Hilton Honors Announces Generous Status Extensions for Every Member (Worldwide!) due to COVID-19 Situation
Hilton Honors was one of the first few hotel loyalty programs to announce a status extension for Greater China members who were affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Today, all Hilton Honors members globally who hold elite status with the program (be it Diamond, Gold, or Silver) will automatically receive an extension through 31 March 2021 (or 31 March 2022 if you have already qualified for 2020).
As a quick clarification, if your status was scheduled to be downgraded on 31 March 2020 (meaning, you did not hit the number of required nights/stays/points last year), that status will automatically be renewed and extended through to 31 March 2021. If you have qualified for status in 2020, it will be extended through to 31 March 2022 which means you have access to it today and for the next 24 months. Additionally, Hilton Honors will pause the expiration of all points scheduled to expire between now and 31 December 2020. If you wish to purchase Hilton Honors Points, there is currently a 100% points bonus which is ongoing right now.
Eligible Weekend Night Rewards that are earned on eligible Hilton credit cards will also have their expiration date extended - all unexpired Weekend Night Rewards as of 11 March 2020, and all new ones issued until 30 August 2020, through the end of next summer (31 August 2021).
World of Hyatt has announced a significant update to its award chart structure, expanding from three to five redemption levels starting May 2026. While the program retains its fixed-value system, top-tier redemptions are set to increase in cost.
Is the World of Hyatt programme about to get a massive shake-up? According to a recent rumour on Reddit, Hyatt is preparing to introduce Category 9 and 10 award tiers, a new ultra-premium credit card, and a long-awaited top off feature for free night awards.
While I have long advocated for the outsized value of miles (specifically for World of Hyatt redemptions), blind loyalty to a single platform is a mistake. In this article, I compare HeyMax and ShopBack, sharing why I have recently found myself using ShopBack more often.
American Express Singapore has announced a significant devaluation to the Membership Rewards programme effective 23 February 2026. Transfers to major airline partners like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific will require 25% more points, while transfers to Emirates will require 50% more. A temporary foreign currency spending bonus for Platinum Card members has also been announced.
If you stayed at an IHG property in December 2025 to take advantage of the massive 5X points flash deal, you might want to check your account balance. Some members are reporting that their bonus points have failed to post, with customer service citing ineligible rates despite the US$30 minimum spend being met.
As we bid farewell to 2025, I take a look back at my hotel stay statistics for the year. With 91 nights at Marriott and 70 at Hyatt, I have solidified my top-tier status where it matters most. However, with Hilton’s introduction of Diamond Reserve, my strategy for 2026 is shifting. Here is a breakdown of my nights, status retention plans, and why I am prioritising World of Hyatt and Marriott Bonvoy in the new year.
While seasoned miles chasers often look to foreign carriers for significant cost savings and sweet spots, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer remains the undisputed default for the vast majority of Singaporeans. From the sheer number of credit card transfer partners to the preference for direct flights over stopovers, KrisFlyer is the Ya Kun of the miles game.
As we head into 2026, the miles game has shifted. With tighter caps on key cards like the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa and UOB Lady's Solitaire, optimising spend is more crucial than ever. In this article, I share the six credit cards I will be actively using in the upcoming year.
American Express has unveiled its 2026 roadmap for The Platinum Card, signaling a major shift from statement credits to curated experiences. Effective 2026, the Local Dining, Entertainment, and Fashion credits will cease. In their place, Card Members will receive a complimentary Table for Two dining experience every two months, plus a refreshed S$400 Platinum Wine Credit.
The end of an era for one of Singapore’s most accessible airport limo perks: UOB will officially discontinue the complimentary airport transfer benefit for the UOB PRVI Miles American Express Card from 1 April 2026.