This is a continuation of my evaluation on Aeroplan’s changes which I discussed here. I’ve split this analysis into four parts. This is the third post in the series of four: Part I – Distinction Part II – Award Chart Part III – Co-branded Credit Cards (This Part) Part IV – Various other bits and pieces, including market-fares flight…
Increased AMEX SPG (Canada) Signup Bonus!
The SPG AMEX Card has its public signup offer increased until September 25, 2013: For a limited time you can earn 20,000 Welcome Bonus Starpoints after you charge $1,000 in purchases to your Card in your first three months of Cardmembership Earn 1 Starpoint for $1 in purchases charged to the Card Enjoy a Free Weekend Night Award when you reach $40,000…
Award Alert: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class without surcharges!
So earlier Delta decided to buy Singapore’s 49% ownership of Virgin Atlantic. The partnership details are here, and we can start to see VS award availability bookable with DL miles trickling in. If you want to book Virgin Atlantic Economy class, you are probably better looking at Virgin Atlantic miles transferred from SPG or Chase…
Details of Aeroplan’s Enhancements: Award Chart
This is a continuation of my evaluation on Aeroplan’s changes which I discussed here. I’ve split this analysis into four parts. This is the second of the four posts – the other parts are as follows: Part I – Distinction Part II – Award Chart (This Part) Part III – Co-branded Credit Cards Part IV…
Uber is offering $45 for your first ride!
There has been a $25 (USD) dollar Amazon Local voucher for one ride which you can access here. There are still 9 days left to purchase, but there is a limited quantity, so I would suggest getting them quickly. However, what also is interesting is that Uber has also sent out an email where you…
When Avios is not very useful…
Avios is one of the best mile currencies for short-haul redemptions (LAN was also, but given that the SPG transfer ratio devalued it’s not so great of an option anymore), especially for transborders which are prohibitively expensive. Just look at the fare for the next month with a paid fare: I mean, that’s $200 for…
Details of Aeroplan’s Enhancements: Distinction
As I mentioned yesterday, Aeroplan has revealed several significant changes for the upcoming calendar year, with changes taking place in effect on January 1st, 2014. On the whole it seems fresh and new, but I would have to say in my perspective, I would say that the changes are pretty lacklustre. I’ve split it into…
Miles and Más for $350 BusinessFirst/Executive First Class (Repost)
I’ve been having trouble with getting my posts to the BoardingArea homepage. If you have missed this, consider reading – it will blow your mind! This is TIME SENSITIVE AND THE PRICE WILL GO UP ON THE 29th! How to get a United BusinessFirst Lie-Flat seat for $325: Nearly everything is about evaluating the value…
Promotions rundown ending June 2013
Here is a rundown of promotions that are ending by or before the end of the month so it is good to have a heads up (or if you are a procrastinator like me ;)): June 28th is also the last day to buy Melia points with a 25% bonus. Why is this important? Because…
BIG CHANGES TO AEROPLAN
This is some pretty crazy stuff! I will go through it in a more detailed way when I have a moment as right now I am rushing to catch a train. 🙂 Some of the “highlights” of the enhancements that will be effective January 1 2014: -Some award levels are changing for the worse, with…
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