required reading for frequent flyers
COVID vaccine aside, visas are still the key to entering most countries. As someone that travels on an Indian passport (Rank 48 on Global Mobility), obtaining a visa is... Read More
See also: COVID-19 Updates for our most up-to-date tracking. Things have evolved quite a bit since March 2020 when the coronavirus lockdowns hit the travel... Read More
I've held off writing this post for a while now because I am still a little shocked and sadden by the changes. You may have read about the Capital One World Elite Aspire... Read More
It’s no “Aeroplan offer”, but Alaska MileagePlan continues to offer impressive rates to purchase Alaska miles at a discounted rate. The last... Read More
This month's list has really trimmed down with CIBC now offering more permanent first year fee waived offers. Because of that, I have also taken off the ongoing first... Read More
I have been having a grand time hosting my weekly Virtual meetups, thanks to the engaged audience that tunes in. I pick a relevant topic/loyalty program and navigate a... Read More
Aeroplan initially paused Aeroplan miles expiry until July 14, 2020. When that came to an end, a few days later, on July 20, 2020, Aeroplan announced that it will be... Read More
Not surprisingly, Aeroplan has yet another innovative offer to engage its membership. With ‘Big Summer Miles Offer‘, registered members can get up to 40%... Read More
Air Miles has been trying to elevate its game this summer. To be fair, I think that this is their chance to shine, with the travel industry down. Air Miles is more... Read More
With the economy slowly opening up through Canada and parts of the United States, Marriott Bonvoy is launching a 15% off gift card promotion. Effective today, July 20,... Read More
This list has really trimmed down over the past few months, even though the remaining offers are somewhat competitive. Keep in mind that this monthly list includes... Read More
Just when you think you have seen it all, Taiwan offers fake flights to nowhere. Taipei’s Songshan Airport (TSA) came up with an innovative solution for the travel... Read More
Earlier today, my casual scroll on twitter brought forward this gem from yesteryear – The world’s longest bus route, which ran between London, England and... Read More
Today is the last day to make use of the lucrative Alaska Mileage Plan bonus promotion, up to 60% bonus miles . Not every account gets the 60% bonus though, the... Read More
Hyatt’s bonus promotion on purchase of points is back, Hyatt 30% bonus is available with minimum purchase of 5,000 points, made until July 29,... Read More
I am struggling to keep up with these eye popping promotions from Aeroplan. Their latest, is the best redemption offer EVER – Members who book an Air Canada Flight... 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... 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.... 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... Read More
The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite is the only credit card without foreign transaction fees issued by a Big 5 bank. This product launched early last year, and is a... Read More
Note: This offer has changed since the publication of the post. Please visit the application page to see the update offer for the BMO World Elite Mastercard. The BMO... Read More
Air Canada Priority Rewards are one of the best benefits of Super Elite status. If used properly, this can significantly reduce flight costs for elite members and their... Read More
Hyatt Buy Miles 30% Bonus Hyatt is currently selling points with a 30% bonus, which ends this Friday, February 22nd. Maxing out the promotion, you can buy 71,500 Hyatt... Read More
Fairmont Le Château Montebello is a rustic luxury property in the Fairmont portfolio. The property boasts of being the world’s largest wood cabin and was... Read More