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A monthly thought-provoking encounter with Oneworld's authors and the ideas that inspired them. Never on the fence, The Oneworld Podcast represents many voices and opinions from around the globe. #oneworldpodcast
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FlowStream Exec Shorts brings short, practical insights for finance leaders running NetSuite OneWorld. Each 3-minute episode takes one real-world challenge — cash-flow forecasting, vendor volatility, customer liquidity, or six-week implementation speed, showing how to solve it inside NetSuite, not outside it. Hosted by Paul Edwick, founder of Jazzicca and global distributor of SD-IT’s FlowStream app, these concise segments blend finance reality with implementation know-how. Think of it as a ...
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Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? Wonder no more! Welcome to the "Tell Me Why" podcast, a series that talks about the "why" behind the decisions we make or the approach we take at the company.
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Aviation has many paths to net zero, and few are straightforward. Sustainability in the Air cuts through the noise with clear, expert-led conversations on what’s actually advancing a more sustainable future for flight in one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. 💚 Twice a month, SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam speaks with airline, airport, travel, and energy leaders to unpack the decisions shaping aviation’s climate future. 💚 Each month, our Head of Sustainability Dirk Singer adds a Signal ...
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Welcome to the My Digital Story podcast by Triangle Direct Media. On this podcast we talk about how websites evolve from a simple concept and a domain name to a thriving online business. Triangle Direct Media, since 2006 has provided the highest quality marketing services to businesses of all sizes and in almost every business space, so we've heard some amazing stories along the way. Here's where we get to share some.
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🍕 PizzaExpress Just Launched UK's First Restaurant Avios Partnership
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8:27PizzaExpress has become the first UK restaurant where you can earn and spend Avios, launching on December 1st, 2025. Earn an impressive 3 Avios per pound spent when you register your payment card - double what you'd get from the Barclaycard Avios Plus card. We break down exactly how to set up this partnership, which cards stack best for maximum ear…
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💳 Up to 70% Cashback Just Dropped for UK Holiday Shopping
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7:10Rakuten UK has launched their Cyber Week promotion with cashback rates reaching up to 70% at selected retailers. New members can stack an additional 10% cashback (up to £40 back) on top of advertised rates when making a qualifying purchase within seven days of signing up. These elevated cashback rates work perfectly alongside your credit card rewar…
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✈️ Korean Air Just Announced Major WiFi Upgrade — Here's When It Arrives
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6:03Korean Air has finally joined the Starlink revolution, announcing high-speed satellite WiFi across its entire fleet along with Asiana Airlines and other Hanjin Group carriers. We break down the installation timeline starting in 2026, which aircraft get priority (great news for London-Heathrow flyers), and what this means for streaming, video calls,…
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✈️ BA Just Dropped 3 New Summer Routes You Need to Know About
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9:19British Airways has just announced three brand new European destinations for summer 2026, all operated by BA Cityflyer with business class cabins on every flight. We're covering the exciting new routes to Toulon Saint-Tropez from London City (BA's first-ever service to this French Riviera gem), expanded Sardinia service from Stansted, and a new Gla…
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✈️ Air France Returns to London Gatwick After 18 Years—Here's What It Means for Your Miles
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7:00Air France has just announced twice-daily service between London Gatwick and Paris Charles de Gaulle starting March 29, 2026, marking their return after nearly two decades. This new route opens up Flying Blue earning and redemption opportunities for UK-based points collectors, with excellent connection times to Air France's 170+ destinations across…
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✈️ British Airways Just Announced Major Avios Changes Coming This Month
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7:57British Airways has just announced a 10% Avios price increase taking effect December 15th, 2025, affecting both the points requirement and cash portion across all BA flights and partner airlines. In this episode, Jack breaks down specific examples of how prices are changing for short-haul and long-haul routes, from London-Geneva to transatlantic bu…
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✈️ Capital On Tap Just Added Virgin Points: Here's What Changes
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8:21Capital on Tap has quietly added Virgin Points as their third airline transfer partner, joining British Airways and Qatar Airways Avios. We break down the transfer rates for both Pro and Free cardholders, explain when Virgin Points might be a better choice than Avios for your business spending rewards, and explore the unique redemption opportunitie…
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✈️ British Airways Just Changed the Upgrade Game—Here's What You Need to Know Right Now
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9:57British Airways has quietly partnered with Plusgrade to launch a bidding system for upgrades on select routes, but the details are complicated and full of surprising restrictions. We break down exactly how the system works, reveal the actual bid ranges travelers are seeing (hint: £500-£1,500 for various cabin jumps), and share strategic tips for su…
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✈️ Royal Air Maroc Just Dropped a Controversial Status Match Offer
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11:21Royal Air Maroc has launched a paid status match that could get you all the way to Oneworld Emerald status, but there's a hefty £600 price tag and serious limitations to consider. We break down who's eligible (spoiler: US airline members no longer qualify), what each tier costs, and whether it's actually worth it compared to cheaper alternatives li…
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✈️ Qatar Airways Just Dropped Their 2025 UK Sale – But There's a Catch
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9:23Qatar Airways has launched their annual Black Friday sale for UK travellers with up to 20% off flights, but is it actually worth booking? We break down what's genuinely on offer, including which booking classes qualify, the extensive Economy blackout dates, and bonus Avios opportunities for new Privilege Club members. Plus, we reveal why this 'sale…
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✈️ Massive Avios Sale Just Dropped: Up To 60% Off (But There's A Catch)
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11:20Iberia has launched one of their most generous promotions ever, offering up to 60% off Avios award flights through December 2nd. We break down the best redemption opportunities for UK travellers, from 4,550 Avios London to Madrid flights to just 6,400 Avios transatlantic economy seats. However, there's an important change to Basic economy fares you…
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✈️ British Airways Just Dropped Their 2025 Black Friday Sale—But There's a Catch
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9:04British Airways' Black Friday 2025 sale is here, but it's different from years past. The standout offer is a 50% bonus on Avios earned through their shopping portal until December 28th, with rates reaching up to 21 Avios per pound at select retailers. Cash fares to North America start from £403 return, and European city breaks begin at £159, but no…
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How REGENT is creating a fundamentally new mode of transportation with Seagliders
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49:41In this episode, we speak with Billy Thalheimer, co-founder and CEO of REGENT, who shares how the company is redefining travel with their all-electric Seagliders. Thalheimer discusses: Solving the regional travel gap: How seagliders address the transportation problem on 50–200 mile coastal routes, creating a faster, cheaper, and greener alternative…
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✈️ British Airways Just Revealed What They've Been Hiding at Heathrow
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7:15British Airways has finally reopened its exclusive First Wing at London Heathrow Terminal 5 after months of renovations. We break down exactly what changed (and what didn't), who can access this premium facility, and whether the burgundy makeover was worth the wait. Learn about the new non-alcoholic bar, the quirks of bringing guests through securi…
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Dubai Airshow Special: Can the Middle East’s aviation boom and sustainability ambitions coexist?
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19:49In this special compilation episode, recorded live at the Dubai Airshow 2025, five aviation industry leaders share their perspectives on whether the Middle East can balance rapid aviation growth with sustainability goals. Featuring insights from: Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports Julien Manhès, Head of SAF and CDR, Airbus Yousif Bin Saeed Al Loot…
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✈️ British Airways Just Announced Two Surprising 2026 Routes
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11:21British Airways has just opened bookings for two unexpected Heathrow destinations launching in 2026: seasonal flights to Montenegro's coastal gem Tivat, and daily year-round service to Guernsey. We break down the surprisingly decent Avios redemption rates for both routes, with Montenegro potentially costing just 40,000-45,000 Avios return in busine…
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S8:E7 — ‘It’s about who you walk and run with’— Jerry Jones
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11:50In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo at The Star in Frisco, Texas, to talk about the power of partnership and what it means to build something enduring. Jerry reflects on the Cowboys’ long-standing relationship with American Airlines, the s…
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How Microsoft built the corporate playbook for scope 3 decarbonisation
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40:49In this episode, we speak with Julia Fidler, former Director of Market Development for Energy, Connectivity, and Sustainability at Microsoft, who shares how the company built partnerships that are reshaping corporate approaches to scope 3 emissions. Fidler discusses: How Microsoft’s early carbon fee on scope 1, 2, and 3.6 emissions created the foun…
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✈️ Major Avios Partnership Secured: What UK Collectors Need to Know Right Now
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9:25IAG Loyalty and American Express have just announced a multi-year partnership extension that directly impacts UK Avios collectors. This renewal secures the future of British Airways Amex co-brand cards, Membership Rewards transfers to Avios, and Amex acceptance across all IAG airlines. With 2026 marking the 25th anniversary of the BA Amex partnersh…
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✈️ easyJet's 30% Flash Sale Ends TODAY at 3pm - Act Fast!
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9:27easyJet is celebrating 30 years with 30% off over 300,000 seats from the UK, but you only have until 3pm today to book. Flights start from just £14.99 to destinations including Barcelona, Tenerife, the Canary Islands, and more, covering travel from November 2025 through March 2026. Jack breaks down the best deals, explains why paying cash sometimes…
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✈️ Iberia Just Made a MAJOR WiFi Announcement That Changes Everything
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9:13Iberia has confirmed free Starlink WiFi is coming to their entire fleet, offering speeds up to 450 Mbps for all passengers regardless of cabin class. This marks a dramatic shift from their current expensive and limited WiFi service, with implementation beginning in 2026. The announcement positions Iberia alongside British Airways as IAG airlines co…
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✈️ BA Just Announced Something Actually Exciting (Finally)
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9:05British Airways has officially confirmed Starlink Wi-Fi is coming to their entire fleet starting in 2026 - and it's completely free for all passengers from economy to First Class. We break down what makes Starlink different from traditional inflight Wi-Fi, how BA compares to competitors like Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways, and why this is genuin…
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✈️ Qatar Airways Just Started Charging for THIS on Award Bookings
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9:18Qatar Airways has quietly introduced seat selection fees for business class award bookings starting November 3rd, 2025. Passengers redeeming Avios or Q credits now face approximately £85 per flight segment to select seats in advance, unless they hold oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status. This change affects all partner programs including British Air…
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Turning Vendor Cohorts into Actionable Forecasts
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4:12Theme 4 – Vendor Forecasting: From Volatility to Visibility Forecasts often drown in AP noise—hundreds of lines that hide where money really moves. In this 3-minute episode, we show how vendor cohorts cut through the clutter and turn complexity into a cash view your board can actually use. You’ll hear how to: Group vendors by shared behaviour—terms…
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Two-Pizza Team: Board-Ready Cash in Six Weeks
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3:37Theme 5 – Speed-to-Value: 6 Weeks Live Forget nine-month rollouts and endless committees. In this 3-minute episode, we show how a small finance-led team can deliver a board-ready cash-flow forecast inside NetSuite in just six weeks — no spreadsheets, no middleware, no re-platforming. You’ll hear how to: Build and own the forecast entirely within Ne…
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Can Your Cash Forecast Stand Boardroom Heat?
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3:11Theme 2 – Credibility Under Pressure Boards, auditors, and lenders aren’t waiting for stability — they want proof your forecast can flex under pressure. In this 3-minute episode, we look at how finance teams keep credibility when tariffs shift, supplier terms tighten, and covenant tests loom. You’ll hear how to: Anchor every forecast in the books, …
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One System, One Truth — Cash Forecasting Inside NetSuite
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2:48Theme 1 – Native Advantage: Seamless Control When forecasting lives in the same system as your books, there’s no second dataset to defend and no “which version is right?” debate. In this 3-minute episode, we show how FlowStream keeps cash forecasting, governance, and audit inside NetSuite—so Finance controls the model, not middleware. You’ll hear h…
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The Hidden Customer Risk Inside Every Cash Forecast
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2:36Theme 3 – Customer Flow: Where Revenue Meets Reality Forecasts rarely fail because of suppliers — they fail because of customers you didn’t watch closely enough. In this 3-minute episode, we look at how mid-tier and overlooked customers quietly decide whether your liquidity holds or cracks. You’ll hear how to: Identify which inflow streams hide rea…
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Theme 4 – Vendor Forecasting: From Volatility to Visibility Tariffs don’t just raise costs — they rewrite timing. Every change hits supplier terms, freight schedules, and cash commitments differently. In this 3-minute episode, we explore how to keep your forecast calm when vendor payments, duties, and delivery windows are anything but. You’ll hear …
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Theme 5 – Speed to Value: 6 Weeks Live Tariffs, freight, and volatility are pulling cash out of the bank and trapping it in AR and inventory. In this 3-minute episode, we show how finance teams can get that visibility back—fast. You’ll hear how FlowStream delivers a board-ready, audit-proof cash view inside NetSuite in just six weeks—without connec…
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Cash-Flow Forecasting — Built Inside NetSuite
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3:02Theme 1 – Native Advantage: Seamless Control Cash forecasting belongs where the books live — inside NetSuite. In this 3-minute episode, we show how finance teams can take back control by running real-time, ledger-proven forecasts natively within their ERP, not across connectors and spreadsheets. You’ll hear how to: Keep forecasting, governance, and…
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When Customer Reality Breaks Your Cash-Flow Model
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2:35Theme 3 – Customer Flow: Where Revenue Meets Reality Most forecasts don’t fail because of suppliers — they fail because customers behave nothing like the model expects. In this 3-minute episode, we look at how finance teams can rebuild credibility by treating customers as distinct cash-flow streams, not averages on a spreadsheet. You’ll hear how to…
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When Tariffs Shift, Only Audit-Proof Forecasts Hold
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3:30Tariffs don’t just distort demand once — they keep shifting. Every new policy tweak hits supplier payments, customer receipts, and freight timing in ways your forecast wasn’t built to handle. In this 3-minute episode, we look at how to stay credible when everything’s moving: Why forecasts collapse when they aren’t tied to the books How linking to o…
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From Zero to Live Cash-Flow Forecast in Six Weeks
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2:51Episode Notes Theme 5 – Speed to Value: 6 Weeks Live Most “fast” projects end up half-built. This one doesn’t. In this 3-minute episode, we show how finance teams can go from a blank slate to a live, board-ready cash-flow forecast inside NetSuite — in just six weeks. No IT queues. No ops committees. No phase-two promises. You’ll hear how to: Struct…
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Purchasing May Be Volatile. Your Cash Forecast Can’t Be
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2:56Episode Notes Theme 4 – Vendor Forecasting: From Volatility to Visibility Factory delays. Freight rewrites. Tariffs that change mid-shipment. Your purchasing might swing week to week—but your cash forecast can’t afford to. In this 3-minute episode, we show how finance teams can stay in control when supply lines shift underneath them. You’ll hear ho…
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✈️ This Tesco Partnership Just Changed Everything for Avios Earners
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8:02Aer Lingus and Tesco Ireland have launched a partnership that's turning heads across the travel rewards community, offering an unprecedented Avios earning rate of just 0.37 pence per point through Clubcard voucher conversions. We break down exactly how this works, why the mathematics are so compelling compared to traditional Avios earning methods, …
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Theme 3 – Customer Flow | Where Revenue Meets Reality Every finance team wrestles with volatility—but flattening forecasts to make them look simple doesn’t create control. It hides the truth. In this episode, we unpack how high-growth and mid-market companies can turn customer complexity into strategic visibility. Instead of smoothing every inflow …
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Theme 2 – Credibility Under Pressure When investors, lenders, or boards start asking hard questions, a forecast built on stitched spreadsheets won’t hold. It’s not speed that kills credibility—it’s distance from the books. In this episode, we unpack how finance teams can protect trust in their numbers when conditions turn volatile. Discover why for…
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Built Inside NetSuite — The Native Advantage
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2:56Episode 1 · Built Inside NetSuite — The Native Advantage Most cash-flow apps live outside NetSuite, forcing exports, APIs, and reconciliation. FlowStream was built inside NetSuite from the start — the same roles, data, and audit trail you already trust. No middleware, no copy-paste models, no version drift. In this three-minute briefing, Paul Edwic…
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✈️ SeatGuru Just Shut Down After 24 Years (Here's What to Use Instead)
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8:07After 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 s…
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How the oneworld BEV Fund is accelerating next generation SAF technologies
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46:11In this episode, we speak with Matthew Ridley, Director of Sustainability and Innovation at the oneworld Alliance, who shares the story behind the groundbreaking $150 million Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fund launched in partnership with the alliance’s member airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV). Ridley discusses: The alliance investm…
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✈️ British Airways Just Launched 300+ New Ways to Use Your Avios (But Should You?)
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4:36British 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 …
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🏨 Marriott Just Dropped Their Final 2025 Promotion - But There's a Catch You Need to Know
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7:38Marriott 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…
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💳 Virgin Money Quietly Launches First-Ever Credit Card Referral Programme - But There's a Catch
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10:29Virgin 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 mechanic…
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✈️ URGENT: New Qatar Airways 10% Discount Code Just Dropped - Plus Massive Avios Bonus!
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7:21Jack 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 epis…
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From problem to solution: How sargassum seaweed could power sustainable aviation
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40:20In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mar Fernández-Méndez, founder of MacroCarbon and professor at the University of Bremen, about her journey from Arctic ice researcher to seaweed entrepreneur. Dr. Fernández shares how she's turning pelagic sargassum into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) while creating a carbon-negative process that enhances marine b…
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✈️ Major Loyalty Programme Shake-Up Just Hit: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late
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6:37Jack 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 co…
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How Vancouver International Airport is racing to net zero by 2030
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53:25In this episode, we speak with Tamara Vrooman, CEO of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), who shares how the airport has committed to achieving net zero by 2030, and the detailed roadmap they’ve developed to get there. Vrooman discusses: YVR’s accelerated net zero timeline: How they moved from a 2040 target to 2030 by creating a detailed, measur…
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🚨 American Express Record-Breaking Bonuses End At Midnight Tonight - Your Final Hours
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8:14American 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.…
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💳 Capital on Tap Just Added Qatar Airways Avios - Here's Why It Actually Matters
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7:32Capital 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 strat…
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