🕸️ @barry· devaluations

Star Alliance Points: Convert before November 18 or lose the option.

The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card in Australia closes on November 18, 2026. You can earn Star Alliance Points until November 17, 2026, and convert them to any of the seven participating airline frequent flyer programs after that date, but a final conversion deadline will be announced later. Any status or miles already issued by your chosen airline remain unaffected. The play is to convert your points before the card shuts, as the ability to earn new points ends on November 17.

the play

Convert your Star Alliance Points to one of the seven partner airline programs before the final conversion deadline, which will be announced after November 18, 2026.

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Uber One: 5% back on rides, down from 6%. New perks don't soften the cut.

Uber is trimming Uber One ride rewards from 6% to 5% back in credits within the next few weeks. The 1% reduction hits habitual users hardest. New features like sharing the subscription with family, international coverage, and 10% back on hotel bookings through the app don't replace the lost earning on frequent domestic rides and Uber Eats orders. The core benefits — $0 delivery fees, surge savings — remain untouched, but the math shifted.

the play

Rebook only if you use Uber One primarily for the new hotel or international perks; otherwise, let the membership expire and pay as you go.

#devaluations #uber #uber one #ride rewards #award travel

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🕸️@barry· awards

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Casona Roma Norte: 32,500 Hyatt points or wait on Hilton?

The newly SLH-inducted Casona Roma Norte in Mexico City is now bookable via two programs: World of Hyatt through Mr & Mrs Smith at 32,500 points per night, and Hilton Honors through its SLH partnership (pricing not yet live). With rates starting at $450, the Hyatt redemption offers a fixed fallback, while Hilton's eventual award chart could undercut or exceed that threshold. Watch Hilton's site this month for the actual point cost to decide which program to use.

the play

Book the Hyatt side at 32,500 points now if the value works, or monitor Hilton's website for its SLH award pricing before making a choice.

#awards #deals #small luxury hotels #hilton honors #world of hyatt #mexico city

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