If you have a large amount of points, Marriott Hotel and Air Packages are one of the best values currently available for redemption. They start at 200,000 points, and include a minimum of 50,000 Airline Miles and a 7 night hotel redemption. While that seems like a lot, you can get a lot of points just…
A No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Card with No Annual Fee!
My favourite cards for everyday spend are either the American Express Platinum or Business Platinum Card. They both earn 1.25 points per dollar transferrable to Aeroplan or Avios, and you can earn up 60,000 to 75,000 points respectively, after applying for those cards and completing minimum spend. However, nearly all Canadian Credit Cards have fees on…
Best Flight Redemptions with SPG
While I strongly recommend against hoarding miles, SPG are an exception. SPG Points are one the most valuable currencies because of their flexibility. One of the reasons is because you can transfer SPG at a 1:1 ratio to airline miles. In addition, you earn a 25% bonus for every increment of 20,000 points. Earning SPG Points…
Redeem Aeroplan for Flights with Fewer Fees
As I’ve said previously, my strategy now for collecting Aeroplan miles is to utilize American Express cards. This is because they have the option to transfer to Aeroplan, but other partners as well depending on how things go. These four charge cards earn Membership Rewards points, transferrable to Aeroplan: American Express Business Platinum Card: Get up to 75,000…
Limited Time – Earn 5,000 Points Free with Drop Rewards!
I’ve written about Drop Rewards before, which is a great way to earn additional Rewards on top of your credit card points. They work with merchants to offer members additional rewards for purchases on your payment cards. Few other companies to this. [Post updated February 2019] Drop Rewards – Earn 5,000 Points for Free! Currently,…
Booking Etihad First Class with Asiana Club: A Guide
I love Etihad Airways. While likely subsidized by the UAE, they’ve increased the overall flying experience. This is good as competition is usually beneficial for consumers. They aren’t currently part of an alliance, so only a few airline programs can redeem miles on them. Etihad First Class – Amazing In my opinion, Etihad First Class Apartments on their…
PayTM Canada – Pay Bills with your Credit Card and Earn Points!
My current favourite app is Paytm Canada. They’re a mobile app that allows you to pay your bills with your credit card, similar to Plastiq. Downloadable on iOS and Android, you can get a $10 credit using promo code PTM9462620 when signing up and paying your first bill of more than $25. While Paytm is new in Canada, they…
United Devaluation Nov 2017 – And My Thoughts
Another United devaluation is occurring, this time on November 1, 2017. Most star alliance business class award and first class awards, with the exception of Europe, is increasing 5-10k miles. To view the latest prices, see their revised chart here. There aren’t too many miles in my United account. I assume that’s the same for…
Best Western Credit Card 60,000 Points!
One of the bonuses that return roughly every year is the increased signup offer for the MBNA Best Western MasterCard. The normal bonus is 20,000 points, which is not worth getting. However, increased offers vary between 40,000 and 60,000 points. The increased bonus is now back! Until August 31, 2017, you can earn up to…
Priority Pass Australia Adds Restaurants in Brisbane and Sydney
Priority Pass has its faults, but it is one of the best lounge access tools. The best credit card for lounge access in Canada is the American Express Platinum Card. It comes with a free full Priority Pass membership, permitting unlimited access along with one guest. If you fly three roundtrips a year with one connection each…
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