PointsU this year is in Calgary, November 4th. Haven’t gotten a ticket? See why you should. Use code CDNKMS to get $20 off when purchasing your tickets! — 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Getting a US Address for Credit Cards
Getting American credit cards means you must have a US address as issuers will not ship to foreign addresses. Short of buying a house in (unless you live in Vancouver, in which one Vancouver house buys many US houses) you will have to receive mail another way. Getting a US Address The method with the…
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Increased Bonus for the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) issues several credit cards with excellent rewards and travel benefits. Among them are the RBC Avion Visa products, which are very popular in Canada. They also issue several co-branded cards, one of them being the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Infinite. Increased Bonus for the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Infinite RBC…
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An Interesting New Premium Credit Card
I’ve written a lot about my favourite credit cards in Canada. The best ultra-premium credit card is still the American Express Platinum, with exceedingly better travel benefits in any dimension. However, it looks like there’s a new MasterCard that’s very neat – the (new) HSBC Premier World Elite MasterCard. There are benefits that make this card unique…
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A History of Manufactured Spend
Manufactured Spend/ing (or MS) has recently become one of the hottest miles/points topics. In short, MS is when you cycle funds through a credit card account for the miles. Typically, you purchase a money-equivalent item or product that you convert back into cash, then paying off your credit card bill. The time and fees you…
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Upside Travel Review – $200 Gift Cards
When I book my travel, nearly all of it is directly with the hotel or airline’s site. However, on my next trip, I’m going to be booking with Upside, a new service led by Priceline founder Jay Walker that has raised 50 million dollars in venture capital. I always think about whether startups will go…
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A Trick to Transfer Unlimited SPG and Marriott Instantly
With the upcoming SPG and Marriott merger, the reciprocity between the two loyalty programs have opened up many valuable redemption offers. Along with Membership Rewards being able to transfer to SPG, you have the ability to pool a tremendous amount of points in one account. For example, if you and a friend each applied for…
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My Tips: Booking Emirates with JAL
Emirates has one of their flashiest first class products around. I’ve flown it a few times, but with Alaska Miles before they devalued their award chart significantly for First Class. Their business class redemption are still very reasonable (starting at 82,500 miles) and stacks well with the current 50% Bonus purchase promotion. However, the cheapest…
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RBC Apple Pay – The Best Promotion Ever!
Apple Pay has been in Canada for a while, although there hasn’t been too many promotions to use it. I used to MS a bit with Apple Pay, so I always kept my ears out for any bonuses. So I got quite excited when I saw a bonus for RBC Apple Pay transactions. RBC Apple Pay…
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Which American Express Card to Get?
American Express is my favourite card issuer in Canada. Their cards have great rewards and benefits, and they always have excellent customer service. One of the biggest reasons why their points are valuable is because they have many different transfer partners. Most people actually have several incorrect preconceptions about American Express. Even though they are…
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Last Week for the 35% Aeroplan Transfer Bonus!
Aeroplan has been offering a 35% transfer bonus if you transfer your hotel points to your Aeroplan account. This is one of the highest promotions ever, because there is no minimum amount you need to transfer to get the full 35% bonus. This expires August 21, next Tuesday. These are the two best options to get the maximum…
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Free Credit Score Options for Canadians
Getting a free credit score in Canada is much easier than before. Several options now exist for you to instantly get your credit score and report without hassle (mailing in forms and ID’s). While I write a lot about travel here, I think the topic of personal finance is just as important. Good credit is very…
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How to Not Get Caught Manufactured Spending
DCTA had a great post today on how he was caught manufactured spending. As he mentioned, he was using PayTM to earn some points on his credit. PayTM is an app that allows you to pay bills such as tax, tuition, and rent with your credit card. They currently have a promotion where there are…
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