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Discounted award nights in Southeast Asia

by Gary Leff on February 16, 2005

Feb 16 2005

Starwood is offering 25% off the points cost of award nights at several hotels in Southeast Asia for stays through the end of May. While Starwood seems to offer such discounts across the board for about a week during the summer, they don’t seem to often offer promotions like this: discounts at properties during their slow seasons. Of course, Starwood offers cash and points awards and properties that participate are usually facing their slow seasons. But it’s rare that they offer similar discounts on all-points awards. Good move, Starwood!

Destination Asia for Beach Vacations

by Gary Leff on August 2, 2004

A new Frommer’s article touts Bali as an excellent beach vacation at a reasonable price. I couldn’t agree more. Add Thailand to the list and you have two of the most ideal can’t-miss destinations.Imagine an island where the sunsets are breathtaking fireballs of red and orange. A place where you can laze on the beach all day with food and drinks brought to you while a masseuse works out the tension in your neck. A place steeped in culture and history, where the locals are peaceful, friendly and welcoming, the shopping is nirvana, while staying in a your own villa with a pool and a personal chef to cater to your every culinary whim. Well imagine no more: The answer is Bali. …

Elite status means more in Asia?

by Gary Leff on November 30, 2003

Air China frequent flyer elite members qualify for preferred tourism visas from Singapore. Upgrades are one with, but legal rights conferred by governments are something else entirely. I wonder whether Air China offers a status match?

Update your Asiana profile

by Gary Leff on January 18, 2003

Update your Asiana profile for 1000 bonus miles.

8 Reasons Citi New Premium Card Is A No-Brainer In Year One

by Gary Leff on March 19, 2026

Mar 19 2026

Citi launched a new premium credit card into an already crowded market — and it’s getting a lot of attention. Between a 75,000-point bonus, transferable points including American Airlines, and credits that can be used twice in the first year, the value can easily exceed the card’s annual fee.

American Is Confirming Business Class Upgrades On Almost Every Flight — Must Book By Wednesday Night

by Gary Leff on March 17, 2026

Mar 17 2026

American Airlines has opened one of the best systemwide upgrade opportunities it has offered in years: buy premium economy, request the upgrade by Wednesday night, and business class can clear as long as a seat is still for sale. That makes this promotion unusually broad and unusually valuable, because it bypasses the normal scarcity of upgrade inventory and turns a hard-to-use benefit into confirmed long-haul business class for August travel.

The Bilt Palladium Card Gets 6 Things Wrong — But It’s The Best Card For Everyday Spend By Far

by Gary Leff on March 17, 2026

Mar 17 2026

The new Bilt Palladium Card earns more valuable points faster than any other card I carry, and for everyday spend it is not even a close call. That is exactly why its messy rollout and a handful of frustrating design choices matter so much: this could be the best spend card on the market by far, and Bilt still managed to get several important pieces wrong.

Every Time She Tried To Recline, The Passenger Behind Her Shoved The Seat Forward

by Gary Leff on March 15, 2026

Mar 15 2026

A passenger who tried to recline her seat says the traveler behind her kept shoving it forward again and again, turning a routine flight into one of the most familiar battles in air travel. Whatever you think about recline etiquette, physically forcing someone else’s seat upright is not how this gets settled.

Singapore Airlines Just Cut Award Prices 30% For April — Including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco And Seattle

by Gary Leff on March 15, 2026

Mar 15 2026

Singapore Airlines has opened its latest batch of 30% off KrisFlyer awards for April travel, and this month’s deals are especially useful for U.S.-based travelers. The discounted routes include flights touching New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle — and not just to Singapore, but also to Europe and Asia.

New Citi Strata Elite Card — 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Year One

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2026

Mar 14 2026

Citi new Strata Elite card delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.