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How I decide which hotel loyalty programme to use

Hotels Aaron Wong - Feb 13, 2023 19

Accor, GHA, IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Shangri-La, or something else? Here's what I consider when deciding which chain to stay with.

Review: THAI Airways A350-900 Business Class (SIN-BKK)

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 12, 2023 18

THAI's A350 Business Class seat ticks all the right boxes, although it's probably not a must-try experience.

Standard Chartered no longer pools points for KrisFlyer miles transfers

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Feb 12, 2023 20

Standard Chartered 360° Rewards Points used to pool, but the new transfer portal makes this a much messier affair.

Avianca LifeMiles selling miles with 165% bonus

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 11, 2023 3

From now till 23 February 2023, buy Avianca LifeMiles with a 165% bonus, or 1.25 US cents per mile.

Before KrisFlyer: Singapore Airlines’ lesser-known frequent flyer programmes

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 11, 2023 3

KrisFlyer may be all we know today, but there was plenty before it. Here's the story of the other frequent flyer schemes Singapore Airlines dabbled in.

Can ChatGPT handle miles and points questions?

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Feb 11, 2023 13

Can an AI-powered chatbot one day answer all your miles and points questions? Perhaps, but not today.

World of Hyatt offering 25% bonus on points purchases

Hotels Aaron Wong - Feb 11, 2023 2

From now till 26 March 2023, buy World of Hyatt points with a 25% bonus, or 1.92 US cents apiece.

Cathay Pacific will reopen all its lounges worldwide by September 2023

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 10, 2023 5

Cathay Pacific sets an ambitious timeline of reopening its ten remaining airport lounges by September 2023.

Reflections: Singapore’s long road to normal

General Travel Aaron Wong - Feb 10, 2023 30

On 13 February 2023, Singapore will stand down the last of its COVID measures, three years after the pandemic began. It's been quite an adventure, hasn't it?