June 4 – Delta enhancements, AA share promo, IHG Last Minute Rewards, Turkish Ultra-Long Haul

Remember that for Canadians CIBC is offering a 100% fee rebate with $500 minimum spend on it’s premium travel rewards cards which means an easy 15,000 Aeroplan points with a churn. Check out this post for details. Delta “enhances” its partner earning chart as of September 1 reducing MQM’s earned on some partner airlines, including…

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Limited Time Status Match: Etihad Gold

Limited to the first 500 applicants, hurry! I love free status matches:) Access website here You need: • Scanned copy of the gold or higher tier card with the other airline. • Scanned copy of the miles statement with the other airline. • Etihad Guest membership number. Mail your info to guesttiermatch@etihad.ae. Other text: You…

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May 31 – Club Carlson transfer rules, Air France La Premiere sale, Air Canada 77HD swap

In addition to the swapping their new high density 77W to the YVR-HKG route which I mentioned yesterday, Air Canada is also putting it on the YVR-LHR route starting March 2014. It has premium economy and the new business class (staggered) shown below. It will be operating AC854 YVR1830 – 1140+1LHR AC855 LHR1025 – 1155YVR…

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Aimia and CIBC

Especially with that article in the Globe and Mail yesterday, there is a significant amount of interest over whether CIBC will renew with it’s agreement with Aimia. Well, at least I have an interest in whether they’ll come to an agreement… From an consumer perspective I would have to say that it would be really good…

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