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If you’re a current Asia miles member, it might be worth checking your inbox. Cathay Pacific is targeting some members with a 90,000 mile signup bonus for the cobranded Synchrony credit card. The current non-targeted offer is only 40,000.The Targeted OfferEarn 50,000 miles after spending $5,000 in the first 90 daysEarn 40,000 miles after spending an additional $5,000 within the first six monthsTPG currently values Asia miles at 1.3 cents. By our valuation the offer could be worth as much as $1,170 if you meet the full spend requirement....

In May 2017, Air Canada dropped Aeroplan with plans to launch its own loyalty program but bought it back shortly thereafter with plans to relaunch it in 2020.Despite the confusion surrounding Aeroplan’s status, frequent flyers are still fans of the program, as it offers good business class award redemptions to Western Europe and partner awards with no fuel surcharges on numerous Star Alliance airlines. It’s also a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy and Capital One — and even offers the occasional transfer bonus....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Most credit card issuers have rules in place to try to prevent credit card “gamers” from earning multiple bonuses for signing up for a slew of cards or the same cards over and over. This makes sense when you think of it from the perspective of the financial institutions: these issuers want long-term customers, not just customers looking to earn a bonus before dumping the card for another one....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last night, I had the opportunity to attend a preview of the Amex Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which officially opens tomorrow morning and will be the fourth Centurion lounge in the U.S. and the first location on the West Coast, which is located in Terminal 3 past security, and open daily from 5am to 11 pm....

Boeing president and CEO Dennis Muilenburg told a crowd of reporters on Sunday that a mistake was made by the company in handling communication around a malfunctioning warning light in the cockpit of the company’s 737 MAX.His comment came on the eve of the Paris Air Show, which The New York Times calls, “one of the most important sales events for aircraft manufacturers around the world.” The MAX was anticipated to be a major topic of discussion following the worldwide grounding of the aircraft after two planes crashed in less than six months, killing all on board....

British Airways has rolled out the second aircraft featuring a unique livery to celebrate the airline’s 100-year anniversary in 2019.The aircraft, an Airbus A319, sports the colors of now-defunct British European Airways (BEA), which was originally designed by Mary De Saulles in 1959, when the airline received its first jet-powered aircraft, and was used until 1968.BEA operated European as well as some North African and Middle Eastern routes until 1974 when it merged with BOAC to become British Airways....

If you’re like many of us here at TPG, you likely have a third-party app that tracks your account balances, free night awards and various credits for each of your rewards programs. For me, that means Award Wallet is my go-to website for managing all of my (many) accounts, though there are dozens of choices out there.Now, it looks like it may become a bit more difficult for these websites to gain access to your information....

It’s been a long time in coming, but Delta’s first brand-new A350-900 aircraft landed early Sunday morning at the airline’s hub in Atlanta (ATL). The aircraft flew directly from the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse, France, and received a overnight water-cannon salute as it rolled to a stop at the gate at just after 2am.The new plane, which Delta refers to as Ship 3501, is the first of the flagship Airbus craft to join a North American fleet....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As part of Alaska Airline’s Cyber Monday sale, they are offering some super cheap fares to Hawaii this spring, including from Oakland to Maui, Hawaii for only $128 each way which comes out to $257.60 roundtrip. Other cheap flights include San Diego to Honolulu, San Jose to Kaua’i, and Seattle to Hawaii.Fly from Oakland to Maui for $257 round-trip....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

A deadly plane crash at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in March of 2018 was caused by a disoriented pilot who tried to land the passenger plane in “sheer desperation” and misaligned the aircraft with the runway, Nepalese aviation officials said in a report officially released Monday.US-Bangla Airlines Flight BS211 from Dhaka (DAC) crashed upon landing at KTM on March 12, 2018, killing 51 people, including the pilots, and injuring 20 others....

“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.Marriott recently announced its first quarter promotion for 2019. Dubbed “Double Take,” members can earn double base points from March 19 through June 4, 2019, beginning with their second stay after registering. Obviously this is only useful for cash stays, as you don’t earn base points on award stays. However, TPG reader Jae wants to know if he’ll earn double points even if his first stay is an award stay …[pullquote source=“TPG READER JAE”]With Marriott’s double take promotion, if my first stay is an award stay but my second stay is a cash stay, while I still earn double points on my second stay?...

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new details from Fairmont. It was originally published on Jan. 10, 2020.Last week we reported that the 388-room El San Juan Hotel, formerly a Hilton Curio Collection property, had reflagged as a Fairmont.Since then, Fairmont has reached out to TPG to offer some more details about the brand change and how it affects travelers with Hilton Honors points reservations. Here’s what Jeff Doane, SVP, sales & marketing, North & Central America, had to say about Hilton Honors reservations:Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is happy to honor all upcoming reservations, and all Hilton Honors members will be welcomed at the hotel with all the benefits of their current Hilton Honors status, as well as receive a bonus point offering if they choose to join ALL – Accor Live Limitless upon check-in....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last summer, I scored a relatively cheap first-class fare on Air France so I could fly the A380 on the outbound and the 777 on the inbound. While I personally like the A380 more (it’s a quiet ride), I knew Air France’s 777 La Première product was much nicer, so I decided to try them both out. I flew the A380 from JFK and the 777-300ER home from Amsterdam (AMS) to Paris (CDG), where I spent four long hours in the lounge and then traveled onward to New York (JFK)....

Tuesday marks National Business Traveler Day (NBTD), a holiday dedicated to honoring and celebrating the business traveler. Upside Business Travel is heading the new initiative along with over 20 travel companies and media organizations to bring live celebrations and prizes to business travelers across the US.According to Upside, Americans take nearly 2 million business trips every workday. For the first-ever NBTD, prizes will be given away prizes to those busy business travelers in select airports....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As I mentioned in my post on Monday, apart from redeeming the Chase Ultimate Rewards points I earn with my various cards like the Sapphire Preferred and the Ink Bold, from time to time, Chase offers exclusive events and packages for which Sapphire and Sapphire Preferred can either redeem points or pay cash.The letter I received from Chase Sapphire outlining all the included benefits after purchasing the package....

We all deserve a little luxury when we travel — our pets included. And because some hotels are more accommodating to our four-legged friends than others, we asked members of the TPG Lounge to share the various ways their pets have been pampered while traveling.Steak is ServedPhoto courtesy of Andrew LawsonWhen Andrew Larson stayed at W Boston Hotel and Residences, his adorable pup not only had a nice walk with the hotel staff, but was treated to a room service meal of top-notch beef....