I’ve always been obsessed with “maximizing” my miles and points. For a typical award redemption, I want to fly as many segments and try as many products as possible, even though it hasn’t meant the best itineraries. In December, I racked up 40,000 BIS (butt-in-seat) miles over a span of two weeks. Most people (and…
Avios Award Chart Changes 2015 Analysis
Today, British Airways released a few updates to their frequent flyer program. The last time they changed their program was over three years ago, back in 2011. With most frequent flyer programs devaluing every few years, I should have known BA was pretty ripe for some changes. British Airways is modifying their scheme for earnings…
NEXUS Card Guide – Why should you get it?
I’ve had a Nexus card for several years. In my opinion, my nexus card improves your travel experience tremendously, perhaps second only to lie-flat beds in business/first class. However, I was surprised by how many of my friends didn’t have NEXUS. Hopefully, this guide will explain why you should get NEXUS and the application process.…
TD Aeroplan Visa No Annual Fee First Year!
Update: This promotion is now over. The TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card now gives you the chance to earn up to 20,000 Aeroplan Miles. For more information, please use the link above directing you to the official TD website. Since TD Canada Trust gained the right to issue Aeroplan co-branded cards, they’ve really strove to increase their bank’s…
20,000 Points Signup Bonus for the Starwood American Express (Canada)
Disclaimer: Please be aware that offers for credit cards referenced in this post may have changed since the time of publication. Starwood Points are one of the most valuable types of points due to their flexibility. The majority of my SPG points are earned through credit card spend, which is only accessible through the Starwood…
How You Know You’ve Been Flying Too Much…
I’m in New York now, finally getting a breather from all the flights I’ve been doing for the past few days. I landed at 2:30pm a few days ago, having either been at an airport, a lounge, or a flight for a period of three days. During that time, I’ve flown just over 16,000 miles…
SLS Beverly Hills, A SPG Luxury Collection Property
I’m in Shanghai right now, right in the middle of my humongous December trip. Apologies to not having to much content these past few days (thanks to exams), but thankfully I have a brief respite until the next semester starts in January. I decided to take a spontaneous trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles…
Fairmont Gift Card Black Friday Promotion
Disclaimer: Please be aware that offers for credit cards referenced in this post may have changed since the time of publication. Good morning from Taipei! I’ll be in Asia for just a short trip, before heading back to Vancouver. Unfortunately, that’ll mean I’ll miss Black Friday in the Americas, but that means I’ll be able…
First Air Aeroplan Redemptions
It’s taken me a while (in my defence, as the weather cooled Resolute, Nunavut seemed less and less enticing), but finally, we come to probably the most important (or second most, after Canadian North) domestic Aeroplan partner – First Air. I talked about how they and Canadian North are intending to merge, but in the…
Reader Suggestions – What Should I Write About?
These next two weeks I’ll be a BoardingArea “featured blogger”. That means my posts will show up in the upper spots on the BA homepage. However, I can’t think of anything particularly piquing my interest that I want to write about right now. That’s why I’m asking you! Is there anything you want me to…
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