Cathay Pacific has reduced its fuel surcharges by approximately 13% across all route groups, effective for bookings made from May 16, 2026. For Hong Kong residents redeeming Asia Miles on Cathay-operated flights, this is a modest but meaningful reduction in the cash outlay required to complete an award booking. The
ALL Accor+ Explorer has been a well-regarded hotel subscription programme across Asia Pacific for years. As of 19 May 2026, it is now available in the UAE — the first country outside Asia Pacific to join the programme. That makes this a timely moment to explain what it is, what you
Two GHA DISCOVERY promotions are running simultaneously right now, and both are worth understanding if you stay at properties within the GHA portfolio — which includes pan-Asian favourites like Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL, as well as a broad collection of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels across the UAE, Southeast Asia, Europe,
Emirates Skywards is running a tiered bonus promotion on purchased miles, with a maximum 50% bonus for members buying 70,000 miles or more. The promotion ends May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm Gulf Standard Time. The headline offer: 70,000 miles + 35,000 bonus = 105,000 Skywards miles for
If you live in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific is your airline in the same way Emirates is the default carrier for Dubai residents. It is the carrier that flies from your home airport, the programme that your credit cards are built around, and the loyalty scheme most worth optimising if
American Express has always occupied a different position in the UAE than in the US or UK. It is not the card you carry for universal acceptance. It is the card you carry for Membership Rewards flexibility, hotel programme enrolments, lounge access, and a concierge that actually answers. For frequent
Emirates announced a significant package of Skywards programme changes effective from May 8, 2026. The headline: you can now earn status on fewer miles and keep the status you already have even if your tier review is coming up. These measures apply across the board and run until August 31,
Emirates Skywards+ is one of the more interesting paid loyalty subscriptions in the airline industry. Rather than earning status purely through flying, you pay an annual fee and unlock a bundle of perks: bonus miles on eligible purchases, lounge passes, extra baggage, and discounts on Classic Reward and Upgrade Reward
Marriott Bonvoy is running a points purchase promotion offering up to 40% bonus until June 24, 2026. For UAE residents who hold Bonvoy points for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or international stays — or who are considering converting points to Emirates Skywards miles — this warrants a close look. The short answer: the
If you hold both an Emirates Skywards membership and a Marriott Bonvoy account, you have access to one of the more useful loyalty programme partnerships available to UAE residents. Most people use it inadequately – converting currencies in the wrong direction, failing to link their accounts, or leaving dual-earn miles on
If you live in the UAE, Emirates is your airline. Not because it's the only option, but because DXB is your hub, Emirates flies more routes than any other carrier from your front door, and the Skywards programme is where your miles should be stacking. The question is