Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles require no introduction - it is simply one of the most valuable mile currency around in the market and you can easily use it to get from Singapore to Japan on Business Class for cheap. You are currently able to get a whooping 50% bonus on miles purchased from now until 19 May 2019.
Read MoreFrom now until 09 October 2019, cardholders of the American Express Platinum Credit Card (including Platinum Reserve) can enjoy 5 Membership Rewards points per S$1.60 spent at Harvey Norman on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays. There is no limit to the number of Membership Rewards points that you can earn from this partnership but you should definitely pick one that is located in a shopping mall with a strong membership program to double-dip on promotions.
Read MoreEarlier this morning, I wrote about the rumours that have been floating around the internet about Mileslife’s suspected shutdown in China - I have managed to get hold of the founder and CEO of Mileslife today and he has confirmed that the China business is not closed.
Read MoreI have recently completed an amazing stay at the W Taipei where I was upgraded into a Marvelous Suite as a Platinum Elite member. However, when I looked at my Marriott Bonvoy account this morning, I realised that the points posted here approximately 14% lower than what I was expecting - it is always a good idea to calculate an estimated ballpark figure for the number of points you will earn from each stay and then reconcile it afterwards.
Read MoreAmerican Express has been extremely aggressive in capturing market share here in Singapore - they have unveiled the brand new metal Platinum Charge Card late last year and have continued to roll out amazing deals like the latest Hilton one which gives you S$200 back for spending S$500 (40% cashback!). Today, new-to-American-Express customers can get the American Express Platinum Credit Card for free - this card offers great discounts like 50% off dining discounts as well as complimentary free drinks at some of Asia's best bars.
Read MoreIf you have been using Mileslife conscientiously, you may realise that certain functionality have stopped working as of yesterday (or even earlier!). There are rumours floating around the internet that the app has been shutdown and businesses in China are owed plenty of money (this has not been verified but that is what I am hearing from the grapevine).
Read MoreHyatt has now enhanced their Best Rate Guarantee program to offer members the opportunity to pick 5,000 World of Hyatt Points over a 20% discount. Effective immediately, members can now file for a Best Rate Guarantee and choose between getting an additional 20% off or 5,000 World of Hyatt Bonus Points (which will typically cost USD 120 to purchase) when it is approved. Remember, these additional benefits are on top of your newly-matched room rate.
Read MoreIf you are a few points short of your dream vacation or you would simply like to stockpile on your point reserve, you can now purchase Marriott Bonvoy Points at 25% off. From now until 15 May 2019, purchase Marriott Bonvoy Points at 25% off.
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