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All About Marriott Moments

May 10, 2019 by Canadian Kilometers 1 Comment

Most experts agree that Marriott points have steadily decreased in value since merging with Starwood. While some of the best redemptions have come from Marriott, such as discounted Category 8 hotel pricing, this is no longer available. I already miss all the lovely hotels I stayed at for only 60,000 points – now they are…

Hyatt Award Chart as of March 18th 2019

March 15, 2019 by Canadian Kilometers Leave A Comment

Hyatt is now my preferred hotel chain since Fairmont President’s Club was acquired by Accor. As a Globalist member, their top-tier status, I find benefits on my stays to be much better than other competitors. In a few days, World of Hyatt is adjusting rates at over a third of their properties. I am not thrilled…

All About Air Canada Priority Rewards

February 27, 2019 by Canadian Kilometers 5 Comments

Air Canada Priority Rewards are one of the best benefits of Super Elite status. If used properly, this can significantly reduce flight costs for elite members and their friends/family. Air Canada Priority Rewards – Eligibility Elite 35k, 50k, 75k, and Super Elite 100k members can use Air Canada Priority Rewards when redeeming miles from their…

All About Hyatt Guest of Honor

February 18, 2019 by Canadian Kilometers 2 Comments

Hyatt is my preferred hotel chain despite their smaller footprint. I stay loyal because of their attractive rewards program – in particular, their elite benefits. Guest of Honor is one of these perks, available to top-tier Globalist members. This benefit may be one of the best out there. It lets anyone enjoy benefits like suite…

Marriott Category 8 Discounted Pricing – Ends Soon

February 12, 2019 by Canadian Kilometers 5 Comments

Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood has been messy, with horrendous IT issues and a data breach. However, one positive benefit available is hotel pricing at lower rates on top-tier properties. Until March 5th 2019, hotels in the highest category are in Category 7, which costs 60,000 Marriott points per night. Peak and off-peak pricing is also…

Profile: American AAdvantage

October 17, 2018 by Canadian Kilometers 1 Comment

American Airlines AAdvantage is a useful program points collectors should be aware of. Each airline has their own strengths and weaknesses, and knowing all about the different reward programs out there will help you maximize redemptions. Here are a few points about AAdvantage I think you should know. Earning American AAdvantage American Airlines used to…

Stacking Hotel Promotions with Hilton

October 15, 2018 by Canadian Kilometers 5 Comments

Many of my hotels stays are through redemptions, but sometimes, it’s not worth it. Recently, I was looking at the Boca Beach Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort on a trip to Florida. At first, it was a tossup when looking at the value of a paid stay versus redeeming points, but after leveraging several redemptions, it…

Marriott 30% Transfer Bonus to United

October 14, 2018 by Canadian Kilometers 2 Comments

The easiest airline points to earn in Canada is Aeroplan, by a mile. However, they do levy fuel surcharges on several airlines including Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, and others. This can run to absurd levels in some cases. If you want to fly with those carriers, it may be a better option to use…

IHG Rewards Purchase Promotion – Up to 100%!

October 13, 2018 by Canadian Kilometers 2 Comments

Canadians have limited access to hotel points in comparison to airline miles. The only credit card options available are the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express, the Starwood Business American Express, and the MBNA Best Western MasterCard. The SPG American Express cards are one of the best cards to hold on to thanks to their annual…

WestJet 787 Dreamliner now Bookable!

October 12, 2018 by Canadian Kilometers Leave A Comment

WestJet lately has branched out in what they do, perhaps in an attempt to compete with Air Canada. They launched WestJet Encore for regional flying as well as Swoop, an ultra low-cost carrier. On the other end, they plan to attract more high-yield passengers. Part of their plan includes an order for 10 Boeing 787…