required reading for frequent flyers
Air Canada's acquisition of Air Transat has been in the works for almost 2 years. After all the hurdles that they had to go through to get to this point, only to end in... Read More
In the past, we have not written about secured credit cards much because our blog is focused on earning and redeeming rewards. However, unlike other secured credit cards... Read More
Aeroplan is one of the first programs to announce a status extension through the end of 2022. As far as I know, it’s the only program based on calendar years (rather... Read More
Am lovin’ it – Aeroplan adds another exciting frequent flyer partnership to their portfolio. Welcome, Air Dolomiti, an Italian regional airline, with some very... Read More
Starting today, over the next 3 weeks, Air Miles is offering its spring Bonus Boom promotion. Effective March 25, 2021, until April 14, 2021, Air Miles collectors can... Read More
All the offers (Scotiabank and Brim) that expired in February actually all got extended. For this month, HSBC is up next for expiry if you were looking at their offers.... Read More
Back in November 2020, as part of the welcome offer for the new suite of Aeroplan credit cards, Air Canada introduced a first-of-its kind benefit called a Buddy Pass.... Read More
Tomorrow is the last day for the targeted points purchase promotion from Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott special bonus promotion includes 40-50% bonus, when you buy or... Read More
Last week, Air Canada formally rolled out Aeroplan Status Pass, one of the new program features that was announced with the rollout of the New Aeroplan program, in 2020.... Read More
This is the first month that we are eliminating the monthly Top Cash Back Credit Cards post. The reason is because there is a strong 10% cash back market (permanent and... Read More
While not the flashiest hotel chain, I am still a big fan of Best Western, Where they may lack in luxury, they make it up in affordability, availability and customer... Read More
A limited time Alaska 50% bonus promotion is underway right now, where members can purchase miles with up to 50% bonus. The current promotion of up to 50% bonus is... Read More
Air Canada's frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, has launched a partnership with Starbucks Canada that enables Aeroplan members to earn and redeem points on Starbucks... Read More
Happy Monday folks! Starting today, your ‘Double Ristretto Venti Half-Soy Nonfat Decaf Organic Chocolate Brownie Iced Vanilla Double-Shot Gingerbread Frappuccino Extra... Read More
The deadline to Hilton’s Q1 promotion, Hilton 100% bonus on purchase of 5,000 points or more, was extended until March 8, 2021, at 11:59pm ET. Last call, on a... Read More
Due to the government lockdowns that occurred throughout the past 12 months (already? ... gasp!), I find that I have dramatically reduced spending. The reduction in... Read More
When Marriott announced their generous 2021 Elite status promotions last month, the Double Elite Night Credits was the critical piece that many Elite members had... Read More
This Q1 promotion, Hilton 100% bonus on purchase of 5,000 points or more, is now available until March 5, 2021. This is as good an opportunity to top up accounts... Read More
With the launch of the new Aeroplan program, many people have been trying to find the new best redemptions to get more value out of your hard earned points. The new... Read More
Yotta Savings is a bank account I’ve been using for the past while. It is a great option for your US bank account needs, especially if you are applying for US credit... Read More
My name is Scott Kennedy, and this is the first of what may become a series of guest posts here. I am a SFO-based Air Canada Aeroplan Super Elite, and while I like to... Read More
Note: The Offer for the Platinum Card has changed. Please refer to the offer landing page for updated card offer details. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has completely upset... Read More
With my travel budget now having lots of room because I’m not currently booking any travel, I’ve been reviewing at places to store money. For funds you want to keep... Read More
Hello World! It’s been a while since new content has gone up, as many of you have noticed. Partly, it’s because I’ve got a few other things going on. However, I... Read More
Recently HSBC updated the welcome bonus for its World Elite Mastercard. We are happy to report that HSBC has improved its offer. The card remains first-year-free (FYF)... Read More
What are we looking for? My company is seeking a part-time or full-time Flight Award Travel Manager. Your primary duties include: Responding to customer inquiries;... Read More
Last week, Scotia unveiled a revamped AMEX gold card. We see this card as a potential challenger to the AMEX Cobalt but despite some new features, Scotia Rewards just... Read More
Slovenia’s main airport, Joze Pucnik Airport, is nothing to write home about in terms of amenities or interesting features (no waterfalls or botanical gardens) but... Read More
Most experts agree that Marriott points have steadily decreased in value since merging with Starwood. While some of the best redemptions have come from Marriott, such as... Read More
Credit cards are one of the best ways to earn rewards quickly. To earn the signup bonus, you usually need to meet a threshold of purchases in a certain period of time,... Read More
Hyatt is now my preferred hotel chain since Fairmont President’s Club was acquired by Accor. As a Globalist member, their top-tier status, I find benefits on my stays... Read More
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