Smart With Points Podcast - Boost Your Miles & Points

Hello and welcome to Smart With Points, the podcast that helps you navigate the wonderful world of miles and points to make your travel dreams a reality. I'm Jack, and if you're anything like me, you've probably got a collection of loyalty points scattered across various programmes, wondering how on earth to make the most of them. Well, today I've got some genuinely exciting news that might just transform how you think about Virgin Points, plus a rare occurrence - an Accor transfer bonus that's actually worth your time. I know, I had to double-check that myself.

Let's start with the big news - Virgin Points has just opened up a treasure trove of opportunities for UK travellers. Virgin Atlantic has expanded their booking options to include Air France, KLM, Delta, and other SkyTeam partners. This is massive news because it means your Virgin Points just became significantly more valuable overnight. You can now book award flights directly through Virgin's programme on these airlines, giving you access to a much wider network of destinations and potentially better availability than you might find elsewhere.

For those of you who've been collecting Virgin Points, this expansion to SkyTeam partners means you can now reach destinations across Europe with Air France and KLM, or explore Delta's extensive North American network. The beauty of this is that you're dealing with one programme, one set of rules, and one booking system, rather than trying to navigate multiple airline programmes.

Now, let's talk about something I never thought I'd be recommending - an Accor transfer bonus. Yes, you heard that right. Accor has launched a fifty percent bonus when converting all your points to Club Eurostar. Now, I know what you're thinking - Accor transfer bonuses are usually terrible value. But this one is different. For UK travellers who regularly use Eurostar, this could actually make financial sense. The fifty percent bonus means you're getting better value than you would from most other Accor redemption options, and if you're planning European train travel anyway, this could be a smart move.

Here's a quick tip that's perfect for the season - The Wine Flyer is currently offering three thousand bonus Avios with their promotion, and here's the kicker - it's not just for twelve-bottle cases. You can get those bonus Avios on three-bottle champagne cases too. Perfect timing for the festive season, and you can use the code SEPTBONUS when ordering. It's a nice way to stock up for celebrations while earning some Avios on the side.

The Virgin Points expansion really is a game-changer for UK points collectors. Having access to SkyTeam's network through Virgin Points means you've got more flexibility, potentially better award availability, and the convenience of dealing with a programme that understands UK travellers. Whether you're looking at a city break in Paris with Air France, a business trip to Amsterdam with KLM, or that dream trip to New York with Delta, your Virgin Points just became a lot more useful.

That's all from me today. Thanks for listening to Smart With Points. If you found today's episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also subscribe on our website at smartwithpoints.co.uk to make sure you never miss an episode.

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