I love the Aeroplan distinction program as it is not just a frequent flyer program (I no longer travel frequently for work). It gives you many nice bonuses like bonus Aeroplan Miles for stays, reduced miles for Market Fare Flight Rewards, bid miles on dExclusives, one-of-a-kind experiences and items offered through an exclusive online auction site. I don’t fly as much…
Thankfully I don’t have this problem anymore but for my readers under 25, when you rent a car, you usually need to pay a hefty surcharge (because you are an inexperienced driver). I feel for you as I remember paying these for a trip but I have some tips and tricks that will help you out! 1. Get a AAA…
How many of you are AIR MILES Collectors? How many of you are Oynx though? This is achievable by earning 6,000 AIR MILES in one year! This to me seems impossibl Onyx Benefits Greater access to airline seats Book select flights using up to 40% fewer reward miles Preferential pricing on cruises and vacation packages Merchandise for up to 50%…
Roam Mobility today announced its new 4G LTE Network for Canadians travelling in the USA. This enhanced network offers several new features, including faster data speeds, multimedia messaging (MMS), improved coverage and more features. As a previous user of Roam Mobility in New Orleans, we are excited and pleased to see that they can move forward. 4G LTE is a faster…
Air Canada has opened its latest International Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2, also known as The Queen’s Terminal, Departures Area 2B. Located at Star Alliance’s largest airport hub and Air Canada’s largest international station, Air Canada’s London Heathrow Maple Leaf Lounge is a “serene, stylish oasis where eligible Air Canada and Star Alliance customers can…
Travel isn’t always exotic hotels or flights – in Canada camping and hauling a trailer is very popular and economical! Here are some helpful points to keep in mind when you head out on the highway with your RV combination. Know how heavy your load is. Most recreational trailers weigh less than 4,600 kg. If your trailer weighs under 4,600 kg…
I like new pricing models for airlines. Cathay is doing something interesting (announced today). Enhance – make an offer for an upgrade to the next higher cabin class. During the trial period, they invite passengers booked on Economy Class and Premium Economy Class to place an offer for a chance to upgrade, with the following criteria: Passengers travelling on 1 of our…
I love having my Canadian passport – but I always wondered what other countries’ passports looked like. Here are some of my favourites: Am I missing any cool looking passports?
Porter is going to start charging for baggage! The first piece of luggage will cost $25, the second $35-40 and subsequent checked bags will be $100+. There are added fees if your checked baggage is overweight, this is the fee for checking the baggage only. These fees apply to flights leaving May 14th or later if you booked after April…
Air Canada will begin offering WiFi on North American flights next month with a plan to offer the service on all its North American narrow-body aircraft by the end of next year. The airline has two Airbus A319 planes offering WiFi now in a test project and has hooked up with in-flight WiFi provider Gogo to equip 29 aircraft this…