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21 articles tagged "asia".
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Fly to Kyoto with Points 2026: Osaka KIX, Tokyo HND, and the bullet train flow
Kyoto has no major airport. Most points travelers fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX) or Tokyo Haneda (HND), then train. Here is which airport saves more miles and which onward connection is fastest.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
Fly to Osaka with Points 2026: Kansai (KIX), Itami (ITM), and the regional play
Osaka Kansai (KIX) is the gateway to Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe. ANA, JAL, and United all fly direct from US gateways. Here are the cheapest 2026 award routings.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations7 min read
Fly to Mumbai with Points 2026: Air India, Star Alliance via Frankfurt, Oneworld via Doha
Mumbai (BOM) is served by Air India direct from JFK and Newark, plus connecting routes via Frankfurt, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and London. Here is which alliance wins for the typical 2026 award.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations7 min read
Fly to Delhi with Points 2026: Air India, AA direct, and the Middle East stopover plays
Delhi (DEL) is the most-served Indian city from the US. Air India runs direct from JFK, EWR, IAD, ORD, SFO. American Airlines runs JFK-DEL. Qatar QSuite via Doha is the premium-cabin alternative.
Zoheb Alvi·
Luxury Travel7 min read
Asian Luxury Hotels with Points 2026: 10 properties under 60,000 points/night
Asia is one of the most points-favorable luxury hotel regions in the world. Here are 10 truly aspirational properties bookable for under 60,000 points/night across Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
Fly to Sapporo with Points 2026: ANA, JAL, and the Hokkaido onward
Sapporo (CTS) sees seasonal direct service from Singapore and connecting routes via Tokyo and Osaka. Here is the cheapest 2026 path for points travelers, plus hotels in Sapporo and Niseko.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
Fly to Fukuoka with Points 2026: ANA, JAL direct, and the Kyushu gateway
Fukuoka (FUK) is Kyushu's gateway and the closest Japan airport to Korea. ANA and JAL run multiple daily Tokyo-Fukuoka and Osaka-Fukuoka flights. Direct US service is limited; most travelers connect through Tokyo or Osaka.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations7 min read
Fly to Phuket with Points 2026: The Asian beach gateway and the Andaman onward
Phuket (HKT) sees direct connections from Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Dubai. The cheapest US-to-Phuket path is via Bangkok on Avianca LifeMiles or Singapore via KrisFlyer. Hotel-points value is exceptional.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations7 min read
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City with Points 2026: Vietnam Airlines, Cathay, Singapore options
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) sees direct service from LAX on Vietnam Airlines. Most travelers route via Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Bangkok. Hotel-points value is exceptional at the Park Hyatt Saigon.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations7 min read
Best Asian Cities with Points 2026: The 10 strongest hotel + flight value cities
Asia is the most points-favorable hotel region. Park Hyatt at 25-30k Hyatt produces 2.5-3.5¢/point on aspirational properties. Combined with cheap business class redemptions on JAL via Alaska or ANA via Virgin Atlantic, Asian trips produce dramatic cents-per-point value.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
How to fly to Tokyo with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Virgin Atlantic + ANA partner award is the best-kept secret — 55k one-way in ANA business. Cash from $780, awards from 55,000 Virgin Atlantic points.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
How to fly to Bali with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Singapore stopover rule means you can drop into Bali for two nights on the way to/from SIN. Cash from $1,100, awards from 92,000 Singapore KrisFlyer points.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
How to fly to Singapore with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
SQ22 JFK-SIN is the longest commercial flight in the world and prices under $1k are achievable on the new fleet. Cash from $1,000, awards from 95,000 Singapore KrisFlyer points.
Pointify Research Team·
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How to fly to Bangkok with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
EVA Air Royal Laurel Class via United partner chart is ~75k miles and 4.5¢/mi value. Cash from $950, awards from 75,000 United MileagePlus points.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
How to fly to Seoul with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Korean Air SKYPASS via Chase UR transfer is the only way to redeem Korean business at reasonable cost. Cash from $900, awards from 80,000 Korean Air SKYPASS points.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations6 min read
How to fly to Hong Kong with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Cathay Pacific biz to Hong Kong is the classic Alaska partner redemption at 70k + ~$60 taxes. Cash from $1,050, awards from 70,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points.
Pointify Research Team·
Destinations10 min read
Best Time to Visit Bali and How to Get There with Points
Bali offers incredible value on points -- from business class flights via Singapore to luxury resorts at 15,000 points per night. Here is the complete planning guide.
Zoheb Alvi·
Destinations6 min read
How to fly to Hanoi with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Vietnam Airlines joined SkyTeam-adjacent pricing — 65k Flying Blue gets you into biz both ways. Cash from $1,050, awards from 65,000 Flying Blue points.
Pointify Research Team·
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How to fly to Kuala Lumpur with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Malaysia Airlines A350 biz out of LAX-SIN-KUL is the sleeper Oneworld redemption at 75k one-way. Cash from $1,100, awards from 75,000 American AAdvantage points.
Pointify Research Team·
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How to fly to Jakarta with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
Singapore SQ22 + short-hop to CGK is the shortest path to Jakarta in a lie-flat. Cash from $1,100, awards from 95,000 Singapore KrisFlyer points.
Pointify Research Team·
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How to fly to Manila with points in 2026 — the cash vs award math
PAL Mabuhay Class on LAX-MNL for 70k AAdvantage is one of Oneworld's most under-rated redemptions. Cash from $1,000, awards from 70,000 American AAdvantage points.
Pointify Research Team·
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