I am a big fan of Skype but nothing beats a connection with your family and friends in real life. It is tough living in BC without any of our extended family around (we are fortunate to have great friends) but this was our choice. Thankfully, frequent flyer programs help family members get together or attend special events or even…
Yet another WestJet Seat Sale! Book by: October 8, 2014 (11:59 p.m. MT)* Travel until: February 11, 2015 Blackout dates from: December 17, 2014 to January 7, 2015 How to get this deal: For Canadian destinations travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Offer limited and subject to availability. For Canadian destinations: *Seasonal start and end dates apply and are…
We discovered a great new feature for Google Flight users to help them save money on finding a flight that matches their price budget. Google Now recently added an awesome new feature that has the potential to save frequent travellers a ton of money. In fact, even people who travel only sporadically stand to save some serious cash thanks to…
I received a snail mail letter from the President of the AMEX Bank of Canada (why not just send an email!), informing me of some new benefits for us American Express Platinum members (here is my detailed review of this card). I wanted to give all our readers a summary of the new benefits. I still like this card but I…
I am not a big WestJet fan (I usually fly Air Canada as I try to use Aeroplan)! They have made some major changes to their rewards program. This is effective October 29. On October 29, 2014, WestJet Rewards will take off with new tiers. With Teal, Silver and Gold, you can enjoy higher WestJet dollar earn rates and milestone…
Earn 1,000 bonus Aeroplan miles, with Fairmont stays booked between September 22 and November 30, 2014 for stays until December 30, 2014. This is in addition to the 500 base earn miles Distinction dDiamond and dBlack members also receive 250 Distinction bonus miles per stay. Plus, as a Fairmont President’s Club* member, you can earn more Aeroplan Miles per eligible stay based on your membership status: Club members…
AmEx was the only credit card accepted at Costco stores in Canada, and has worked with the warehouse-club chain to issue co-branded cards. Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST), the largest U.S. warehouse-club chain, will stop accepting all American Express Co. (AXP) cards in Canada on Jan. 1 after a breakdown in negotiations between the two companies. “The credit card relationship between…
Air Canada is revising its checked baggage policy for customers travelling with an Economy Class ticket issued after September 17, 2014 for travel on or after November 2, 2014 as indicated below. It is more important than ever to pack light! This is in response to the WestJet charge (I hate that we have not enough competition in this space).…
Club Carlson members who register for the Takeoff with More Miles offer and complete two Eligible Stays at participating Radisson hotels by December 15, 2014 will earn 7,500 Aeroplan® Miles. Register here with your Aeroplan Number Complete two Eligible Stays by December 15, 2014 Present your Club Carlson member number at check-in for each stay Earn 7,500 bonus Aeroplan Miles. Club Carlson is…
Earn up to 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you fuel up at Esso stations between August 11 and October 5, 2014. Register to be eligible for this promotion and then remember to swipe your Aeroplan Card (or Speedpass™ linked to your Aeroplan Account) at the pump or in-store to get closer to your next reward. Your bonus is on top of the miles you already earn…