Play the waiting game with miles cards amid travel curbs

Continue to earn points till travel resumes, or take up another credit card for cash rewards

Ms Jeanette Ong typically spends about $1,000 to $2,000 on her UOB PRVI Miles card a month, which translate to about 2,800 miles. She is looking forward to the resumption of air travel so she can use them. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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The enticing prospect of a free flight or an upgrade has made Singaporeans enthusiastic accumulators of air miles over the years.

The game has taken a massive hit over the past year, but there are still benefits to be had.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 17, 2021, with the headline Play the waiting game with miles cards amid travel curbs. Subscribe