In December 2021, Plaza Premium opened two new lounges at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Amongst them is the Plaza Premium Landmark Lounge Toronto, located in Terminal 3. As the name might suggest, the lounge is the new flagship property of the Plaza Premium brand, and it also happens to be the largest independently operated lounge in North America. In This Post Plaza Premium … [Read more...]
Cheap Weekend Trips From Baltimore
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Aeroplan eStore: Earn Points for Online Shopping
One of the most attractive features of the Aeroplan program is that there are many methods to come across Aeroplan points. Aside from spending on a co-branded credit card, transferring points in from American Express Membership Rewards and other bank programs, and crediting paid flights, the Aeroplan eStore is another easy way to boost your points balance on everyday spending. By making online … [Read more...]
Aeroplan Adds Partnership with PAL Airlines
Aeroplan has added PAL Airlines to its list of partners, marking the first new airline to join forces with Aeroplan in 2023. The airline, which is based in Newfoundland and Labrador and serves destinations in the Maritimes and Quebec, brings the total number of Aeroplan’s partner airlines ever-so-close to 50. The addition of PAL Airlines adds more connectivity in Eastern Canada, giving … [Read more...]
Review: Courtyard Toronto Downtown
I recently went home to Toronto to reconnect with my family for a brief weekend sojourn. It was important for me to find a hotel that had an excellent price-to-quality ratio, especially since I hardly needed luxuries such as free breakfast or full service due to the brevity of my stay. Fortunately, the well-situated Courtyard Toronto Downtown fulfilled all my needs at a fair price, and had … [Read more...]
Air Canada Launches New Montreal–Amsterdam Route
Air Canada will soon offer another direct flight from Canada to Europe. Beginning June 2, 2023, Air Canada will operate a direct flight between Montreal and Amsterdam on a seasonal basis. This route complements the existing year-round service between Toronto and Amsterdam, and could be a good way to get a deal on a flight to Holland for the summer months. Air Canada’s New Montreal–Amsterdam … [Read more...]
Review: Westin Tokyo
Prior to heading up to Hokkaido for a ski trip, my friends flew in from Calgary and we spent a few days in Tokyo as they adjusted to the time difference. When I was considering all the options available for us, the Westin Tokyo struck a good balance between value, facilities, and access to the rest of the city. In This Post Westin Tokyo – Booking I managed to score a … [Read more...]
Air Miles Adds Partnership with Canada Jetlines
Air Miles has announced its latest partnership, and it’s set to join forces with Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines. This development comes less than a week after the loyalty program appeared to be headed for trouble, only to be revived with BMO announcing its intention to acquire the loyalty program from Loyalty Ventures. This is indeed a unique and perhaps unexpected partnership, … [Read more...]
China Reopening to Canadian Travellers (The World Is Open!)
In what feels like the much-anticipated end of a long era of pandemic-related travel restrictions, Mainland China will be reopening to the world once and for all. Effective March 14, 2023, China will resume accepting applications for and issuing all types of visas, and any visas issued prior to March 28, 2020 that haven’t expired will be considered valid. Since China ended quarantine for … [Read more...]
Alaska Mileage Plan Increases Japan Airlines First Class Pricing
In the latest devaluation of award program sweet spots, Alaska Mileage Plan has increased the cost of redeeming miles for Japan Airlines First Class flights. Without warning, one of the program’s best sweet spots has increased by up to 43%. This unfortunate news comes hot off the heels of two other recent program devaluations, which is certainly a tough pill to swallow. Alaska Mileage Plan … [Read more...]
Review: Four Seasons Toronto
Earlier this year, I enjoyed my first-ever stay with Four Seasons, and what better place to get acquainted with the brand than at its original location in Toronto? Four Seasons has one of the loftiest reputations among the world’s major hotel chains, and I had heard many amazing accounts about the brand over the years, including its unparalleled level of service. As a result, I certainly had very … [Read more...]
WestJet Group to Acquire Sunwing Airlines
A year ago, WestJet announced its plans to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. Since then, the deal has been going through regulatory approval processes, as well as an assessment from the Competition Bureau. Late last week, the deal moved one step closer to completion, as it received the support of the federal government, albeit with a handful of conditions. While the deal isn’t final … [Read more...]
Buy Aeroplan Points with an 80% Bonus or a 45% Discount
Aeroplan has frequent sales on buying points with its Buy & Gift Points feature. The loyalty program has developed a reputation for creative promotions, with past offers including Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD) on purchased points, a gifting bonus, and some very high bonuses of 100% or more. For this round, there are two options to choose from, which is again a unique approach. From now … [Read more...]
Save Time at Canadian Airport Security with Express
In the recent past, five major Canadian airports made going through security a bit easier with the introduction of Express. With the service, passengers can pre-book a timeslot to go through security, which could wind up saving time that you’d otherwise have spent waiting in line. While the service is useful at any point throughout the year, it is particularly helpful during peak periods, such as … [Read more...]
BMO Announces Deal to Acquire Air Miles
Following hot on the heels of yesterday’s revelation that Air Miles’s parent company Loyalty Ventures is set to file for bankruptcy protection, BMO has now announced a deal to acquire the Air Miles loyalty program from Loyalty Ventures. The two entities have signed a purchase agreement for Canada’s largest loyalty program, although the deal is subject to court approval and the completion of … [Read more...]
Air Miles Headed for Bankruptcy (Redeem Your Miles Now!)
Air Miles has been in troubled waters for a long time now, and today, its future has become even more uncertain. It appears that its parent company Loyalty Ventures Incorporated is preparing for bankruptcy filing, which sounds a lot like the final nail in the coffin for the beleaguered Air Miles. Loyalty Ventures Prepares Bankruptcy Filing As reported by Bloomberg, Air Miles’s parent company … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, Sail! Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Disney Cruise
If you’ve been to any of the Disney parks or resorts, you’ll quickly realize that planning for your trip isn’t necessarily a breeze. Going unprepared means you’ll end up wasting a lot of time and unnecessarily spending more money. Going on a Disney cruise is no different; however, a bit of planning beforehand can go a long way towards making your onboard experience more relaxing, and you can save … [Read more...]
Buy Alaska Miles with a 50% Bonus
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a popular program for its great deals on redemptions and frequent mileage sales. With their current sale, you can earn up to 50% bonus miles on your purchase. This sale is on for just a short time, ending on 11:59pm PST on March 15, 2023, so be sure to capitalize on the offer before then if you’re interested. Buy Alaska Miles with a 50% Bonus Normally, Alaska … [Read more...]
Buy British Airways Avios with a 40% Bonus
Buying points can often represent a great deal, especially when topping up your account for a redemption or for premium cabin award tickets where cash costs are eye-popping. British Airways Avios, a popular program for Canadians with access to award inventory on many high-end Oneworld partners, is currently offering another round of its 40% promotion on purchased Avios. Buy Avios with a 40% … [Read more...]
Montreal Weekend Trip: An Itinerary With Restaurants To Try
This article may contain affiliate links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. For more details, read the disclosure page.Home to the world-famous Cirque du Soleil, Montreal is North America’s top host city for international events, going as far as to host the Olympics in 1976, the first ever held in Canada. Highlighting the arts, … [Read more...]