5 travel hacks for a post-pandemic world

The borders of French Polynesian islands are open and only a negative Covid-19 test is required. PHOTO: JOHN TAN
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SINGAPORE - Two months ago, I placed a $12,000 wager and bought four air tickets at bargain prices. I have won financially, but lost emotionally.

I snagged a Singapore Airlines business class return flight from Bangkok via Singapore to Newark for 122,060 baht (S$5,400) for summer travel. When I checked last week, the same flight cost 199,125 baht - a whopping increase of 63 per cent.

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