Upcoming Changes to Asia Miles (22 June 2018) - 'Improved' Earn Rates and Redemption Adjustments

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Asia Miles will be introducing some new changes to the way miles are being earned and redeemed on 22 June 2018 - everything stays the same until then. If you are unfamiliar with the differences between Asia Miles and The Marco Polo Club, feel free to check out my primer on this subject. Asia Miles is a particularly important subject for Singaporean consumers since most credit card points convert either into KrisFlyer or Asia Miles - this article aims to list the top few changes that would probably affect you the most.

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Lounge Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge - Haneda Airport (HND)

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As I was traveling from Haneda Airport (HND) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Japan Airlines' Business Class, I had access to the Sakura Lounge that is operated by JAL. However, since I missed out on the opportunity to check out the new Cathay Pacific lounge in Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 4 which has just only opened last year, I decided to forgo the Sakura Lounge and check out the Cathay Pacific Lounge at Haneda Airport (HND) instead.

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High-speed WiFi to be Available on Cathay Pacific's Boeing 777 and Airbus A330

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The Cathay Pacific Group will be introducing high-speed WiFi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018. This is in response to its customers' growing demand for in-flight connectivity and it follows the successful introduction of broadband services to its Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

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Complimentary Access to PressReader for Cathay Pacific (CX/KA) Passengers

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In an partnership with PressReader, passengers traveling on Cathay Pacific (including Cathay Dragon) will now be able to gain full access to PressReader's wealth of publications 48 hours prior to departure. In doing so, travellers will be able to download full issues of their favourite magazines or newspapers to their smartphones or tablets for free - PressReader features a 7,000-strong library and it includes same-day titles like The Washington Post, The Guardian and Los Angeles Times.

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New Cathay Pacific Lounge in Changi Airport's Terminal 4 - First Airline to Operate from New Terminal

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Terminal 4 of Changi Airport will officially commence operations on 31 October 2017 and the first airline to operate (currently operating from Terminal 1) from the newest addition to the world's best airport is Cathay Pacific. Apart from the 300-seat Japan-theme food court that is expected to become the airport's largest restaurant, travellers who are departing from Terminal 4 can also look forward to a spacious new signature lounge by Cathay Pacific. Find out about a Life Well Travelled with Cathay Pacific HERE!

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Purchase Mileage Plan Miles and get up to 50% More (Again!) - Perfect for Cheap Business Class Flights!

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You must have seen this a hundred times now but there is currently a promotion (again!) which gives you up to 50% more Mileage Plan Miles when you purchase between now and 05 October 2017. As I have mentioned many times before, you can use these easily for Business Class flights on Japan Airlines (JAL) for less than US$500.

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Purchase Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles and Get 50% More - Purchase by 01 July 2017

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Purchase Mileage Plan Miles between 15 May 2017 and 01 July 2017 and get up to 50% more! As a quick reminder, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles are great for usage on Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific even intra-Asia where a flight will cost only 25,000 and 22,500 miles respectively. I have mentioned previously how it is possible to travel from within Asia in Business Cabin of Japan Airlines for just 25,000 miles (with a complimentary stopover in Tokyo).

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Difference between The Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles - A Guide to Cathay Pacific's Loyalty Programme

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Most credit card miles and points in Singapore can convert into either the ever-popular KrisFlyer Miles or the lesser-known Asia Miles (Citibank is the only bank in Singapore to offer miles and points conversion to 12 airline partners). Most of us have taken the stand and preference to accrue on Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer programme but with the recent devaluation, many of us have started to look beyond the usual redemption on SQ/MI and Star Alliance metal. The next immediate frequent flyer loyalty programme of interest is Asia Miles (since all banks in Singapore allow conversion into it) but what exactly is the difference between The Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles?

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