News and notes from around the interweb:

• 1000 free Singapore Airlines Krisflyer miles for new account signup using promo code JOINKFSQ (HT: MilesQuest) Sign up by March 31, miles take 4-6 weeks to post.

  You want a Singapore Airlines frequent flyer account. They’re a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou Rewards. And they offer much better award availability on Singapore flights (and access to SilkAir flights) compared to what’s offered to Star Alliance partner frequent flyer programs.

  

• American Express is acquiring an AI-based travel assistant for $175 million

• Alaska Airlines will offer computer education through its inflight entertainment

• Back in November I noted that Chase would again issue a Starbucks Visa now we know to expect the card to launch in February. (HT: @IadisGr8)

  

• Preferred Hotel Group iPrefer: 50,000 Bonus Points for stays of 2+ nights Worldwide

• House Speaker Paul Ryan gives a shout out to the Trump Hotel in DC.