Monthly Archives: September 2015

WestJet Rewards Status Match – Get Gold Status with one flight with other North American programs

WestJet Rewards Status Match – Get Gold Status with one flight with other North American programs

Great move on Westjet’s part. This isn’t an instant status match however as you need to complete one flight on WestJet by the end of the year. Any North American airline includes those based in Canada, U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Gold Elite with WestJet provides: • Two free checked bags • Ten airport lounge passes • Priority…

2015 Aeroplan Devaluation – Effective December 15, 2015

2015 Aeroplan Devaluation – Effective December 15, 2015

Well it was inevitable that Aeroplan would increase the Aeroplan miles required for some of the sweet spots of their chart. Major changes: Canada to Europe 1 Business Class has gone from 90,000 Aeroplan Miles to 110,000 miles. Business class awards within Asia 1 (increasing from 30,000 miles to 80,000 miles round-trip) Between Europe 1 and Asia 2 (increasing from 105,000…

Orbitz – $50 USD off on hotel of $100+ USD when pay with MasterPass (by Sept. 30)

Orbitz – $50 USD off on hotel of $100+ USD when pay with MasterPass (by Sept. 30)

Orbitz is offering $50 USD off on select hotel stays of $100 USD or more when you pay with MasterPass. Available only while supplies last, travel by September 30, 2015. Enter promo code: MASTERPASS. Pleasw note that MasterPass allows you to pay with Visa, Mastercard & American Express Here is a link to the promo.

Fly WestJet to London for as little as $199

Fly WestJet to London for as little as $199

WestJet today announced it will launch new non-stop service next spring toLondon (Gatwick) a total of four times daily from six Canadian cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and St. John’s. These new routes represent WestJet’s first non-stop service to London, and the only non-stop service from Winnipeg to the United Kingdom. “Canadians have been paying far too much to fly…

Air Transat To Charge $25 for First Checked Bag for US Travel

Air Transat To Charge $25 for First Checked Bag for US Travel

Starting Sept. 8, travellers purchasing Air Transat’s Economy Class fare for travel to the United States as of Nov. 1 will be charged $25 for a first checked bag. The maximum weight of the baggage will increase from 20 kg to 23 kg. Transat’s no-fee policy for checked bags for all other destinations in the South and Europe remains unchanged.…

The Travellers Guide to Airline Pet Policies

The Travellers Guide to Airline Pet Policies

Many travellers would love to travel with their pets but don’t know many of the regulations and fees. I found a very well-written guide in-cabin pet policies from every North American airline and a few popular international airlines. All fees provided are one-way. Check out the full guide to find out if your pet will be allowed in-cabin, what the fees…

CanJet Suspends Operations

CanJet Suspends Operations

Halifax-based CanJet Airlines has suspended operations. The move takes effect immediately according to its president, Stephen Rowe, who confirmed the decision in multiple media reports currently circulating. Rowe indicated in those reports that the company suspended its operations after failing to find the opportunities it needed to maintain a profitable business. However, he also said in those reports that the…