One of the best credit cards to get are the SPG Personal American Express and SPG Business American Express, which currently have increased bonuses. You can earn 25,000 SPG points after spending $1,500 in the first three months for both the business and personal cards. SPG points are one of the highest value and most flexible…
The Coolest Hotel Welcome Amenity Ever!
Along with Hyatt, I’m a big fan of Fairmont hotels. One reason is because their top-tier Platinum status is easy to get. Normally, you need 10 stays/30 nights a year, but American Express Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders need only 5 nights. That’s one of the reasons I love having those cards for travel benefits.…
PointsU Calgary – Why Should You Buy a Ticket?
If you already haven’t heard, the next PointsU conference will be held in Calgary, November 4th. Many experts, including me, will be speaking there. PointsU is the only Canadian miles and points conference out there, and is a really fun experience if you love loyalty programs. If you haven’t already gotten a ticket, use promo code CDNKMS to…
100 Free Aeroplan Miles and Enter to Win 1,000,000!
With the Aimia/Air Canada split, Aeroplan has been really trying to improve their program. They have improved call center times, corrected award space issues, and added new features on the website. Now, they’re trying to improve their brand image by marketing themselves the company that brings families together, lets folks attend their best friend’s wedding, and letting…
Buy Hyatt Points with up a 40% Bonus!
My preferred hotel chain is Hyatt. I’m not a big fan of the new World of Hyatt program, but their points have remained fairly valuable. Until October 3, 2017, you can earn up to a 40% bonus on the miles you buy. This occurs when you purchase at least 10,000 points or more. The highest…
American Express Gold Rewards Card Offer Decreasing Tomorrow – Get it NOW!
American Express is one my favourite credit card issuer in Canada. In addition to the excellent bonuses for the increased SPG American Express cards, the Gold Rewards Card is one of the best cards for beginners, letting you earn up to 30,000 points with the first year free. Update: Annual Fee Now Charged. Today is…
Air Canada New Non-Stop Flights to Europe with Award Space!
Air Canada has been on a huge international expansion lately, fuelled by their new Boeing 787 aircraft. The Boeing 787 has fantastic fuel efficiency, opening many new markets. Air Canada has now received 29 out of the 37 Boeing 787’s they’ve ordered, and have been adding routes at a very remarkable rate. In September 2016, they…
25% Avios Transfer Bonus with American Express!
There are two programs with AMEX points that have a transfer ratio of 1:1 – Avios and Aeroplan. Those programs will let you obtain the highest return if you use them correctly. I’m really happy to see that American Express is running a 25% Avios transfer bonus. Cards that earn Membership Rewards that qualify for…
Cards Not Available to Canadians
Whenever I google credit cards and loyalty programs, sometimes a thread from Tripadvisor or Flyertalk jumps out with some Canadian asking if they could get the free nights with the Hyatt/Hilton/Marriott/Club Carlson. Usually, the answer is no, unless you have a US credit file. I made a list, and it is simply pathetic how many…
Chase Marriott Visa No Longer Available
The hubbub today in the community is that the Chase Marriott Visa is no longer available in Canada. Pointshogger first broke this story yesterday. From his post: Effective September 5th, 2017, no new customer applications are being accepted into the credit card program. Existing cardholders are not affected and the card will work and earn points…
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