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Now Open – 2nd Air Canada Cafe in Vancouver YVR near C50
Air Canada Café is Air Canada’s premium, grab-and-go lounge concept, which is expanding rapidly after great success in Toronto. As…
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Layovers, Stopovers, Open-Jaws: Maximize Your Points
In your quest to fly around the world, you’ll hear terms thrown around like layover, stopover, and open-jaw. These concepts…
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Why U.S. Preclearance Isn’t Always Worth It
U.S. preclearance has its pros and cons, but it’s not always as beneficial as it seems. As a child, I…
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Aeroplan and United MileagePlus Launch Reciprocal Free Wi-Fi Across Both Airlines
Members of Air Canada Aeroplan and United Airlines MileagePlus can now enjoy reciprocal free Wi-Fi when flying on each other’s aircraft.…
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Where Flying Blue Still Offers the Best Value
In light of the current 25% transfer bonus from Amex MR to Air France KLM Flying Blue, it’s a great…
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Top 3 Canadian Long Weekend Trips for Ontario Residents
Like many people, I have a long list of bucket-list countries I want to visit (like Ireland on St. Patrick’s…
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WestJet Adds $60 Fuel Surcharge to Companion Voucher
Following Porter’s announcement, WestJet is also introducing an additional $60 in fuel surcharges when using your companion voucher. This applies…
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Lufthansa Intra-Europe Business Class Review on A319-100 from ZRH-FRA and FRA-TLS
Lufthansa Intra-Europe Business Class Typically, I prefer to get to my destination on a nonstop flight, or at most a…
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Inside Air Canada Cafe YVR – Grab-and-Go Lounge near C47
Air Canada Café YVR at Gate C47 Vancouver International Airport has steadily expanded its lounge footprint in recent years, and…
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The Growing Case for Cashback Cards
The truth is, a fair bit of effort is required to actually redeem your miles and points for saver award…
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A Simple Approach to Cash Back – the Aven Rewards Visa Card (US)
Simplicity is the name of the game with the Aven Rewards Visa® Card, a strong flat cashback structure that rewards…
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What Concierge Services Actually Do (and Don’t)
When staying at a luxury hotel or using a premium credit card, you can access included concierge services, often marketed…
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Up to 30% bonus – Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan
For a limited time, Chase Cardmembers can get up to a 30% bonus when they transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points…
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How to Handle Flight Delays and Cancellations Like a Pro
Anyone who travels has dealt with flight delays and cancellations (irregular operations, or IRROPS). Sometimes the weather causes it, sometimes…
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Alaska’s Brand-New 787 Business Class Suite
In an incredibly exciting turn of events, Alaska has announced private suites for its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner business class…
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Review: The Westin São Paulo Didn’t Quite Live Up to the Brand
Introduction & Booking Two weeks ago, I took my first trip to Brazil. It was a four-night work stay in…