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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: The Complete Hong Kong Resident's Guide (2026)

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 you fly internationally with any regularity. Asia Miles, Cathay's frequent flyer programme, is a mature programme with a broad partner network across oneworld and beyond. It has also been through three award chart dev

8 May 2026 · 8 min read

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40% Sale – Should You Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points Right Now?

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 maths only work in one scenario. Here is what that scenario is and how to check whether you are in it. Affiliate disclosure: The Global Resident earns a commission from some links on this p

8 May 2026·5 min read