A look inside the Emirates Lounge at Auckland Airport, which is currently serving Qantas Business Class passengers during the Qantas lounge renovation. While pleasant and functional, the experience was ultimately unremarkable, leaving me eager to see the all-new Qantas International Lounge when it debuts in 2026.

American Express is now accepted for public transport fares on Singapore’s MRT and buses. From 3-31 July 2025, eligible cardholders can register for an Amex Offer to receive S$3 back on every S$6 spent on transit fares, up to five times per registered card.

American Express will retire Amex Pay in Singapore from 31 July 2025. Existing users can still use their Cards on Amex Pay until 30 July 2025, but no further payments will be processed after that date.

Oman Air officially joins oneworld as its 15th member from 1 July 2025, extending the alliance’s reach across the Gulf and South Asia. Premium travellers will enjoy seamless access to Oman Air’s award-winning product and an expanded network of destinations, including a new Muscat–Amsterdam route.

From 1 August 2025, the DBS Woman’s World Card will reduce its monthly bonus cap for 4 MPD on online spend from S$1,500 to S$1,000.

Conveniently located within walking distance from Bali’s international terminal, the Novotel Bali Ngurah Rai Airport is an ideal transit hotel for travellers arriving late into Denpasar (DPS).

If you’re using Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Awards, here’s a heads-up - make sure to remove them before cancelling your booking, even if it’s fully refundable.

Get rewarded with up to S$450 cash reward, a Dyson Airstrait, or Ergotune Joobie when you apply for a Citi Credit Card via SingSaver by 30 June 2025 and spend S$500 within 30 days of card approval. Offer is only valid for new-to-bank applicants.