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…
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 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.
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…
I found this interesting infographic that shows interesting yet strange items you can bring on a plane! Who is bringing these things (like a Seinfeld joke), like martial arts equipment, and why can’t I bring a snow globe? Source
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.…
We found a nice promo with Shop.ca (where we bought our 2 vanities and earned a whopping 18000 Aeroplan miles). They have a 15x Aeroplan Miles promo where you will earn 15 Aeroplan miles for every $1 purchase! Here is a link to Shop.ca.
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…
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…
As someone with allergies it is important to know each airline’s policies when travelling. Many of them have detailed policies, and this chart lists the policies of 13 major carriers, including Air Canada. Most airlines have detailed precautionary measures and emergency protocol they take for all kinds of other allergies, too. Allergic Living researched and put together a list of…