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Airlines · April 21, 2025

Family Award Travel to Asia: Why Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Is the Best Way to Book Premium Cabins Now

If you’ve ever looked at a first class ticket or dreamed about flying your whole family in business class seats, but thought: “Maybe when the kids are older…” You’re not alone. So many families assume premium cabins are out of reach. But the truth is,…

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Airlines, Asia, Oceania · April 19, 2025

How To Make Family Award Travel Simple In 4 Steps

Why Booking First and Business Seats for a Family Isn’t Just “Luck”? If you’ve ever tried to book Business or First Class for your entire family—especially during school breaks or with limited flexibility—you already know how challenging it can be. Family…

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Airlines, Asia, North America · March 25, 2025

How to Best Prepare for Japan Airlines & Cathay Award Changes Now

I used to think booking Business Class seats to Asia with points was just about finding availability.But then I understood the real game is knowing when airlines quietly change their award charts—before your miles lose value overnight. Both Japan Airlines…

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Airlines, Asia, North America · March 4, 2025

Master Your Family Spending With AA for Cathay Pacific First Class Lounges Now (Here’s How You Can Do It T00)

We didn’t have a first class ticket. But there we were, sipping Champagne and slurping Dan Dan noodles in Cathay Pacific’s iconic first class lounge in Hong Kong, all thanks to my American Airlines (AA) AAdvantage Platinum Pro ® status….

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Airlines, Asia, North America · February 25, 2025

Which One is Best for Cathay Pacific Award Ticket Now?

Award travel opens up amazing adventures, and it doesn’t have to be complicated! Not long ago, I booked the Cathay Pacific business class tickets from Hong Kong to Rome for summer. What’s even better is the wide open availability of…

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Airlines, Asia · January 14, 2025

How To Book Award Tickets During Peak Seasons: My Insider’s Strategy

Photo Credit: Freepik The holidays might mean cozy fires and winding down for most, but for award travel enthusiasts, it’s game on. Peak seasons like Christmas, New Year, and summer vacations turn the award travel booking process into a frenzy…

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Airlines, Asia · August 24, 2024

Find Out Why Cathay Pacific “The Deck” Is The Best Business Lounge In The World

We threw together a last-minute trip to Thailand as part of our epic 7-week family award adventure. Before jetting off to Bangkok, I swung by The Deck, Cathay Pacific’s shiny new lounge for business class passengers at Hong Kong International…

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Airlines, Asia, Credit Cards, Thailand · August 2, 2024

3 Simple Tips To Make for Last-Minute Family Travel Changes

My friends always joke that Aeroplan and I are the same person, and they’re only half right! I’m also a huge fan of mixing up my points and credit strategies. During our 7-week family award trip across South Pacific and…

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