Hey {{first name | reader}},
Happy Friday.
Today's post has one really strong points redemption, one interesting hotel deal if you're planning a trip to the city of love, and one Avios promo that might be worth a look if you've been thinking about Iberia.
Singapore Airlines business class for 45k points: Singapore to Brisbane
Hotel deal: Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Iberia discounted award tickets
Singapore Airlines business class for 45k points: Singapore to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines A350 business class
This redemption is actually amazing.
I've been seeing solid award availability between Singapore and Brisbane in Singapore Airlines business class, and you can book this for only 45,000 Aeroplan points one-way on many dates. This is a nonstop flight on the Airbus A350-900, which is already a great sign. Singapore Airlines' A350 business class is excellent in terms of comfort, service, and overall experience.
So with this redemption, you're getting around 8 hours in business class for just 45,000 points on one of the best premium carriers in the world.
Singapore Airlines is one of those airlines where the value isn't just in the seat, it's in the whole experience. Their service is consistently among the best in the industry. They have that very polished, calm, "we know what we're doing" feeling that a lot of airlines try to imitate but don't quite match. Even when they're not flying the flashiest hard product in the sky, the soft product carries the experience very well.
The other nice bonus here is Changi Airport, which has been recognized as one of the best airports in the world more times than I can count. It's one of the smoothest airports to pass through anywhere.
Forty-five thousand points for an 8-hour nonstop in Singapore Airlines business class is the kind of redemption that excites me: great airline, strong service, beautiful airport, proper business class seat, and a route long enough that you really get to enjoy the product. If Australia is on your radar, this one is very hard to beat.
Hotel deal: Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Mandarin Oriental Paris
On the hotel side, Mandarin Oriental Paris is currently running a third-night-free offer. Book a minimum of three nights and the third night is complimentary.
That's a good deal in general, but at a property like Mandarin Oriental Paris it becomes much more interesting because in Paris nightly rates at true top-end hotels are always painful. Always. So whenever you can reduce the effective nightly rate by building in a free night, the math improves significantly.
If you're already planning a Paris trip and want a genuinely special stay, this is absolutely worth looking at. Paris is also a city where extra nights make a big difference anyway, so a "stay longer" offer is actually very well matched to the destination.
And if you book through us, we can also add a nice set of perks to your reservation at no extra cost:
Complimentary full daily breakfast for two (in-restaurant or in-room)
$100 F&B or Spa credit for room stays per hotel stay
$100 F&B and $100 Spa credit for suite stays per hotel stay
Personalized welcome amenity and welcome card from hotel leadership
Complimentary upgrade to the next room category, subject to availability
Complimentary early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
Minimum 15% discount at Shop M.O.
If you'd like to book this property or any other hotel around the world with added perks, just send us your request! We're happy to make your stay a little more special.
Iberia discounted award tickets
Iberia A350 business class suites
This one is time-sensitive.
Iberia is currently running up to 35% off Avios redemptions, with booking required by March 15 and travel valid until May 31, 2026. The discount ranges from 10% to 35% depending on the route and cabin.
And I think this is worth paying attention to, because Iberia may not be the flashiest airline out there, but it can be a very solid way to fly long-haul in business class, especially on its newer and retrofitted A350s, which now feature a more modern business class experience, including suites with doors. If they have a door, I'm in. I guess I value privacy a lot. I sleep better when I don’t feel like people are watching me sleep, so the door helps a lot. 😁
Iberia's value proposition has never really been "most glamorous airline in the world." It's more like: fairly efficient, often well-priced, and a practical way to cross the Atlantic in a proper business class seat. Combining a solid product on a good A350 with an award discount can work out very nicely.
And this promo isn't only useful for business class. If you're flying economy on a route you already planned to take, the discounts can make Avios redemptions surprisingly cheap, sometimes a very affordable way to cover a long-haul economy trip.
That's it for today. Enjoy your weekend! More deals and strategies coming your way on Monday.
Catch you in the clouds,
Tomi from Points Master