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Etihad Guest: Bangkok Airways and Condor now bookable. Search short-haul economy first.

Etihad Guest now allows redemptions on Bangkok Airways and Condor via its website. Short-haul economy flights, particularly to Koh Samui (USM) where fares are typically higher, are competitively priced. Condor flights appear alongside Etihad's own and other partner services. Note that you cannot earn Etihad miles on these flights, only redeem.

the play

Search Etihad's website for Bangkok Airways or Condor economy awards, focusing on short-haul routes like Koh Samui.

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Amex Platinum Travel loses 30k MR points: act before September 10, 2026.

American Express is slashing the Platinum Travel Card's milestone rewards starting September 10, 2026. The INR 1.9 lakh milestone's 7,500 bonus MR points vanish entirely. At INR 7 lakh, the 22,500 MR points become a INR 20,000 Taj e-Gift Card, cutting total milestone MR from 40,000 to 10,000. Plus, from October 1, 2026, domestic lounge access requires INR 1 lakh spend in the prior quarter. For a cardholder spending INR 7 lakh annually, that's a 30,000-point loss partially offset by INR 10,000 more Taj value. The card is pivoting from flexible MR to a Taj-specific reward, making it less attractive for general travel.

the play

Hit INR 1.9 lakh or INR 7 lakh spend before September 10, 2026 to lock in the old milestone MR points, then reassess whether the Taj e-Gift Card or INR 4 lakh milestone alone still fits your spending pattern.

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Avios.com now shows Companion Voucher availability in search. No more guesswork.

Avios.com added an 'I have a Companion Voucher' toggle that surfaces extra Club World seats and prices before booking. Premium Plus voucher holders get automatic visibility of otherwise hidden inventory. Marriott Bonvoy debit card referral bonuses doubled to 5,000 points through September 15, 2026. Avis is giving five British Airways Club members 100,000 Avios each for rentals booked by August 25 and completed by November 16, 2026. No registration needed, just a 48-hour minimum rental via Avios.com.

the play

Toggle the Companion Voucher filter on Avios.com to see premium cabin award space before committing, then use a referral link for the Marriott Bonvoy debit card to stack 5,000 points with the welcome bonus, and book an Avis rental through Avios.com by August 25 for a shot at 100,000 Avios.

#awards #deals #british airways #avios #companion voucher #marriott bonvoy

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