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Hong Kong And Singapore Resume Travel Bubble Discussions
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There’s hope yet for the much-touted travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore. Travel within the bubble was set to begin last November. However, the bubble burst just days before it was to start. Now, three months later, both governments are in talks to breathe fresh life into the plan.
Travel bubbles talks between Hong Kong and Singapore have resumed. Photo: Getty Images
Government officials confirm talks are underway
A report in The South China Morning Post on the weekend revealed both the Singaporean and Hong Kong Governments were in talks to resume the travel bubble. Both the Hong Kong Tourism Commission and Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed discussions were underway. However, both declined to set a timeline for travel resuming between the two cities.
How to earn Alaska status in 2021
Before we dive into this post, let’s take a look at Alaska’s elite status qualification requirements for 2021.
MVP: 20,000 elite-qualifying miles or 30 segments
MVP Gold: 40,000 elite-qualifying miles or 60 segments
MVP Gold 75K: 75,000 elite-qualifying miles or 90 segments
You must also fly a minimum number of Alaska Airlines segments to earn or retain status: two for MVP, four for MVP Gold and six for MVP Gold 75K.
Alaska normally has higher mileage thresholds for those that chase status by taking a combination of Alaska- and partner-operated flights, but that is not the case next year. Any status earned in 2021 will be valid through Dec. 31, 2022.