I take a look at award availability on nonstop services to Tokyo and Osaka as well as one-stop connections through Southeast Asia.
How to use your points to travel to Japan to see the cherry blossoms
Buy Avios with 45% bonus to access cheap last-minute Qantas flights: average price
Top up your British Airways Executive Club balance with Avios to use for cheap last-minute Business and Economy Class flights on Qantas flights in Australasia, American Airlines in the US, and Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific in Asia. Note that sale offers are only for current Executive Club members.
Buy Alaska miles with an up to 50% bonus: best price
Alaska’s highest bonus mile offer is back, just in time for Christmas.
Hilton Honors running 80% bonus on points purchases: average
This offer is average in value, but might still be useful if you have a specific redemption in mind.
Buy AAdvantage miles and receive a bonus
AAdvantage miles are great for domestic Qantas Business Class, oneworld Business to Europe, and Cathay Pacific First awards – and this buy miles offer is better than the average.
Buy United MileagePlus miles with an up to 70% bonus: average
This is lower than most of the bonus offers available over the past year.
Buy Etihad Guest miles with a 25% bonus: very useful for some Virgin Australia Business Class flights
This is only the second promo in 18 months. I take a look at the sweet spots that will save you over 60% compared to the cash fare.
Could the increased surcharges for Velocity redemptions be good for members?
Award availability may actually go up given there will be less demand for seats.
15-45% Qantas Points transfer bonus this month: for American Express cardholders
You need to have made a transfer previously from either the Amex Platinum Edge, or Platinum Charge. For those who are eligible, this is a useful offer for redemptions on Qantas, Emirates and oneworld airlines.