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KrisFlyer ending Star Alliance Round-the-World awards from May 2024

Airlines Aaron Wong - Apr 10, 2024 4

From 1 May 2024, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members will no longer be able to book Star Alliance RTW awards, though existing bookings are unaffected.

New Citigold offer: S$1,100 cash, iPhone 15 or 40,000 Max Miles, plus extra cash from Citi

Banking Aaron Wong - Apr 10, 2024 1

Open a Citigold account with a min. deposit of S$250K and enjoy Apple, cash or miles gifts, plus extra cash from Citibank.

HSBC TravelOne Card extends free conversions till 31 January 2025

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 9, 2024 2

HSBC TravelOne Cardholders will enjoy free points conversions for the rest of 2024, as HSBC demurs to introduce its 10,000 points conversion fee.

KrisFlyer devalues transfers to NTUC LinkPoints

Airlines Aaron Wong - Apr 8, 2024 0

Transferring KrisFlyer miles to NTUC LinkPoints now gets you ~10% less value, though I doubt many tears will be shed.

GHA DISCOVERY Titanium now offers complimentary breakfast

GHA Aaron Wong - Apr 8, 2024 7

GHA DISCOVERY Titanium members now enjoy complimentary breakfast at eight different brands including Marco Polo and Niccolo, with more to come soon.

Now live: KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Analysis Tool (SEAT)

Airlines Aaron Wong - Apr 7, 2024 6

What can we expect for the next Spontaneous Escapes? Ask KrisFlyer SEAT, a simple tool that lets you crunch all historical editions with ease.

Kris+ cuts earn rates at 12 Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL merchants

Airlines Aaron Wong - Apr 7, 2024 1

Kris+ has cut the earn rates at 12 more restaurant, bar and spa merchants from the Pan Pacific Hotels Group, with rates cut from 6 or 9 mpd to 3 mpd.

UOB Lady’s Savings Account will accept men from May 2024

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 5, 2024 6

The UOB Lady's Savings Account will go gender neutral from 1 May 2024, allowing anyone to make a S$10K deposit and continue earning 6 mpd with the UOB Lady's Cards.

MileLion Weekly Deal Summary [30 Mar – 5 Apr 24]

Deals Aaron Wong - Apr 5, 2024 0

All the deals from the world of miles and points [30 Mar to 5 Apr 24].

Clarified: Using CardUp rental for DBS welcome offers

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 4, 2024 2

While CardUp payments earn base points with DBS cards, using them for welcome offers is more complicated.

Great deal: Buy travel insurance, get free Accor Plus Explorer membership, bonus MR points or miles

AMEX Aaron Wong - Apr 3, 2024 21

Buy an AMEX My Travel Insurance plan and enjoy an Accor Plus Explorer membership, Samsonite bag or eCapitaVouchers, plus extra referral awards.

HSBC EGA ends 1% cashback for credit cards, adds GIRO restrictions

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 3, 2024 12

From 2 May 2024, HSBC EGA customers no longer have a free choice of cards for 1% cashback on spend, though the feared exclusion for credit card GIRO payments has not come to pass.