This Week in Miles & Points
🚨 Deal Alert: Business class from Hong Kong to Paris and Frankfurt available from 103,500 points at off-peak rates - next week and into mid-July
✈️ Airline Loyalty: Asiana Airlines has officially announced its Star Alliance exit effective December 16, 2026 - and all future Star award tickets are being voided. If you have bookings, act now.
🏨 Hotel Loyalty: World of Hyatt launches its summer bonus points promotion today - earn up to 8,000 bonus points on stays from July 1 through September 7, 2026. Registration required.
💳 Credit Card: Chase Ink Plus is losing 5x on office supply stores from October 1, 2026 - but Chase has confirmed it will honor 5x on shipping through June 29, 2026 (this Sunday).
If You Have Cathay Pacific Miles, Read This First
There are some genuinely strong award windows open right now out of Hong Kong - business class to both Paris and Frankfurt at off-peak rates, premium economy with solid availability, and economy with a good spread of dates over the next few weeks.
These are Cathay Pacific metal on some of the most popular long-haul routes in the world, and off-peak business class rates on this region are not something you see stay open for long. Scroll down - there is a lot to cover today.
Also worth flagging before we get into deals: the Asiana Star Alliance exit news is genuinely significant. Miles & Points Daily has full coverage of what the December 16, 2026 exit means for existing bookings and which programs are most affected. If you have any Star Alliance award tickets booked on Asiana metal, check them today.
Miles & Points Trivia
Sticking with today's big news - when Asiana Airlines exits Star Alliance in December 2026, which airline will it be integrating into as part of its merger?
A) Cathay Pacific
B) Korean Air
C) Japan Airlines
D) Singapore Airlines
The answer is at the bottom of today's newsletter - keep scrolling!
Deal of the Week: Hong Kong to Paris in Business Class
Route: Hong Kong (HKG) to Paris (CDG) - Business Class
Points Required: 103,500 Asia Miles one-way (off-peak rate)
Available Dates: Jul 8 (confirmed). Availability is low - move fast.
Availability: Low
Value: Business class cash fares on this route routinely hit $3,500-$5,000+ one-way. At 103,500 points you are looking at roughly 3.4 to 4.8 cents per point depending on the cash fare you are displacing - strong value for a premium long-haul redemption.
Why it is special: Off-peak business class from Hong Kong to Paris at 103,500 points is a meaningful saving versus the peak rate of 145,000. Cathay Pacific business class - Aria Suite on the A350 routes - is genuinely one of the best products in the air right now. Fully flat bed, direct aisle access from every seat, and strong food and wine. This is a redemption that feels like a genuine upgrade, not just a points burn.
There are no active transfer bonuses running right now, so you will want to have Asia Miles already in your account or transfer at standard rates. Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, and Citi ThankYou points all transfer to Asia Miles at 1:1.
How to book: Transfer points to Asia Miles, then search and book directly on the Cathay Pacific website. Or use our route search tool to check current availability.
Economy Deals: Departing from Asia-Pacific
All three economy deals below are Cathay Pacific at off-peak rates. Good spread of dates over the next few weeks.
Hong Kong to Paris - Economy Class
Points: 45,000 Asia Miles one-way (off-peak)
Dates: Next week - Jul 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (around Independence Day)
Availability: Medium
Peak rate comparison: 60,000 points at peak - you are saving 15,000 points by going now
Hong Kong to Frankfurt - Economy Class
Points: 45,000 Asia Miles one-way (off-peak)
Dates: Next week - Jul 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Availability: High - best availability of the week
Peak rate comparison: 60,000 points at peak
Hong Kong to San Francisco - Economy Class
Points: 40,000 Asia Miles one-way (off-peak)
Dates: Jul 20 (Monday)
Availability: Low - just one date showing
Peak rate comparison: 55,000 points at peak
Economy Deals: Departing from North America
Los Angeles to Hong Kong - Economy Class
Points: 40,000 Asia Miles one-way (off-peak)
Dates: In 2 weeks - Jul 8, 9, 10, 12, 13
Availability: High - the most available deal in today's list
Peak rate comparison: 55,000 points at peak - save 15,000 points
This is the most bookable deal in today's newsletter in terms of seat availability. Five solid dates in a tight window, all at off-peak rates. If you have been sitting on Asia Miles or points that transfer there, this is a clear path to use them.
Featured Hotel Redemption
Two standouts this week before we get into the full hotel section below the paywall.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour
Program: World of Hyatt
Points per night: ~25,000
Value: 10.9 cents per point - the best value hotel in today's list by a wide margin
Why it stands out: A Caribbean overwater resort for 25,000 Hyatt points per night is exceptional. Cash rates at this property regularly exceed $1,000 per night.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Program: Hilton Honors
Points per night: ~150,000
Value: 2.7 cents per point
Why it stands out: The Maldives on points is always a conversation worth having. The Waldorf Astoria here is one of the flagship overwater villa properties in the region.
The full hotel redemptions list - including Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG options - is in the premium section below. Or browse everything at awardtravelfinder.com/hotels.
Featured Hotel Redemptions
Top hotel award values this week:
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour (Hyatt) - St. Kitts, KN | 10.9cpp value
Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort / Convention Center (Hyatt) - Anaheim, CA, US | 8.5cpp value
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