The Points Guy UK

From expert points & miles advice to the latest news & reviews from the UK travel industry, TPG UK is here to help you maximise your travel in ways you never knew were possible.

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The Points Guy UK
Rio De Janeiro
8 tips to help stay safe while visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
thepointsguy.co.uk - Daniel Ross
I’ve been going to Brazil for more than 10 years. When I tell people about an upcoming trip, I often get reactions like: “Oh, but isn’t it really …
7 hours ago
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Spain
11 life-changing destination novels to read before your next trip
thepointsguy.co.uk - Kaitlyn McInnis
Visiting Vietnam for the first time can be exhilarating from a culinary and cultural perspective — but it can also be eye-opening for those who not …
9 hours ago
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Apps
7 useful apps to organise and store travel photos
thepointsguy.co.uk - Lori Zaino
If you’re stuck at home with no travel plans in the near future, you can guide all that bubbling wanderlust into something productive. If you’re …
10 hours ago
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Shipping
The best cruise ship waterslides and watery fun zones
thepointsguy.co.uk - Gene Sloan
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials say the fastest way to …
11 hours ago
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Coral Reefs
How coronavirus shutdowns are helping destinations heal from overtourism
thepointsguy.co.uk - Andrea M. Rotondo
I’m the kind of person who’s always searching for silver linings. The scourge of the novel coronavirus is devastating many parts of this planet, but …
13 hours ago
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Flying
The technical challenges of flying near-empty planes
thepointsguy.co.uk - Mike Arnot
Airlines are flying very few passengers and near-empty aircraft these days, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. A captain for a large international …
15 hours ago
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Flying
An unexpected surprise: TPG staff travel success story
thepointsguy.co.uk - Ben Smithson
We’ve been asking to hear your travel success and mistake stories to both celebrate and help our TPG U.K. community. We’ve also been featuring the …
18 hours ago
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Personal Finance
Should you choose a rewards credit card or a cash back credit card?
thepointsguy.co.uk - Ben Smithson
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There’s a large range of credit cards available in the …
1 day ago
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Airlines
9 destinations you can only visit on a tour
thepointsguy.co.uk - Jackie Snow
Tour groups get a bad rap for being an inauthentic way of seeing a new place. But there are some amazing destinations (and even entire countries) …
1 day ago
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Airlines
Watch: How planes are stored because of the coronavirus
thepointsguy.co.uk - Alberto Riva
Thousands of commercial aeroplanes worldwide are being parked because of the coronavirus pandemic. Left without passengers, either because of travel …
1 day ago
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Platinum Card
10 features you can expect from a Priority Pass airport lounge
thepointsguy.co.uk - Ben Smithson
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way …
1 day ago
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Hotels
Some of the most amazing hotels you can book with points
thepointsguy.co.uk - Nick Ellis
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way …
1 day ago
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London Eye
The pilot's view on the London Heathrow final approach
thepointsguy.co.uk - Charlie Page
Of all the airport approaches around the world, the view landing into London Heathrow over London is hard to beat. Get yourself a seat on the …
1 day ago
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Gatwick Airport
The Points Guy UK Saturday Recap 4 April
thepointsguy.co.uk - Emily McNutt
Each Saturday, we round up the top miles, points and travel news that you might have missed on TPG U.K. this week. Here’s what you need to know: For …
1 day ago
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Google Flights
Everything you need to know about Google Hotels
thepointsguy.co.uk - Ben Smithson
If you’re a savvy flyer, you’ve probably come across Google Flights. It’s a really great way to search across multiple airlines, airports, dates and …
2 days ago
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Hyatt
World of Hyatt extending elite status, reward expiration
thepointsguy.co.uk - Nick Ewen
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the travel industry, one major question has been how it’ll impact loyalty programme elite status and …
2 days ago
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British Airways
Aer Lingus gifting AerClub members bonus Tier Credits amid travel slowdown
thepointsguy.co.uk - Ben Smithson
Irish carrier and Avios member Aer Lingus is providing its AerClub loyalty members with additional Tier Credits to assist with their requalification, …
2 days ago
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Flying
Are UK airlines waiving cancellation or change fees for award bookings?
thepointsguy.co.uk - Ben Smithson
There’s a lot of uncertainty about travel right now. If you have any upcoming trips booked, even if those trips are months away, you have to navigate …
2 days ago
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Banking
Good news: Contactless payment limit increased to reduce contact amid coronavirus crisis
thepointsguy.co.uk - Daniel Ross
In an attempt to flatten the curve and the spread of coronavirus, our supermarkets, pharmacies and other shops selling “essential items” remain the …
2 days ago
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Airlines
Buy Etihad miles at a 40% discount, great for future business and first class awards
thepointsguy.co.uk - Victoria M. Walker
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way …
2 days ago
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United Airlines
Grounded: What life is like for the world’s most frequent flyer
thepointsguy.co.uk - Zach Honig
Hitting a million miles flown is a big deal, especially on United Airlines. With some airlines, you’ll earn elite perks for life. In the case of …
2 days ago
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Flying
Why you should think twice before accepting an airline voucher — even with a bonus
thepointsguy.co.uk - Zach Griff
The coronavirus pandemic has already taken a massive toll on the travel industry. Airlines are struggling to stay afloat, some have already ceased …
2 days ago
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Holland America ships with sick passengers in limbo off the coast of Florida
thepointsguy.co.uk - Gene Sloan
The Holland America ship that has been stuck at sea for weeks due to coronavirus fears has arrived off the coast of Florida and could dock in Fort …
3 days ago
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Airlines
Eerie drone footage shows decimated operations at one of London's busiest airports
thepointsguy.co.uk - Emily McNutt
It’s no surprise that the coronavirus crisis has had a lasting effect on the aviation industry. Airlines around the world have been forced to slash …
3 days ago
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London City Airport
Loganair begins flying to London Heathrow for the first time
thepointsguy.co.uk - Emily McNutt
The coronavirus crisis has completely upended the aviation industry. Some of the largest airlines in the world have been forced to slash their …
3 days ago
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Personal Finance
7 ways to earn the welcome bonus on your credit card without leaving the house
thepointsguy.co.uk - Ben Smithson
Staying home may have given you time to ponder your credit card strategy for the rest of 2020, as there are plenty of great offers around. For …
3 days ago
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There were only 6 Airbus A380s airborne in the entire world yesterday
thepointsguy.co.uk - Alberto Riva
The coronavirus pandemic is doing strange things to commercial aviation. One of the most evident effects of the crisis is that airlines fly only a …
3 days ago
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Royal Air Maroc is officially Oneworld’s newest member
thepointsguy.co.uk - Edward Russell
Royal Air Maroc joined the Oneworld alliance on Tuesday, the culmination of a nearly two-year process will see it become the alliance’s only African …
3 days ago
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Here's how to cancel or postpone a cruise due to coronavirus
thepointsguy.co.uk - Gene Sloan
Booked on a cruise between now and the end of the year? We wouldn’t blame you if you’re having second thoughts. With the coronavirus outbreak showing …
3 days ago