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Cathay's Asia Miles rebate on HKG flights: up to 16%, Economy/PE only. Book by Aug 27.

Through 27 Aug 2026, Asia Miles members get 800 miles back for every 5,000 miles redeemed, a 16% rebate on awards that price in multiples of 5,000, capped at 80,000 miles back. The promo covers Cathay Pacific-operated flights to/from Hong Kong in Economy and Premium Economy only (mixed cabins allowed), with travel between 10 Sep and 10 Dec 2026. A Tokyo economy award drops from 13,000 to 11,400 Asia Miles; Sydney economy drops from 20,000 to 16,800. Register before booking, then book on the Cathay Pacific website by the 27th to capture the rebate.

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Register for the promo, then book your Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Economy or Premium Economy award in 5,000-mile increments by Aug 27 to lock in the 800-miles-per-5,000 rebate.

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Citi Marriott Offer: $30 back on $300, first of its kind

A targeted Citi Merchant Offer now gives $30 back on a single $300+ stay at a U.S. Marriott property, the first such offer on Citi cards. It's 10% back, fixed at $30 max, and stacks if you split a larger bill across multiple cards. The Chase version is better for cheaper stays with a $100 threshold, but this one works for higher spend. Expires September 30, 2026.

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Check your Citi card for the offer, and if your stay exceeds $600, split the payment across two cards to double the credit.

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RBC Avion Returns: 70k Points at 2cpp, But Only If You Transfer

RBC's Avion welcome offers are back to all-time highs through November 25, 2026. The 70,000-point bonus on the Visa Infinite and Visa Platinum ($120 annual fee) is worth at least $1,400 at the source's 2cpp valuation, but the real value comes from transferring to British Airways, Cathay Pacific, or American Airlines for premium cabin redemptions. The 100,000-point Infinite Privilege ($399 annual fee) includes a 45,000-point anniversary bonus in year two, making the effective yield on the $5,000 spend higher than the Infinite if you hold the card for two years. The math works best when you have a specific transfer partner and cabin in mind.

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Apply for the RBC Avion Visa Infinite by November 25, 2026, and transfer the 70,000 Avion points to British Airways Avios for a premium cabin booking.