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Book British Airways Flights with Asia Miles Instead of Avios
The latest British Airways Avios devaluation hit on May 27, where the cash component increased by ~15% when redeeming on…
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Introducing the BMO Blue Rewards Mastercards
After an initial announcement in January that AIR MILES will transition to Blue Rewards, BMO teased new Blue Rewards credit…
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The Hidden Costs of Frequent Business Travel
Many people think business travel is glamorous. Sometimes it is, but glamour tends to be situational, contingent on the destination,…
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[INTERVIEW] Skip and CIBC Expand Collaboration
Today, we welcome back Rachel MacAdam, from [December 13, 2025] From Flights to Food – Skip and WestJet Team Up, VP of Marketing at Skip. This follow up interview introduces an expanded collaboration with CIBC. Thank you Rachel so much for taking the time to explain your expansion initiative, it's...
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Neo Introduces 3 New Cashback Plans for Its World & World Elite Mastercard
Neo is making a huge overhaul to its entire cashback credit card stack with a new three-plan structure for both…
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Trying to Book 4 Business Class Seats Is Brutal in 2026
Family travel on points has become dramatically more difficult over the past few years. This is a blog post genuinely…
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The Best Thing About U.S. Business Class? Ice Cream Sundaes
Did you know that all three major U.S. airlines serve ice cream sundaes on business class flights? And I don’t…
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Now! Get SLH top-tier status upgrade instantly, for free
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is offering an exclusive opportunity for both new and existing members to receive…
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Review : Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge  – Montreal (YUL), Transborder Concourse
Needs a refresh….soon The summary The Maple Leaf Lounge is located near gates 73 and 74 in Montreal’s Transborder concourse, which is only accessible to US-bound travelers. It is directly across from the Air Canada Cafe. I was in the Air Canada Café before checking out the “traditional” Maple Leaf...
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Review – Primeclass Business Lounge Riga (RIX)
Location and Entrance For travellers departing from Riga International Airport (RIX), the good news is that there is only one…
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The Best Airline Programs for Family Points Pooling
Being able to consolidate miles and points into one greater family balance is extremely useful. For one, your points allow you to…
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The All-New Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard
The Tangerine family of credit cards is expanding with the launch of the new Tangerine® Rewards World Elite®* Mastercard®*, a premium option that…
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When It Actually Makes Sense to Buy Points
While the cheapest way to acquire points is through credit card sign-up bonuses, it sometimes makes sense to buy miles…
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British Airways Avios Increases Fees on May 27
It’s time for British Airways to have another devaluation… After increasing the number of Avios required for many redemptions in…
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Cultural Greetings: What I Wish I Knew Before Travelling to the Middle East, Asia, and Brazil
Introduction Have you ever noticed that greetings look very different depending on where you are in the world? It wasn’t…
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How to Share Aeroplan Elite Benefits with Travel Companions
Being able to share your elite benefits with your travel companions is one of travel’s joys, as far as I’m…