I had the chance to fly Korean Air First Class back in April, from Vancouver to Hong Kong, via Seoul. 80,000 Korean Air Skypass miles were required for this ticket, along with $95 in taxes. Unfortunately, there is no way that I’m aware of to acquire Korean Air Skypass miles in Canada, other than getting a US credit…
Is Aeroplan a Scam? I Think Not!
It’s funny when you see mainstream media and everyday users write about the problems facing Aeroplan. If you do a google search on “aeroplan useless” or “aeroplan scam”, the top results are usually people complaining about how they can’t find seats on the flights they want, even in advance. The thing is, there are so many…
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Review
It’s been quite a while since I’ve written a credit card review. As some credit card offers are ending soon, I thought it’d be relevant for readers who haven’t familiarized themselves with Canadian credit cards, which are one of the easiest ways in Canada to earn frequent flyer miles. If you haven’t seen my review…
Quintuple Dipping and Stacking Promos for Hyatt Gift Cards
One of my favourite things in the Hobby™ is stacking promotions. In this case, I pieced together several promotions going on all at once to get a humongous discount on a Hyatt Gift Card. How? By leveraging two gift card promotions, triple dipping with rebate programs and cashback, and utilizing a category bonus. Let’s read…
Aeroplan Transfer Bonus July 2015
Aeroplan is running a promotion for points and miles transferred into the program until August 24, that has popped on a semi-predictable basis. The last time this ran was in April 2015. For the miles you transfer, you can earn up to a 27% bonus. Programs and partners which directly deposit into Aeroplan, such as…
Last Day for Hyatt Diamond Challenge!
Hyatt is my preferred hotel chain. Their loyalty program is very well balanced, their points are actually worth something, and they have excellent service and hotel quality. Their top-tier Diamond status requires 50 nights/25 stays to maintain status. However, to attract new customers, they’ve ran intermittently some form of Diamond Challenge, allowing you to attain…
Vancouver A380 Service from British Airways Launched!
Updates to Vancouver Airport’s international flights are always interesting to me. This jolted me awake this morning, as British Airways is bringing their Airbus A380 to YVR for the 2016 Summer Schedule! Normally, British Airways operates 10-14 weekly during the Summer in Vancouver, usually with a Boeing 747-400 and/or Boeing 777-200ER. British Airways’ configuration of…
T-Mobile Plans Now Include High Speed Roaming in Canada and Mexico!
I’ve written before about T-Mobile roaming as a my secret weapon for staying connected abroad. While I do get local SIM cards for my longer stays, their plans have been especially useful for my short stays or overnight layovers in foreign countries. As well, it’s extremely useful to have connectivity as soon as I land. On…
Fantastic Transcontinental Business Class Space!
As you may or may not know, United decided to move their premium service flights from JFK to EWR airport, as it facilitates flight connections to United’s destinations better. This starts October 25th. These flights are one of the more comfortable ways to get coast-to-coast, featuring fully flat business class seats in a 2-2 configuration.…
$25 in Wingz Coupon Codes
A friend a while back passed me a link to download Wingz, a car transportation app. I’m a big fan of Uber, and moderately so of Lyft, since these apps are extremely helpful when I’m travelling. There are few major differences between Wingz and Uber/Lyft. Rides are to and from the airport only I find…
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