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Milelion Rewind 2021: The year in miles and points

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Dec 31, 2021 4

Vaccinated Travel Lanes, staycations, cruises, and a whole lot of nose swabbing. Here's 2021 in miles and points.

Australia VTL: ART replaces PCR testing for international arrivals to Melbourne

General Travel Aaron Wong - Dec 31, 2021 3

Good news for Melbourne travellers: you can now take an ART on arrival instead of a PCR test, dramatically reducing waiting times.

Milelion Weekly Deal Summary [25-31 Dec 21]

Deals Aaron Wong - Dec 31, 2021 0

All the deals from the world of miles and points [25-31 Dec 21].

Australia VTL: Sydney replaces on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test with self-swab ART

General Travel Aaron Wong - Dec 30, 2021 3

Good news for travellers to Sydney. From 31 Dec 2021, you'll be pretty much free from the moment you land, with ARTs replacing PCR testing.

AMEX Platinum Reserve: Exploring the latest dining, staycation and spa voucher pack

AMEX Aaron Wong - Dec 30, 2021 6

Here's a rundown of the 32 vouchers included with the AMEX Platinum Reserve card, a freebie for AMEX Platinum Charge cardholders.

Review: Park Hyatt Sydney

Hotels Aaron Wong - Dec 30, 2021 5

While it's not flawless, the Park Hyatt Sydney's surreal views make for an unforgettable experience.

VTL: Which airports offer pre-departure antigen rapid testing (ARTs)?

General Travel Aaron Wong - Dec 29, 2021 42

Singapore accepts ARTs for pre-departure testing. Here's which airports provide ART swabbing, and how much it'll cost you.

South Korea suspends VTL until 21 Jan 2022; existing ticketholders unaffected

General Travel Aaron Wong - Dec 29, 2021 1

South Korea has suspended the sale of new VTL tickets for travel between 29 Dec 2021 and 21 Jan 2022- but existing ticketholders are safe.

CardUp extends 1.79% rent payment promo till February 2023

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Dec 28, 2021 8

From now till 31 January 2023, enjoy a 1.79% fee when paying rent through CardUp. Earn miles from as little as 1.1 cents each, depending on card.

Still missing: 15% bonus status credits for KrisFlyer & PPS Club members

Airlines Aaron Wong - Dec 28, 2021 37

Some KrisFlyer & PPS Club members still haven't received their 15% bonus status credits from the recent campaign. Here's the potential problems that could arise.

Australia VTL: Expect significant delays for COVID-19 testing in Sydney and Melbourne

General Travel Aaron Wong - Dec 27, 2021 18

Travellers to Sydney and Melbourne are likely to face significant delays for on-arrival test results, meaning a longer self-isolation period.

Singapore moves to home recovery for Omicron: Implications for travellers

General Travel Aaron Wong - Dec 27, 2021 12

From 27 Dec 2021, Singapore will no longer send Omicron cases to NCID or dedicated isolation facilities, providing travellers some much-needed relief.