Today, the Canadian Competition Bureau has just rejected a complaint from retailers about changing the way they pay fees to Visa and Mastercard. I found it interesting to read, as I know that in the States it is illegal in several states for retailers to charge “swipe fees.” It’s almost given that this would never happen…
Award Alert: Cathay Pacific to the Maldives!
Cathay Pacific hinted on Twitter at a new destination and finally yesterday (this morning) they announced that the new destination would be the Maldives (MLE). The flights are as follows: CX601 HKG1715 – 2125MLE 333 x125 CX602 MLE2335 – 0855+1HKG 333 x125 CX will be using A330 3-cabin aircraft, with economy, premium economy, and the…
Starwood “Luxury Privileges” Program
What I thought was worth mentioning was that Starwood is also now starting their own in-house partner programs for luxury properties, similar to Four Season’s Preferred Parter program which may be more familiar. I really like Virtuoso and AMEX FHR especially for properties that don’t have elite status and it looks like this is a…
A Free Award Booking Service?
UPDATE: I’ve been swamped with so many requests that should you wish to fill in the form, I am going to ask you to be on my “waiting list!” I’m really sorry. PLEASE CHECK MY “NEED AWARD HELP?” PAGE TO SEE WHERE I AM AT WITH THE BOOKINGS! I’ve said multiple times that I write because…
LX Responds to the RGN mistake fare
I wrote about the CTA decision on the RGN mistake fare around a month ago. Today, it seems like Swiss sent in a letter to the CTA asking them to “review and rescind” the decision. It also seems that they read my blog, as they’re basing some of their argument on what I wrote. You can…
Free Langham Voyager (Mid-Tier) Elite Status!
Last year, View from the Wing posted about free Langham Voyager status. It is back…. sort of. You can legitimately signup with the first nine digits of your Visa Infinite (which works for Canadians! :P) should you want to not bend the rules. Or you can just enter invitation 453826123 which worked as well when…
United and Marriott Announce New Partnership: RewardsPlus
United has finally revealed what the changes were from their cryptic tweet last week, and it is a hotel partnership similar to the Delta and SPG Crossover Rewards. Here are the details of the benefits that are coming from this partnership: Status Match for United Elite members: Premier Gold, Platinum, 1k and Global Services can…
How to book an “interesting” US Airways Award routing
I just ticketed two awards which will blow your mind (unfortunately I am not permitted to talk about them or FT will beat me up), and as you may know if you follow me on Twitter I had the wonderful enjoyment of having conversations with call center agents sales representatives (that’s what the hold music calls…
Aeroplan Distinction Launch Promotion
Aeroplan is launching a promo with their new Distinction program, which I wrote about here. It seems like any members who reach dBlack will receive an additional 10,000 Aeroplan and members who reach dDiamond status will receive an addition 5,000 miles in additional to the 10,000 miles from dBlack qualification. Registration is required for the promotion, which you can…
Aeroplan Promo: “Earn Thousands of Aeroplan Miles”
Must register for the promotion and is a nice bonus for those who already have paid travel planned. Terms and Conditions are here. Flying to or from eligible Canadian airports really pays off when you travel with Air Canada. For a limited time, earn 500 bonus miles on any fare, every time you take off or land at…
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