The Points Value Playbook

Get more from every point you earn. A plain-English UK guide by Coach Cal to how points schemes work: earning, valuing and spending Avios, Virgin Points and flexible bank points.

• The UK points map: how the schemes connect
• How to value any redemption properly, including the costs most people forget
• How companion vouchers work, rule by rule
• How BA reward pricing, taxes and Air Passenger Duty work
• Sweet spots, redemptions to avoid, and step-by-step booking walkthroughs
• Worked examples for couples, families and solo travellers, plus worksheets

Fact-checked against official sources in September 2026. Instant download in your choice of format: PDF (20 designed A4 pages with printable worksheets; best for printing, tablets and computers) or EPUB (adjustable text for Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo).

General education only, not financial advice. My Card Coach is not authorised by the FCA, doesn't arrange credit and isn't affiliated with any card issuer or airline named. Always pay your card in full.