2025/09/29

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

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5:39

💳 MASSIVE Amex UK Business Bonus Just Dropped -...

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2025/09/28

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

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4:24

✈️ British Airways LOSES Over 4,000 Elite Members to...

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2025/09/27

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

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3:03

✈️ Massive Amex Gold Bonus Doubled + ESTA Fee...

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2025/09/25

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

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