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Finnair Plus selling Avios points for just 1.49 cents each

Airlines Aaron Wong - Nov 11, 2024 9

From now till 21 November 2024, buy Finnair Avios at 1.49 cents each, and convert them at a 1:1 ratio to British Airways or Qatar Airways.

American Express Platinum Charge: 2024 Year in Review

AMEX Aaron Wong - Nov 10, 2024 25

Renewing the AMEX Platinum Charge becomes a S$1,744 question this year with the GST hike. Here's my analysis of how much value I got from my card over the past 12 months.

Great deal: Buy Alaska Miles at 1.27 US cents each, via Hawaiian Airlines

Airlines Aaron Wong - Nov 9, 2024 8

Hawaiian has merged with Alaska, allowing for 1:1 miles transfers and an opportunity to buy Alaska miles at just 1.27 US cents each.

The “secret” Kris+ medical and dental clinics

Airlines Aaron Wong - Nov 9, 2024 1

Healthcare providers disappeared from Kris+ back in March 2024, but a couple of them still accept payments- you just have to ask!

GHA DISCOVERY selling D$ with 15% discount

GHA Aaron Wong - Nov 9, 2024 11

From now till 21 November 2024, buy GHA DISCOVERY D$ at a 15% discount, with the annual purchase cap doubled to D$3,000.

UOB PRVI Miles Cards offering 5 mpd on overseas dining and shopping

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Nov 8, 2024 14

From now till 31 December 2024, register your UOB PRVI Miles Card and earn 5 mpd on in-person dining and shopping overseas, capped at up to S$6,500.

Changi Airport plans 21% hike in passenger fees by 2030 to fund S$3 billion investment

Airlines Aaron Wong - Nov 8, 2024 21

Changi Airport will hike airline and passenger fees to finance a S$3 billion airport investment, with departing passengers set to pay S$79.20 by 2030.

MileLion Weekly Deal Summary [2-8 Nov 24]

Deals Aaron Wong - Nov 8, 2024 0

All the deals from the world of miles and points [2-8 Nov 24].

Complete list of UOB$ merchants: November 2024

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Nov 7, 2024 0

2 joiners and 6 (big name) departures from the UOB$ programme this month, as UOB cardholders adjust to embracing rather than shunning UOB$.

Junk Card: StanChart Smart Card introduces minimum spend and annual fee

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Nov 7, 2024 23

From 6 December 2024, the StanChart Smart Card will earn up to 10% cashback or 9.3 mpd on streaming, transport and fast food, but the high minimum spend makes it a junk card- quite literally.

Marriott Bonvoy offering up to 45% bonus on points purchases, with increased annual limit

Hotels Aaron Wong - Nov 6, 2024 4

From now till 24 December 2024, buy Marriott Bonvoy points with up to a 45% bonus, with an extra 1,000 points for a minimum transaction of 20,000 miles.

Is this Singapore Airlines’ next-generation First Class seat?

Airlines Aaron Wong - Nov 5, 2024 7

Singapore Airlines' new First Class won't be launched till Q1 2027, but an uncovered patent filing gives some ideas of what we can expect to see.

Singapore Airlines to retrofit Airbus A350-900s with new First and Business Class seats

Airlines Aaron Wong - Nov 4, 2024 25

With the Boeing 777X facing an uncertain future, SIA has decided to debut its next-gen cabin products on the A350-900LH and A350-900ULR instead- with the latter gaining a First Class cabin!