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Qatar Airways Is Back on Axis Bank, at the New Reduced Avios Ratios

Qatar Airways Is Back on Axis Bank, at the New Reduced Avios Ratios

Axis Bank put Qatar Airways Privilege Club back on the TravelEdge transfer list in July 2026, with no announcement. It returned at the reduced ratios, not the old ones. Full table by card.

SAS EuroBonus 80% Transfer Bonus: Japan in Business Class for 28,000 Mag Miles

SAS EuroBonus 80% Transfer Bonus: Japan in Business Class for 28,000 Mag Miles

Until 31 August, Mag Miles transfer to SAS EuroBonus with an 80% bonus. 100 becomes 180. That puts a Korean Air business class return to Japan within reach of about 28,000 Mag Miles.

Club ITC 40% Transfer Bonus: Every Mag Mile Becomes 1.4 Green Points in August

Club ITC 40% Transfer Bonus: Every Mag Mile Becomes 1.4 Green Points in August

From 1 to 31 August 2026, Mag Miles transferred to Club ITC earn a 40% bonus. 10,000 Mag Miles becomes 14,000 Green Points, automatically, with no promo code. Here's who should wait for it and who shouldn't.

ITC Hotels Joins Magnify: Mag Miles Now Convert to Club ITC Green Points

ITC Hotels Joins Magnify: Mag Miles Now Convert to Club ITC Green Points

Club ITC is our eighth transfer partner and our second hotel one. Mag Miles convert to Green Points at 1:1 for free nights, signature dining, spa and upgrades across 150+ ITC hotels in 90+ Indian cities.

Mag Miles Now Turn Into Hotel Nights: Orchid Rewards Is Live

Mag Miles Now Turn Into Hotel Nights: Orchid Rewards Is Live

Orchid Rewards is our first hotel transfer partner. Mag Miles convert to Orchid Petals at 1:2, so every Mag Mile becomes 2 Petals for free nights across 30+ eco-friendly hotels in India.

HDFC Capped SmartBuy Voucher Points. Switch to Magnify, Here's Why.

HDFC Capped SmartBuy Voucher Points. Switch to Magnify, Here's Why.

HDFC didn't cut the Infinia's 5x on SmartBuy vouchers this time. They capped it at 3,000 points a month, so the full rate now runs out at just 22,500 rupees of spend.

SAS EuroBonus Status Match: Elite Status for Indians, No Flights Needed

SAS EuroBonus Status Match: Elite Status for Indians, No Flights Needed

SAS is offering EuroBonus Silver, Gold, or Diamond status to Indians who already hold status with Air India, Emirates, Qatar, British Airways and a few others. No flight challenge, fees from EUR 39.

United's 25% Hotel Points Transfer Bonus: Only One Is Worth It (Ends June 30)

United's 25% Hotel Points Transfer Bonus: Only One Is Worth It (Ends June 30)

United is adding a 25% bonus on hotel points converted to MileagePlus miles through June 30, 2026. Almost every transfer is bad value. Here's the one exception that actually makes sense from India.

Maharaja Club Points Fest: Up to 50% Bonus on Point Transfers (May 2026)

Maharaja Club Points Fest: Up to 50% Bonus on Point Transfers (May 2026)

Air India is giving up to 50% bonus Maharaja Points on transfers from May 1 to 31. Magnify, HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and 25 other partners qualify. Axis Bank and HSBC India are excluded.

50% Bonus on Mag Miles to Maharaja Club (5 Days of May)

50% Bonus on Mag Miles to Maharaja Club (5 Days of May)

We loved what you did in April. We're doing it again: 50% bonus on Mag Miles to Air India Maharaja Club, 27 to 31 May 2026.

A Thank-You Letter in Numbers: Transfer Bonus Week Recap

A Thank-You Letter in Numbers: Transfer Bonus Week Recap

Eight days. Five airline partners. 2,995 transfers and ~1.93 lakh bonus miles credited on top of the regular ratio. A field report from our first Transfer Bonus Week, with a thank-you note woven in.

Buy JetBlue TrueBlue Points with Up to 125% Bonus (Ends April 18)

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Buy JetBlue TrueBlue Points with Up to 125% Bonus (Ends April 18)

JetBlue is offering up to 125% bonus when you buy TrueBlue points. Three bonus tiers based on how many you buy, and the points work on Qatar Qsuites, Etihad, and United.