Citi is offering a 15% transfer bonus to Cathay Pacific if you transfer ThankYou Points by 11:59pm ET on July 20, 2024. Since Cathay has only been releasing premium cabin award space to its own members, this could be a particularly useful transfer bonus. Cathay Pacific also has solid business class award rates on its oneworld partner airlines if you want to visit Europe.
One Mile At A Time: "Media in Taiwan is reporting that Starlux Airlines has revealed during a meeting for investors that the airline wants to join the oneworld alliance."
"The oneworld alliance is the natural hit for Starlux, given the competitive landscape in Taiwan — China Airlines belongs to SkyTeam, and EVA Air belongs to Star Alliance. There’s no way either of those alliances would have two airlines from Taiwan, so it makes sense that Taiwan’s third full service airline would join the third alliance."
Loyalty Lobby: "Hyatt has now launched its Summer Sale for stays in the Americas."
"The discount is up to 15%, and World of Hyatt members are eligible for an additional undisclosed discount. The sale is valid for stays through January 5, 2025, and you must book using special offer code STAYNOW by July 9."
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The Mile Lion: "The Grand Hyatt Singapore closed in September 2022 to undergo a comprehensive renovation, originally announced in 2021 as part of the hotel’s 50th anniversary celebrations."
"Well, the Grand Hyatt Singapore is now taking reservations from 1 August 2024, in what will be the first stage of reopening. Guests will initially be accommodated in the Terrace Wing, with the Grand Wing following later in 2025."
Points Wire Note:
I stayed at the Grand Hyatt Singapore in June 2022. I enjoyed my stay, but am glad to see it's getting a refresh. As a Category 5 property, you'll need 17,000, 20,000, or 23,000 points per night on off-peak, standard, and peak dates respectively.
You can also book via Hyatt Privé to get VIP perks such as a room upgrade (subject to forecasted occupancy), daily breakfast for 2, a $100 property credit, early check-in, and a welcome amenity.
IAG Loyalty CEO Adam Daniels spoke with Skift recently. Something he mentioned stood out to me:
"We’re in active discussions with [a few] carriers at the moment. And we think we have a model that works for other players in this. One thing I would say is that it doesn’t have to be airlines. We’ve been talking to hotel groups, for instance, and other players in this market who are interested in a loyalty proposition."
One Mile At A Time: "We know that Southwest Airlines is planning some major changes to its business model. While nothing is set in stone yet, I have some insights as to what could be changing at the airline, and it represents a major departure from the way the company currently does business."
A few potential changes:
The Hyatt Regency Tokyo has long been a popular base for Hyatt fans visiting Tokyo. Loyalty Lobby flagged that "Hyatt Regency Tokyo has now released more information about its renovation schedule, which began this week and ends on May 31, 2025."
Points Wire Note:
For those booking cash rates, you can book via Hyatt Privé to get VIP perks such as daily breakfast for 2, a $100 property credit, room upgrade (if available), etc.
If using points, the Hyatt Regency Tokyo is a Category 4 property that can be booked for 12,000, 15,000, or 18,000 points on off-peak, standard, and peak dates, respectively. You can also use a Category 1-4 free night award.
There's a targeted Amex Offer for stays at Unbound Collection by Hyatt properties. If you spend $400+, you can receive $100 back as a statement credit. This offer expires September 15, 2024.
Important Terms
Points Wire Note:
Hyatt Privé bookings are direct bookings and offer VIP perks such as daily breakfast for 2, a property credit, one category upgrade (subject to forecasted occupancy), welcome amenity, and early check-in.
Thrifty Traveler: "Rather than earning a flat 1x for every $1 you spend at Starbucks after linking your accounts, Delta flyers will soon only earn bonus skyMiles when reloading their Starbucks accounts in the coffee giant's app with at least $25. That change is coming soon: It's effective June 12."
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