required reading for frequent flyers
I have been debating whether to write about this topic for a while now. At Pointshogger, we try to focus on positive topics rather than negative. That being said, I... Read More
I recently provided an aggressive cash back churning strategy. Today's post is almost a continuation of that post. Basically, if you want to have a strong cash back... Read More
Last month I started hosting virtual meetups in lieu of the in-person meetups I had been hosting since 2016. The key difference being the Ottawa (YOW) Points and Miles... Read More
Air Canada (Aeroplan) continue to stay as active as possible while travel has, for the most part, been grounded. There are different ways to earn and redeem your miles.... Read More
Keep in mind that we a frequently updated COVID-19 page. With so much negativity surrounding the news, I would like to share some positive airline and hotel... Read More
Can’t say I am surprised by the move. With 30% of spending on Amex cards coming from travel and entertainment, the recent shutdowns have been devastating to its... Read More
Keep in mind that Aeroplan and Air Canada are still running their Travel at Home campaign, where you can fast track to Air Canada elite status. For example,... Read More
Today we are updating the current status of all the major Canadian based airlines. I keep wondering if all of them will survive past this pandemic. Each airline... Read More
I started hosting in-person meetups in Ottawa (YOW), Canada, back in 2016. As with most meetups, it was a way to meet the points and miles community from the region,... Read More
IHG latest sale is a 100% bonus on points purchase, a fairly regular promotion. The big difference though is that the purchase limit for this promotion has been... Read More
Greyhound is a bus service that runs across Canada. They continued their service for as long as they could during the COVID-19 pandemic. But due to a reduction in... Read More
Aeroplan is offering a bonus promotion on its Buy/Gift Aeroplan Miles feature. Starting today (from May 7, 2020 until May 13, 2020) Aeroplan members will be able to... Read More
India is all set to undertake the world’s largest evacuation exercise, a drive to bring home 1.8M citizens back to India. Already in phase 3 (40+ days) of one of... 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
Alaska Mileage Plan has announced their most lucrative bonus promotion yet, up to 60% bonus miles . Not every account gets the 60% bonus though, the mystery bonus... Read More
Air Canada continues to surprise me with its generous offers, towards not only earning miles but also maintaining loyalty. The latest promotion, aptly named... 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
An exclusive review of the new Air Canada lounge in Toronto, the Signature Suite, opening December 1. The post Air Canada Signature Suite: World-Class Lounge in Toronto... Read More
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