Canadian Travel Hacking

Category: Point and Mile Bonuses

  • Earn Up To 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles With Every $100 Best Western Travel Card Purchased

    Aeroplan is giving away 1,000 miles for every $100 Best Western travel card purchase.

    To earn the 1,000 bonus miles, you must be a Best Western Rewards member, select “Aeroplan” as your earning preference, and purchase a $100 Travel Card online now through December 31, 2013.

    The Travel Card is basically just a gift card and can be used like cash at 4,000 Best Western hotels worldwide. If you’re not already a member of Best Western Rewards, you can sign up for an account here. There is no limit to the amount of cards you can buy, and with the holidays coming up now could be a good time to stock up on them as gifts for family and friends. The Best Western card can be used at over 4,000 hotels in over 100 countries worldwide.

    Maximize your earning with Best Western and Aeroplan.
    Maximize your earning with Best Western and Aeroplan.

    You must purchase on the Best Western website.

    Once your account has been created, go into your account preferences and select “Earning preference: Airline/Partner Rewards,” then enter your Aeroplan account number and choose Air Canada from the drop down box for airline. When you place your order for a $100 Travel Card, the 1,000 Aeroplan miles will be credited to your Aeroplan account in 4-6 weeks and you will also earn Aeroplan on Best Western stays.

  • New discount airline prepares for launch in Vancouver

    A new discount airline could soon be coming to Western Canada, potentially offering significantly cheaper air travel for Canadians.

    Vancouver Airline.

    The company is called Jetlines. It’s being launched by a group of aviation veterans based in Vancouver.

    Already, the company says it has negotiated landing slots at airports in Western Canada.

    “We’re starting from Winnipeg and west and routes… that are not served or they’re underserved or they’re only served through a connection,” said David Solloway, who will serve as Jetlines’ chief commercial officer.

    Solloway said they are modelling the company after such deep-discount airlines as Ryanair in Europe and Allegiant Air in the U.S., offering fares 40 to 60 per cent cheaper than current averages.

  • Tangerine Saturday – Aeroplan eStore 2x miles

    CIBC Aeroplan® Visa™ cardholders are in for a shopping treat. This Saturday, earn double miles on all eligible retail purchases,* including taxes, at all your favourite retailers online and in store.
    THIS SATURDAY, DOUBLE YOUR MILES

  • Convert to Aeroplan points now for up to 25,000 bonus miles

    Don’t miss out on this year–end bonus bonanza. From November 11 to December 9, 2013, convert points from a wide selection of partner loyalty programs to Aeroplan Miles for an amazing bonus reward.

    Aeroplan will combine all the miles you convert with different partners to help you reach a higher bonus threshold and reap the rewards in thousands of Bonus Aeroplan Miles.
    FROM NOVEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 9, YOU COULD EARN UP TO 25,000 BONUS AEROPLAN MILES — CONVERT NOW >

    Aeroplan bonus
    Aeroplan bonus
    CONVERT YOUR POINTS TO 5,000 AEROPLAN MILES -> GET A BONUS OF 1,000 AEROPLAN MILES OR 10,000 AEROPLAN MILES -> GET A BONUS OF 2,000 AEROPLAN MILES OR 20,000 AEROPLAN MILES -> GET A BONUS OF 4,000 AEROPLAN MILES OR 50,000 AEROPLAN MILES -> GET A BONUS OF 10,000 AEROPLAN MILES OR 100,000 AEROPLAN MILES -> GET A BONUS OF 25,000 AEROPLAN MILES
    FAST AND EASY
    STEP 1 — Select a partner and follow the conversion directions on the partner's loyalty program website.
    STEP 2 — Repeat with as many partners as you like. Aeroplan calculates your bonus based on the total miles combined during the promotion.
    STEP 3 — Watch your mileage balance soar! CONVERT NOW >

  • Aeroplan Bonus Through October 28, 2013, earn 5X Miles on all purchases though eStore

    Great deal for those shopping at the Aeroplan eStore.

    eStore bonus.
    eStore bonus.

    With more than 100 online retailers, the Aeroplan eStore lets you earn miles when you shop online from the comfort of your home. Plus, until October 28, 2013, earn 5X Miles on all purchases though eStore.

    Remember to buy a gift card and use it in the future to double-dip!

  • Aeroplan Members – Earn 10 miles per $1 spent plus a bonus of 150 miles on all flowers

    Aeroplan members! Earn 10 miles per $1 spent plus a bonus of 150 miles on all flowers!  Your offer will be automatically applied at checkout.  Promotion code: APHPB150

    Promotion Code: APHPB150
    Promotion period: 10/1/2013 – 10/31/2013
    Offer can be redeemed on the website.
    Aeroplan Teleflora bonus.
    Aeroplan Teleflora bonus.

    The premium bouquet above would earn 750 Aeroplan miles (plus the bonus).

    Deal is available at Teleflora.ca

  • Uber Taxi Montreal – $15 off your first ride

    In celebration of its Montreal expansion new users can use the code UBERMTL15 for $15 off your first Montreal uberTAXI ride!

    Uber Montreal.
    Uber Montreal.

    Uber’s app connects you with the closest available Montreal taxi. No longer will you have to wonder about the who your driver is, where they are, and how long it will be until they arrive. These details are neatly displayed on your phone. An SMS message will let you know your taxi has arrived, so put on your dancing shoes and hop in. No more waiting in the cold!

    No cash? No problem. Uber securely stores your payment details so you can hop in and out of your taxi without ever reaching into your pocket. At the end of your trip a detailed receipt is automatically e-mailed to you. No need to fumble with crumpled pieces of paper. Better still, left something behind in the car? Respond to your receipt and our dedicated Montreal support team will help make sure you get it back quickly!

    Making your taxi experience Uber means ensuring consistently high quality and reliability. We know you’ll love the added convenience of getting around town the Uber way, with amazing features like fare splitting and the ability to share your ETA.

    Please note that during the testing phase there will be limited availability as we work to make Uber your choice for getting around town. If you can’t get a car at first, try again in a few minutes!

    Download their app for Android, iOS, Windows Phone & Blackberry right now!!

  • Mileage Plan Shopping – Alaska Airlines – 750 bonus miles

    Mileage Plan Shopping is the virtual home to endless name-brand shopping experiences, each one giving you the chance to earn additional miles on each purchase you make. You’ll earn even more when you use your Alaska Airlines credit card.

    Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping Bonus
    Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping Bonus

    Give it a first-time try, and for a limited time you can receive an additional 750 Bonus Miles.

    Simply opt-in to receive special offer emails to get 250 miles. Then, make a first purchase to receive an additional 500 miles.

    Enjoy!

  • Get 500 bonus Expedia points – book with the mobileapp

    The award-winning Expedia app is now better than ever, with new Expedia Rewards features to make earning points even easier.
    Expedia mobile app bonus.
    Expedia mobile app bonus.

    Download it today to:
    •  Book flights and hotels anywhere, anytime.
    •  Earn Expedia Rewards points for all app purchases.
    •  Access saved itineraries quickly.
    •  Filter search results by VIP Access® hotels, hand-selected for their excellent guest reviews.
    •  Enjoy mobile-exclusive coupons and deals, like hotels up to 40% off.

    Special offer: Get 500 bonus Expedia Rewards points each time you book a hotel or flight on the app. Book and travel by December 31, 2013.

    Download the App »

  • Earn 5x Aeroplan Miles on all IHG stays this fall

    Make your travel more rewarding. Earn 5X the Aeroplan® Miles on your stays from Sept 1, 2013, until Nov 30, 2013.

    Earn 5X the Aeroplan® Miles on your stays from Sept 1, 2013, until Nov 30, 2013.
    Earn 5X the Aeroplan® Miles on your stays from Sept 1, 2013, until Nov 30, 2013.

    That’s 2,500 miles per stay, with no limit on the amount of stays.

    HERE’S HOW:

    1. JOIN IHG® Rewards Club (if already a member, click Register Now).

    2. CHOOSE Aeroplan as your earning preference.

    3. STAY between Sept 1, 2013, until Nov 30, 2013.

    4. EARN 5X the Aeroplan Miles on every qualifying stay at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Alliance Resorts,Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Resort®,Holiday Inn Club Vacations® hotels, Staybridge Suites® or Candlewood Suites® hotels.