Welcome back to Week 3 of the 2022 Prince of Travel Awards. Many thanks to those of you who had cast your votes back in Weeks 1 and 2!
2022 Prince of Travel Awards Categories
As a reminder, the 37 categories for the 2022 Prince of Travel Awards are as follows (new categories for this year are highlighted in italics):
Credit Cards
Best Premium Credit CardBest Travel Credit CardBest Small Business Credit CardBest Credit Card Signup BonusBest Visa CardBest MastercardBest Credit Card PerkBest Cash Back Credit CardBest No-Fee Credit CardBest No FX Fee Credit CardBest New Financial ProductBest US Credit Card
Loyalty Programs
Best Transferable Points CurrencyBest Fixed-Value Points CurrencyBest Airline Loyalty ProgramBest Hotel Loyalty ProgramBest Hotel Elite StatusBest International Award Sweet SpotBest PromotionBest Positive ChangeBest New Aeroplan Partner
Airlines & Lounges
- Best Domestic Business Class
- Best Domestic Economy Class
- Best International Business Class
- Best International First Class
- Best Airport Lounge in Canada
- Best Business Class Lounge
- Best First Class Lounge
- Best New Aviation Product
Hotels & Destinations
- Best Hotel in Canada (Points)
- Best Hotel in Canada (Cash)
- Best Resort in Canada (Points)
- Best Resort in Canada (Cash)
- Best International City Hotel
- Best Overwater Villa
- Best Aspirational Hotel (Points)
- Most Exciting Destination Reopening
Week 3: Airlines & Lounges
In Week 3 of voting, it’s time to cast your vote on the eight Airlines & Lounge categories, with a shortlist of nominees among each category for you to choose from.
Best Domestic Business Class
There are a variety of both narrow-body and wide-body business class products in Canadian skies. Considering price, comfort, and convenience, which is your favourite?
- Air Canada A220 / 737 MAX 8 Business Class
- Air Canada 777 Signature Class
- Air Canada 787 Signature Class
- Air Canada A330 Signature Class
- WestJet 787 Business Class
Best Domestic Economy Class
Considering price, comfort, and convenience, which airline offers the best experience in economy class when travelling within Canada?
- Air Canada
- Flair Airlines
- Porter Airlines
- Swoop
- WestJet
Best International Business Class
When travelling outside of Canada, what’s your favourite aspirational business class product to book on points?
- ANA “The Room” 777 Business Class
- EVA Air 787 Business Class
- Japan Airlines 787 Apex Suite
- Qatar Airways 777 / A350 Qsuites
- Turkish Airlines 787 / A350 Business Class
Best International First Class
First Class is, undoubtedly, the best way to travel the world in true luxury. Of the major aspirational First Class cabins that are bookable on points, what’s your favourite?
- ANA “The Suite” 777 First Class
- Emirates A380 / 777 First Class
- Air France La Première
- Qatar Airways First Class Operated on Cathay Pacific 777 Aircraft
- Singapore A380 Suites Class
Best Airport Lounge in Canada
It’s customary to head to the lounge for a bite, a drink, and a nice place to rest prior to boarding your flight. What’s your favourite airport lounge in Canada?
- Air France Business Lounge Montreal
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Toronto International
- Cathay Pacific Lounge Vancouver
- WestJet Elevation Lounge Calgary
- Air Canada Signature Suite Toronto
Best Business Class Lounge
Business class lounges around the world make for relaxing spaces to rest, eat, and drink. Many airlines boast that their lounges are world-class, but whose is the best?
- Air Canada Signature Suites
- Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge Doha
- United Polaris Lounges
- Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge Istanbul
- Swiss Business Class Lounge Zurich
Best First Class Lounge
First Class lounges are the crème de la crème of luxury airport lounges. Which lounge offers the best experience on the ground?
- Air France La Première Lounge Paris
- Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt
- Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge Doha
- Singapore Airlines The Private Room Singapore
- Swiss First Class Lounge Zurich
Best New Aviation Product
Airlines are constantly innovating in the premium cabin space. In 2022, which is the best new product in the sky?
- Finnair “No-Recline” Business Class
- Etihad Airways A350 Business Class
- Qatar Airways First Class Operated on Cathay Pacific 777 Aircraft
- Virgin Atlantic A330neo Business Class
Week 3: Vote Now
As part of the voting process, you are invited to select your top choice among the candidates in each category.
It’s up to you how you vote: feel free to vote based on either your personal experience with any of the candidates or your impressions of each candidate as a savvy points collector.
If you’d like to abstain from voting in any category, simply leave it blank.
The order of the candidates is randomized as part of the survey to avoid introducing bias into your vote. After you’ve completed your vote and picked the winner in all eight categories, hit the Submit button and your vote will be counted!
Without further ado, you can submit your vote for Week 3 of the 2022 Prince of Travel Awards below:
Week 3 of voting will close at the end of Sunday, December 4.
Week 4 will take place the following week and the winners will be announced on Monday, December 12. Happy voting!