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Aeroplan Status Challenge for World of Hyatt Members - Star Alliance Gold for Globalists in 90 Days
Aviation Mark Chua 10/14/26 Aviation Mark Chua 10/14/26

Aeroplan Status Challenge for World of Hyatt Members - Star Alliance Gold for Globalists in 90 Days

Hyatt Globalists can now fast-track Aeroplan status up to 75K. This is a shortcut to getting Star Alliance Gold - here’s the maths from Singapore, which flights count, and why timing matters with Air Canada leaving Changi.

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Singapore Airlines Unveils New Amenities Across All Cabins: SISLEY in First, BYREDO and Sleeper Suits in Business (From November 2026)
Aviation Mark Chua 10/14/26 Aviation Mark Chua 10/14/26

Singapore Airlines Unveils New Amenities Across All Cabins: SISLEY in First, BYREDO and Sleeper Suits in Business (From November 2026)

Business Class sleeper suits are finally coming to SIA, alongside BYREDO kits and SISLEY in Suites and First. Here is what changes in every cabin from November 2026.

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Qantas Singapore Lounge Hours (October 2026 Update): First Lounge Now Opens an Hour Later
Aviation Mark Chua 10/6/26 Aviation Mark Chua 10/6/26

Qantas Singapore Lounge Hours (October 2026 Update): First Lounge Now Opens an Hour Later

The Qantas Singapore First Lounge now opens an hour later, while the Business Lounge sticks with the schedule it settled into in August. Here is where things stand for October 2026.

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Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt Announce Loyalty Partnership With Dual Earning for Elite Members
Deals Mark Chua 9/11/26 Deals Mark Chua 9/11/26

Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt Announce Loyalty Partnership With Dual Earning for Elite Members

Delta and Hyatt have announced a long-term loyalty partnership with dual earning on flights and stays. Elite Members get first access, but the details that matter are still missing.

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Qantas Confirms 8 December 2026 Start for Status Rollovers and Ground Earning
Aviation Mark Chua 8/27/26 Aviation Mark Chua 8/27/26

Qantas Confirms 8 December 2026 Start for Status Rollovers and Ground Earning

Qantas has finally put dates on its status overhaul. Rollovers and ground earning arrive 8 December 2026, Points Club and Green Tier are being retired, and Jetstar Classic Upgrades launch in September from 37,000 points.

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Cathay Pacific Raises Fuel Surcharges from 1 August 2026 as Jet Fuel Prices Climb
Aviation Mark Chua 7/24/26 Aviation Mark Chua 7/24/26

Cathay Pacific Raises Fuel Surcharges from 1 August 2026 as Jet Fuel Prices Climb

Cathay Pacific is lifting passenger fuel surcharges from 1 August 2026, with long-haul bands jumping by more than 40%. Ticket before 31 July 2026 to lock in the lower rates.

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Air New Zealand Unveils New Cabin Designs for Its Boeing 777-300ER Fleet
Aviation Mark Chua 7/22/26 Aviation Mark Chua 7/22/26

Air New Zealand Unveils New Cabin Designs for Its Boeing 777-300ER Fleet

Air New Zealand's 777-300ER fleet is getting a full cabin overhaul, with reverse herringbone Business Premier suites and refreshed Economy seating from March 2027.

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Cathay Pacific Cuts Fuel Surcharges Again From 16 July 2026
Aviation Mark Chua 7/9/26 Aviation Mark Chua 7/9/26

Cathay Pacific Cuts Fuel Surcharges Again From 16 July 2026

Cathay Pacific has announced another fuel surcharge reduction, effective 16 July 2026. Long-haul rates fall to USD 123.70 per sector - the lowest level since the spike in March 2026.

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