If you've been sitting on a stash of Avios or Chase points waiting for the right moment, today might genuinely be that day. A wave of Easter-window award availability has opened up across Cathay Pacific routes between North America, Europe, and Hong Kong - and some of it is priced at off-peak rates even though it falls right around the holiday.

We're talking First Class from London to Hong Kong, business class from Frankfurt, premium economy across the Pacific in both directions, and a mountain of economy seats with high availability. The Chase 20% Avios transfer bonus running through March 31 makes the timing almost too perfect. Let's get into it.

Today's trivia is tied directly to this week's hottest deals. Which transfer bonus partner gives you the best effective cost on Cathay Pacific award redemptions right now?

The answer is revealed at the bottom of today's newsletter - keep scrolling!

Route: London to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific - First Class

Points cost: 150,000 Avios one-way (off-peak pricing)

Available dates: Apr 19 (Sunday) and Apr 24 (Friday)

Why it's special: Cathay Pacific First Class is genuinely one of the best premium products in the sky - fully flat suites, direct aisle access from every seat, and the legendary Cathay catering. Award space in First is notoriously scarce, so seeing two dates open around Easter at off-peak rates is a real find.

The Chase 20% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios (running through March 31) means you only need to transfer 125,000 Chase points to cover this redemption. At a cash value of around $3,000+ for a Cathay First Class ticket on this route, you're looking at well over 2 cents per point - and realistically much more when you factor in the experience.

Availability is Low - these seats won't last. Act fast.

How to book: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Avios (with the 20% bonus running through March 31), then search on the British Airways website for LHR to HKG in First. You'll need to call BA to book if the partner First award doesn't show online - but it's worth the effort.

There is a serious amount of off-peak economy award space open between North American gateways and Hong Kong right now - all on Cathay Pacific, all at 40,000 Avios one-way. High availability means you have real choice here.

💡 Tip: With the Chase 20% Avios transfer bonus active through March 31, you only need to transfer 33,334 Chase points to get 40,000 Avios. That's outstanding value for a transpacific flight.

Search and book via Cathay Pacific or British Airways - both can see this availability.

European travellers have solid off-peak economy options to Hong Kong this Easter period too.

UK readers - Smart With Points has a great breakdown of how to stack Avios from Amex UK and the BA credit card to cover redemptions like these. Worth a read before you transfer.

The HKG to North America routes have excellent availability throughout the Easter window - these are great options if you're positioning back from Asia after a spring trip.

Two standout hotel deals worth flagging before the paywall - one is genuinely exceptional value.

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa - Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives

~30,000 World of Hyatt points per night | Value: 9.3 cents per point. This is one of the best Hyatt redemptions in the entire program. The Park Hyatt Maldives is a remote, over-water paradise that goes for well over $800 per night in cash - and you're redeeming for a fraction of that in points. Premium members get the full hotel breakdown below.

The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa - Bora Bora, French Polynesia

~76,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night | Value: 9.6 cents per point. Nearly 10 cents per point on a Marriott redemption is extraordinary. Bora Bora overwater bungalows at this value almost never happen. Full details and the complete hotel list are behind the paywall.

Top hotel award values this week:

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