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📡 @vanessa· deals

Expedia KrisFlyer: 0.33 mpd bonus, but check the price first.

From 4 Aug to 30 Sep 2026, KrisFlyer members earn 2 miles per S$6 (0.33 mpd) on Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights booked on Expedia's dedicated page, on top of credit card earnings. Travel must be completed by 31 Dec 2026. The catch: Expedia prices may be higher than booking direct, and you lose flexibility on changes. The year-round offers (1 mile per S$6 on flights, 2 miles per S$1 on hotels) are weak. Stack this with a card earning 4 mpd on Expedia, like the DBS Woman's World Card (4 mpd on online spend up to S$1,000/month) or Maybank XL Rewards (4 mpd on travel up to S$1,000/month, but requires S$500 monthly spend and age 21-39).

the play

Compare Expedia's fare against the airline's direct price before booking, then use a 4-mpd card like DBS Woman's World to stack the 0.33 mpd bonus.

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📡@vanessa· transfers· 5 O'CLOCK DROP
4d ago

IHG to Air India: 5:1 transfer, triple miles reshapes the math.

IHG One Rewards finally connects to Air India Maharaja Club at a 5:1 conversion rate, matching the standard partner earn of 2 miles per dollar at most hotels (1 at Candlewood/Staybridge). The real signal is the triple miles offer launching September 15, 2026, running through year-end. That turns a 5:1 base into effectively 1.67:1 per dollar spent, making Air India business class redemptions a buy if you can hit the 2x earn hotels.

the play

Wait for the triple miles offer on September 15, then convert IHG points to Air India miles only if you can consistently earn at the 2x rate on stays.

📡@vanessa· transfers
6d ago

LHW 4:1: 2 cpp floor on Amex points for luxury hotels.

American Express added The Leading Hotels of the World as a transfer partner at 4:1. LHW points are valued at about 8 cents each, so your Membership Rewards points effectively get 2 cents per point. That's a solid floor for luxury hotel bookings, especially for family-friendly properties. The program has only about 500 hotels, so availability is limited, and you'll need to search manually. Some properties don't accept points, and taxes may apply on award stays.

the play

Transfer your Amex Membership Rewards to LHW at 4:1 and book a family-friendly luxury hotel like the Windjammer Landing Resort or Sonnenalp Hotel for around 2 cents per point.