You can use these points for cruises, hotels and some really compelling deals on flights, of course. In this episode, we'll discuss some of our favorite uses for Virgin Points.

(01:28) - Tips for using AutoSlash for car rentals...

(06:50) - The Amex Gold card's Dunkin' benefits can apparently be used at Baskin Robbins!

Read more about the Amex Gold Card here.

(09:58) - Qatar devaluation impacts using Qatar Avios to book American & Alaska

(14:06) - Read more about award ticket change and cancellation fees here.

(16:02) - LifeMiles devaluation (not all bad news)

(17:44) - Catch our Learning to Love LifeMiles episode 257 here.

(19:03) - Air France/KLM is bookable again with Virgin Points

Main Event: Best uses for Virgin points

(21:56) - Virgin Red & Virgin Atlantic Flying Club share same points, just link your accounts

(22:29) - It's easy to get Virgin Points

(22:49) - Learn more about frequent transfer bonuses here.

(23:10) - Learn more about the Virgin Red credit card here.

(23:19) - Delta One to Europe is effectively dead

(24:37) - Now, fly Air France / KLM short distances in/near Europe

(29:36) - Fly Air France/KLM to/from Europe

(33:11) - Economy to/from London (fly Delta or Virgin Atlantic)

(35:50) - Learn more about Virgin Voyages here.

(39:39) - Read Nick's post on getting free cruises from status matches here.

(42:34) - More rare Virgin Point deals...

(47:25) - What do you do when a Marriott nightly upgrade award would put you in a suite with a lower room occupancy than the lower, standard room (and a lower occupancy rate than you need)?