Malaysia Airlines status match – buy Skyteam and oneworld status?
Today’s topic is a status match, along with a related loyalty trick. Realistically, most readers probably won’t have a chance to use it, but it’s an...
8 July 2026
Category: Airline Groups
Marriott & United Dual Currency offer, earn bonus points and miles
First, a quick heads-up, and thanks to reader @William for the tip. Check your inboxes, as some members have received a targeted offer: if you’re selected,...
2 July 2026
UK: Amex Platinum gets Accor Gold, Cathay 10% transfer bonus
Cathay Pacific has a global transfer bonus promotion for select partners, which is a lacklustre. It turns out however, that there’s also a UK-exclusive promotion that...
25 June 2026
My review of The Pier First, Hong Kong Airport
I’ve finally arrived in Hong Kong from Taipei! Since EVA Air and British Airways don’t have an interline agreement, I had to clear immigration and re-check...
12 June 2026
Oneworld & Taj Hotels partnership, Sapphire for purchase?
Two rather unexpected developments have recently emerged from the oneworld alliance. The first is that after both China Southern and STARLUX found their paths into the...
11 June 2026
Business-class deal: Hong Kong to Tokyo for 15k Alaska miles
Alaska’s refreshed Atmos Rewards has gone through quite some turbulence in terms of award pricing, since the launch of this joint reward program between Alaska Air...
8 June 2026
1,000 free Avios with a Hilton stay
Hilton’s airline partnership promotion is back again, so don’t forget to register. To participate, you’ll need to link your Qatar Airways frequent flyer number to your...
6 June 2026
My review of EVA Air 787-10 Royal Laurel class
As mentioned in the previous post, after making the rounds at EVA Air’s lounges in Taoyuan Airport, I stopped by the duty-free shops to pick up...
5 June 2026
Aer Lingus Europe-US business class return from £700
Thanks to @Ivan for flagging, and this appears to be a very generous sales fare: Destinations include major US cities and Toronto / Canada. It is...
3 June 2026
United point-to-mile 25% transfer bonus
United’s promotional transfer bonus has come back, a good opportunity for those who have a lot of Marriott points and nowhere to spend them. The offer...
1 June 2026
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