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The Best No Annual Fee Credit Cards in Canada
We talk about credit cards a fair bit here at PMB, and most cards we discuss have an annual fee.…
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Yes, I Spent 54,500 Flying Blue Miles on WestJet Economy
Let’s be real: we have all made some poor points redemptions at one point or another. On the scale of…
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United Polaris Teams Up with Chef’s Table for New Inflight Dining Experiences
Last year, United announced new Polaris Studio Suites with Caviar service on the 787-9 aircraft. Now, the airline is taking…
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Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard: The Best Way to Withdraw Cash Abroad
Between prepaying credit cards to avoid cash advance fees to making sure your regular debit card works abroad in emergencies…
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Marriott Increases Free Night Award Top-Up to 25K Points (Up From 15K)
Marriott Bonvoy has increased the Marriott Free Night Award top-up limit to 25,000 points, effective immediately! With the previous cap…
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Seats.aero: The Best Tool to Hunt for Award Space
You might think the title is hyperbole, but no, really, Seats.aero is hands-down the best tool for hunting for award…
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How to Redeem BMO Rewards for Max Value
BMO has an entire ecosystem of credit cards dedicated to earning BMO Rewards, its in-house points currency. The earn rates…
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Is the Rogers Red World Legend Mastercard Worth $495?
You may have heard of the all-new Rogers Red World Legend Mastercard. The name sounds impressive, but does the card…
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U.S. Preclearance Now Open at Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ)
Fantastic news for Canadian travellers: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has officially opened at Billy Bishop Toronto City…
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Stranded in Qatar During Missile Strikes: My Unexpected Escape Through Saudi Arabia
In early January, my daughter, currently working in France, mentioned she had a week off in late February. Never one…
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A Non-Sleeper’s Attempts at Surviving Long Haul Flights
You know those people who board a long-haul flight, get settled, and are asleep before the seatbelt sign turns off?…
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Top 5 Hotels to Redeem Marriott 35K Free Night Award
Both of the Amex Bonvoy cards in Canada earn a permanent place in my wallet thanks to the annual 35,000-point…
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Is Hyatt Regency Étoile a good points option in Paris?
I took a trip to Paris in the spur of the moment as part of my Japan trip. Initially, the… The post Is Hyatt Regency Étoile a good points option in Paris? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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The 3 Business Class Amenities I Care About Most
In this article, I thought it would be fun to talk about my favourite business class features and amenities, since… The post The 3 Business Class Amenities I Care About Most appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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ExpertFlyer Adds Enhanced Seat Maps, Expanded Upgrade Search, and More Award Alerts
ExpertFlyer, a critical tool widely used by frequent flyers to monitor award availability, seat maps, and upgrades, has announced a… The post ExpertFlyer Adds Enhanced Seat Maps, Expanded Upgrade Search, and More Award Alerts appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Flight Anxiety: Why Turbulence Won’t Bring a Plane Down
I used to get really nervous during turbulence. But now weirdly, I kind of enjoy it. It eventually stopped feeling… The post Flight Anxiety: Why Turbulence Won’t Bring a Plane Down appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.