Fairmont Hotel and Resorts is getting in the giving spirit of Black Friday saving.
For all of their followers on Facebook, they will be giving away $100 Fairmont gift cards to anyone who spends $500 between 1-4pm on Friday the 28th.
If you’re planning a trip for at least 3 nights, then you would definitely qualify for this $100 gift card- that you could use to reduce the expense of your next trip.
Starting today, Aeroplan is launching its 30th Anniversary Spree contest and will be giving away 10 million miles and more to members.
The contest runs until December 23rd and there are ten grand prizes of 500,000 miles, secondary prizes of 5 million miles, gift cards, and even more will be won over 30 days.
Members must first register for the contest at www.aeroplan.com/30years and then can earn entries in the following ways:
This is a great frequent flyer program for Canadians living in Alberta and British Columbia. This airline flies from Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Edmonton in Canada to cities in Alaska, Hawaii, the lower 48 states, and Mexico.
Alaska Airlines® does not belong to any global airline alliance like the Star AllianceTM, but you do have the opportunity to earn and redeem miles across airlines from different alliances. This program makes sense for flyers that do not fly frequently enough in the United States with either Delta or American to achieve any type of Elite status with those carriers. You can credit the miles that you would earn flying those airlines to your Alaska Airlines® mileage account, making this a flexible program.
Members of this program earn one mile per mile flown on Alaska Airlines® and their partners. You earn a minimum of 500 miles for short hops, i.e. Victoria, British Columbia to Seattle, Washington. First class fares earn 50 percent additional bonus miles, and Full Flex fares earn an additional 25 percent. Earning varies with partner airlines, and most offer actual flight miles with fewer miles for discounted coach fares and more miles for higher fare classes.
Alaska Airlines® has many bonus mile offers on its website. They reward travel booked through Alaska Airlines® Vacations and premium fares booked (First, Business and Premium economy class tickets) with their airline partners.
They also have one of the top travel reward credit cards available for Canadians, the Alaska Airlines® Platinum MasterCard Credit Card.
This card features:
I have this credit card, and I really enjoy having the companion fare certificate. I use this for long-haul flights in North America to Florida or Hawaii, where the fares can be high flying from British Columbia.
You have the option of using one-way or round-trip awards at three levels of redemption: Super Saver, Choice, and Full Flex for flights with Alaska Airlines. You can also redeem miles with fifteen other carriers, including American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, and KLM.
If you travel enough with Alaska Airlines® and their select airline partners, you can qualify for elite status. As an MVP, MVP Gold, or Gold 75K member, you can enjoy great benefits, special treatment, and even bonus miles on every flight.
I have redeemed my Alaska Airlines® miles for flights on the floatplane from Victoria to Seattle’s Lake Union with former partner Kenmore Air, flights to Miami, San Diego, Los Angeles, and for a trip to London, England with partner American Airlines.
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Coast Hotels is a hotel chain in western North America with over 40 hotels and resorts in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. Every pre-tax dollar that you spend towards applicable rates or packages at Coast Hotels & Resorts, including room and dining charges, earns Coast Rewards points.
This program lets you choose between collecting Coast Rewards points, Alaska Airline Miles or Aeroplan® Miles. You can earn up to 500 miles per stay with either Aeroplan® or Alaska Airmiles.
Coast Hotels and Resorts range from suburban and airport properties such as those in Greater Vancouver; Edmonton, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta; Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon to resort-designated properties such as: The Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel in Osoyoos, British Columbia; The Coast Sundance Lodge in Sun Peaks, British Columbia; The Coast Pyramid Lake (Alberta) Resort in Jasper, Alberta; the Hillcrest Hotel, a Coast Resort in Revelstoke, British Columbia; the Maui Coast Hotel in Maui, Hawaii, and the Coast Capri Hotel, in Kelowna, British Columbia.
American Express Platinum Cardmembers are invited to an advance screening of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, starring Jennifer Lawrence.
The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of Commander Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage.
WHEN:
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Registration – 7:00 p.m.
Screening – 8:00 p.m.
This film is rated PG-13.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS AVAILABLE:
Toronto:
SilverCity Yonge & Eglinton, 2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Three hundred and seventy (370) complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of two (2) tickets per Basic Platinum Cardmember
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, 259 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON
Three hundred and sixty (360) complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of two (2) tickets per Basic Platinum Cardmember
Calgary:
Cineplex Odeon Westhills Calgary, 165 Stewart Green SW Calgary, AB
One hundred and sixty (160) complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of two (2) tickets per Basic Platinum Cardmember
Vancouver:
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver, 900 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
One hundred and seventy (170) complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of two (2) tickets per Basic Platinum Cardmember
Edmonton:
Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas, 1525-99th Street NW, Edmonton, AB
One hundred and fifty (150) complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of two (2) tickets per Basic Platinum Cardmember
Due to the high demand for access to this event, American Express asks that Platinum Cardmembers adhere to the following guidelines:
TO BOOK THESE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PLATINUM CONCIERGE AT 1-866-323-6979. TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED AND ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
I enjoy airplane wi-fi, especially without paying for it!
Did you know that some apps can work without the in-flight WI-FI?
The prices are outrageous for posting a Facebo
Erica Ho at Map Happy found that many Google apps, as well as a few others, often work as long as you’re connected to the wi-fi network on the plane.
Here is a list of apps to use for FREE!
Have you used this before?
Personally, when I was on a cruise I was able to visit other websites even though I never paid for the WI-FI. I need to test this for our future Air Canada flights using Go-Go.
Air Canada has announced some changes to its Altitude program.
Introducing redemptions to Premium Economy
In early 2015, Aeroplan members will be able to redeem their Aeroplan Miles for Premium Economy seats on Air Canada. Details will be forthcoming soon.
250 Mile Minimum
For travel as of March 1, 2015, miles earned will be based on the actual distance flown and the fare option purchased for each flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada rouge and Star Alliance™ member airlines. Mileage accrual will no longer be rounded up to a 250 Mile minimum. This change includes Rapidair flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montreal or Ottawa, or between Toronto City Centre Airport and Montreal.
Here is the updated chart:
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 go to medical appointments.
My story is that when I was young and broke freshly graduated university student, I couldn’t afford a ticket to a wedding in Southern Ontario and my friend’s mother loaned me her AIR MILES for a ticket so I can be with my friends for the wedding!
I always remind myself to always try to help people that need a hand sometimes!
As we all get ready to settle into the Thanksgiving long weekend and in the spirit of giving thanks and reflecting on our friends and families, I wanted to share with you a story about Christine & Stephanie. The two met seven years ago while both of their children were admitted to Sick Kids Hospital. While they remained close, it was their dream to have Christine and her son Colin come to Thunder Bay (my home town) to visit with Stephanie and her family.
Watch the video to see how the story unfolded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X35kRvnBPXQ&feature=youtu.be
What is your #AirMilesStory?
Post your story on airmiles.ca/stories.
I did not receive compensation from AIR MILES for writing this post or sharing this story (I thought it was a good tie-in with Thanksgiving this weekend)!
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 Google.
Since Google Now features such deep integration with Google search, it obviously has the ability to tell when you’ve been searching for a flight. Now, however, Google Now will take note of a search and constantly monitor specific flights for you, periodically popping up a card that shows pricing changes for the flights you’re looking for.
Does anyone use this app on Android?
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 think the American Express Gold Rewards card is a better value (25,000 Membership Rewards Points and first year free and great benefits).
Here is a summary of the new changes:
Redeem your $200 travel credit online.
Now, get the added convenience of redeeming your annual $200 travel credit online when you book your travel at americanexpress.ca/travel.
New Centurion Lounges.
Enjoy complimentary access to The CenturionSM Lounges, where you’ll experience world-class service chef-crafted fare, premium wines and specialty cocktails in a luxurious, contemporary setting.
Newly Opened
Located in Terminal B on the third level, pre-security.
Hours: 6:00am – 8:00pm
Existing Lounges
Located in Concourse D opposite Gate D1.
Hours: 5:00am – 12:00am
Located in Concourse D opposite Gate D17 on the upper level.
Hours: 5:00am – 10:00pm
Simply present your Platinum Card, and upon request, your same-day boarding pass on any carrier and government issued ID.
Future lounge locations are expected to open at San Francisco International Airport by the end of 2014, and Miami International Airport in early 2015.
Enjoy complimentary access to Plaza Premium Lounges all over the world offering exceptional airport lounge experiences.
Located in Terminal 2 – The Queen’s Terminal, Lounge A3
Hours: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Ground level, Terminal 1, International Departures
Open 24 hours daily
Simply present your Platinum Card, and upon request, your same-day ticket on any carrier and government issued ID.
As a Platinum Cardmember you have access to more than 600 airport lounges in 83 countries.