Mileage bonus

Members of JAL Mileage Bank, Japan Airlines' frequent-flyer programme, can earn and redeem mileage for free flights on Dragonair. To celebrate JAL Mileage Bank, members resident in Japan will receive a double mileage bonus on Dragonair flights taken before July 31. www.dragonair.com or www.jal.co.jp.

Check in as a long-staying guest at Century hotels in Hong Kong and Shenzhen and check out with up to 12,000 bonus Asia Miles. Century Hong Kong Hotel, Century Harbour Hotel, Century Inn North Point and Watergate Century Hotel Shenzhen have joined forces to offer unbeatable monthly packages that allow guests to earn up to 12,000 Asia Miles for a minimum 30-night stay. Different monthly packages meet every budget. Rates start from as low as HK$9,000 (subject to service charge with/without government tax) for a superior room at Century Harbour Hotel. Other hotels offer different rates. The promotion is valid to September 15 for all hotels except Century Inn North Point where it ends on August 31. Tel: (852) 2598 8811, fax (852) 2598 0022 or e-mail [email protected]. www.centuryhotels.com

With the summer travel season heating up, American Airlines has switched to a Boeing 777 service for its two daily flights between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and London's Gatwick Airport. American's 777s will give first class and economy customer more comfort with new seats. www.amrcorp.com