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Swiss A350 Business Suite Review – $750 Seat Upgrade Worth It?
Introduction and Booking Thanks to a timely alert from Thrifty Traveler (affiliate link), I managed to snag one of the…
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The Psychology of Redeeming Hotel Points Has Changed
There’s no nuance in it: hotel prices are higher than ever before. Call it the K-shaped economy, call it inflation,…
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Review: Waldorf Astoria Osaka
The Waldorf Astoria Osaka opened its doors in 2025 and is it is the brand’s debut in Japan, found in…
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Canadians Can Now Get CLEAR+ — But Should You?
We’ve sung the praises of NEXUS, which includes TSA Precheck and Global Entry. A relatively newer player to the scene,…
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Which North American Airline Serves the Best Champagne?
No, this isn’t a comprehensive list of the best (read: most expensive) champagnes ever served in airline cabins around the…
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Disney World Deals for Canadians: Huge Savings on Tickets and Hotels
Hey all! Thrilled to join as the newest writer. I cover loyalty for The Globe and Mail and talk credit…
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United Expands Japan Service with New Sapporo Flights
United Airlines is continuing its rapid international expansion with two new Japan routes launching in late 2026, including a brand-new…
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The Air Canada App Has a Surprisingly Useful “Trips” Tab
I’m certain all of us use the Air Canada mobile app. For many of us, Aeroplan is the default go-to…
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Your Flying Blue Miles Should Never Expire Again
Air France KLM Flying Blue is one of my favourite award programs out there and it has just improved its…
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W Toronto: Vibes are Good, In-Room Dining is Not
W Toronto: Anshul’s Take Anshul reviewed W Toronto back in 2023, and his take is worth revisiting before I add…
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Open an RBC Chequing Account, Get a Free Apple Watch
Open a new RBC chequing account this quarter and get a new Apple Watch! Banks regularly offer cash bonuses in…
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Amex Canada Dropping Etihad Guest on June 20, 2026
Sometime last week, Amex Canada quietly updated its website with new verbiage: “Effective June 20, 2026, Etihad Airways Etihad Guest loyalty…
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Convert RBC Avion to British Airways Avios with a 30% transfer bonus
RBC Avion Elite members can convert their Avion points to British Airways (BA) Avios with a 30% bonus. The 30%…
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There’s Nothing Wrong with Economy (Especially in 2026)
In the Miles & Points world, we try not to fly economy. Or so they say. Personally, I’m fine flying…
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Hotel Hopping Is Worth the Hassle
Hotel hopping is the one thing I swear I will stop doing, and yet I find myself changing hotels night…
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Use Married Segment Logic to Find More Award Space
In today’s world, you need to use every trick and tool to secure high-value, saver-level award space when flying across…