Qatar Airways Privilege Club has recently made some changes to the award redemption fees it levies on Avios bookings.

As of September 30, 2024, complimentary Boingo Wi-Fi will no longer be a benefit included on World and World Elite Mastercard products.

Turkish Airlines is launching its second route to Australia, as it’s set to begin flying from Istanbul to Sydney in December 2024.

Award-search website point.me has released its first-ever rankings of global airline loyalty programs based on a range of criteria.

Marriott and MGM have expanded on their partnership by now allowing reciprocal points transfers between their loyalty programs.

As the potential of a strike by its pilots looms, Air Canada has extended its flexible rebooking policy for passengers with flights in

Aeroplan Elite Status members can now choose to convert Aeroplan points to Marriott Bonvoy points at a 1:1 ratio.

It’s now possible to earn and redeem Air France KLM Flying Blue miles on flights with SAS Scandinavian Airlines.

Air Canada is making some changes to its official check-in policy, as it will standardize the check-in cut-off time for most flights.

Starting in the spring of 2025, Air Canada is launching two new non-stop routes from Montreal to Porto and Naples.

As of June 2025, Air Canada will offer non-stop service between Toronto and Prague as it resumes the route for the first time since 2019.

August 26, 2024 marks the last day to apply for the American Express Business Edge Card, after which it’s being closed to new

Hyatt is continuing to expand its lifestyle portfolio with the purchase of hotel giant Standard International.

Sonder and Marriott International have announced a long-term partnership that will see the creation of the Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Avianca LifeMIles has introduced changes to its award pricing, increasing in some cases and decreasing in others.

As of August 15, 2024, Canada Jetlines has ceased its operations, grounding its fleet of four Airbus A320 aircraft.

As of March 31, 2025, Air Canada is resuming its non-stop service between Ottawa (YOW) and London Heathrow (LHR).

Zurich-based Edelweiss Air is launching a new route from Zurich to Halifax next summer, offering a new way to cross the Atlantic.

Starting October 26, 2024, Air Canada will resume its seasonal flights between Vancouver and Dubai, enabling connections to its partners Emirates

Royal Air Maroc’s Casablanca–Toronto route will commence December 8, 2024, complementing its Casablanca–Montreal services.

Porter Airlines is launching new non-stop flights from Toronto to two destinations in California this winter.

As of July 31, 2024, Calgary-based WestJet and Yukon-based Air North have launched an interline agreement.

Beginning in November 2024, Porter Airlines will offer non-stop flights from Ottawa and Montreal to Las Vegas.

As of July 25, 2024, the US-issued American Express® Gold Card has had changes made to the annual fee and its perks and benefits.

World of Hyatt has launched a new exclusive alliance with Under Canvas, a collection of luxury outdoor resorts across the United States.

Aeroplan has added Eurowings as its newest redemption partner, giving members more options to fly further using their points.

Qatar Airways has unveiled an upgrade to its “First in Business” Qsuite offering.

Korean Air has launched its newest business class product, Prestige Suites 2.0, on its new Boeing 787-10 aircraft.

Turkish Airlines has unveiled its new “Crystal” business class product, which is set to debut in the skies as early as 2025.

As of July 23, 2024, Air France La Première passengers will be treated to a revamped ground experience. Here’s a sneak peak at what to

As of November 1, 2024, Air India will launch its new Airbus A350-900s on the Delhi–New York (JFK) route and expanding to Newark (EWR) in early

Air France KLM Flying Blue has added EL AL Israel Airlines as its newest partner for earning and redeeming miles.

British Airways Executive Club has increased the cost of the cash component on many Reward Flight Saver bookings.

As of October 27, 2024, Etihad Airways will launch the Airbus A350-1000 on the Abu Dhabi–Toronto route, featuring the airline’s newest

For the second time in less than a year, British Airways has increased the cost in Avios for flights with American Airlines and Alaska

AIR MILES is expanding its partnership with Pharmasave, one of Canada’s largest chains of independently owned community pharmacies.

AIR MILES has enabled transfers between Dream Miles and Cash Miles balances for Gold and Onyx members, adding flexibility to the program.

As of September 1, 2024, Air India will launch its new Airbus A350-900s between Delhi and London on 14 of 17 weekly flights.

Air Canada is launching new routes and expanding service to Sun destinations for the Winter 2024 schedule.

Porter Airlines is more than doubling its capacity to Florida this winter, including the launch of new routes.

WestJet and Condor Airlines have expanded on their existing partnership by entering into a codeshare agreement.

As of October 8, 2024, Amex will make a change to the earning structure on the American Express Cobalt Card.

Aeroplan has extended its no-expiry policy through to November 30, 2025, after which points will expire with no activity for 18 months.

Virgin Atlantic has announced the upcoming launch of a new London–Toronto route, which is set to begin on March 30, 2025.

WestJet is cancelling service between Hamilton and Atlantic Canada, as well as reducing its operations to two cities in Florida.

Air France KLM Flying Blue has added Oman Air as its newest partner for earning and redeeming miles.

WestJet has announced highlights of its Winter 2024 schedule, which primarily brings a large increase to service from Edmonton.

Air Canada passengers travelling in economy on domestic and transborder routes will now enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and premium snacks.

Oneworld has announced that Fiji Airways and Oman Air will become its newest full members in 2024, boosting its membership to 15 airlines.

Air Canada has announced a new Toronto–Mumbai route, as well as a strategic expansion of service to India for the Winter 2024/2025 schedule.

WestJet has introduced UltraBasic fares, which offer passengers a low price but come with many exclusions and restrictions.

WestJet has announced some upcoming changes to the fees charged for a second passenger on Premium or PremiumFlex fares with an annual companion

Air Canada will remain the Official Airline of Team Canada through its renewed partnership with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has quietly increased the pricing of medium- and long-haul ANA business class awards as of May 23, 2024.

Finnair Plus has announced that 1:1 transfers between Finnair Avios and British Airways Avios will go live as of May 22, 2024.

As of May 16, 2024, Alaska Airlines is offering year-round daily service between Seattle and Toronto.

The next phase of Bilt Rewards and Alaska Airlines’s partnership has gone live, incentivizing co-branded cardholders with 3x points on Bilt

Aeroplan is simplifying the validity period of eUpgrades as of July 1, 2024, as well as improving the eUpgrade rollover benefit on premium credit

As of May 8, 2024, Bilt Rewards has added Hilton Honors to its growing roster of transfer partners.

Air Canada has inaugurated its partnership with The Landline Company to provide motorcoach service from Hamilton and Waterloo to Toronto

Air Canada has paused implementing changes to its seat selection policy at check-in for passengers travelling on select economy fares. 

Mr & Mrs Smith properties are now bookable through Hyatt channels, and are eligible for earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points.

AIR MILES® has announced its latest round of improvements, including increased earning at wholesale clubs and alcohol retailers.

Korean Air and WestJet have strengthened their codeshare agreement in time for the launch of WestJet’s Calgary–Seoul flights.

Air Canada has announced the addition of three new live sports channels available through its in-flight entertainment system.

Air India has announced the first international route for its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, set to begin on May 1, 2024.

Air Canada has released highlights of its schedule for Summer 2024, with a number of new routes and increased capacity throughout its network.

Lufthansa will debut the new Allegris business class product on the Munich–Vancouver route beginning on May 1, 2024.

RBC has made changes to the earning rates on the RBC® British Airways Visa Infinite†.

Recently, Preferred Offers have been appearing on various American Express cards through refer-a-friend links.

Scandinavian Airlines is set to leave the Star Alliance as of August 31, 2024, at which point it will begin integrating with SkyTeam.

American Express Canada has made some changes to the cards that the personal and business variants of the Platinum card can refer to.

Air India has launched a revamped Flying Returns loyalty program, marking the latest step in the airline’s transformation.

On April 10, 2024, WestJet will introduce a new Extended Comfort booking option for passengers travelling in economy.

RBC has finalized its acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada, and we know more details about the conversion of HSBC Rewards to RBC Avion Rewards.

Amex US has made sweeping changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, including an increased annual fee and amendments to the

Air France has announced the expansion of its network and the continued rollout of new cabins for the Summer 2024 travel season.

Singapore Airlines is enhancing its premium economy experience with an expanded food and beverage selection, as well as a new amenity kit.

Hilton has announced its intention to acquire Graduate Hotels this year, which will add to its growing portfolio of lifestyle brands.

Porter Airlines is launching new seasonal flights from Montreal to Los Angeles and San Francisco, which are to begin in June 2024.

Award-search website point.me has teamed up with American Express US to launch the point.me for Membership Rewards® points experience.

Marriott and MGM have partnered to launch the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, with all 16 properties now open for reservations on

Air Canada has announced some changes to the benefits offered to members at various tiers of Aeroplan Elite Status.

As of June 18, 2024, Air Canada will offer non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Seoul.

RBC is in the final stages of acquiring HSBC Bank Canada, and customers will be fully transitioned to RBC products by the end of the month.

Desjardins and Plaza Premium have jointly opened the new Desjardins Odyssey Lounge – Plaza Premium Lounge for transborder departures out of

As of August 16, 2024, Taipei-based Starlux Airlines will launch a new route to Seattle, which will become its third US destination.

Air Canada is rolling out enhancements to its onboard meal service in all cabins, as well as expanding meal pre-ordering in premium cabins.

Air Canada has increased its checked baggage fees on select fares within North America for flights booked on or after February 28, 2024.

World of Hyatt has announced its 2024 category changes, with a total of 183 properties around the world moving up or down in category.

WestJet has increased its checked baggage fees across the board for flights booked on or after February 15, 2024.

Air India has released a new in-flight safety video, which is set to debut onboard its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft later this year.

Calgary-based ultra-low-cost carrier Lynx Air will cease flight operations as of February 26, 2024 at 12:01am Mountain Time.

Oneworld has unveiled its first branded lounge in Europe at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which becomes its second lounge worldwide.

More details have been released about RBC’s upcoming transition of HSBC Rewards points to RBC Avion Rewards.

February 29, 2024 marks the last day on which you can convert HSBC Rewards points into miles in one of three airline loyalty programs.

Reports are circulating that Canadian ultra-low-cost carriers Flair Airlines and Lynx Air are in discussions to merge.

As of May 16, 2024, Porter Airlines will offer daily non-stop service between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Saskatoon (YXE).

As of June 17, 2024, Air Canada will offer thrice-weekly non-stop service between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Osaka (KIX).

Oman Air will become the newest Oneworld member airline when it formally joins the alliance in the latter half of 2024.

As of April 9, 2024, Rogers is making some changes to the earning rates and benefits included on the Rogers World Elite Mastercard,

Beond has taken delivery of its second aircraft, which it will use for flights between Milan, Dubai, and Bangkok and the Maldives.

On February 5, 2024, Aeroplan implemented the latest round of updates to its terms and conditions.

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles has published new award charts on its website, which could mean changes to the program are afoot.

WestJet has released highlights of its schedule for Summer 2024, with 10 new routes being launched and 16 being resumed or extended.

As of June 27, 2024, United Airlines will become the sole Star Alliance airline to operate direct flights between Los Angeles and Calgary.

United Airlines will resume service to Winnipeg from Chicago and Denver, and will also increase capacity on key Canadian routes this summer.

Aeroplan and Manulife have announced a new partnership, through which you can earn points by completing wellness activities.

In May 2024, United Airlines will resume service between Newark and Halifax, as well as Washington Dulles and Vancouver.

Some details have emerged regarding the fate of HSBC products with RBC’s acquisition of HSBC Canada.

Later this year, Oneworld plans to launch alliance-wide upgrades with a select group of its member airlines.

Avianca has announced a new route between Montréal and Bogotá, set to begin on March 31, 2024.

For Summer 2024, Condor is offering direct service between Frankfurt and Calgary on the Airbus A330-900neo.

In May 2024, ITA Airways will launch a new route that connects Rome with Toronto, and it’s bookable with points.

The selection period for Marriott Bonvoy’s 2023 Annual Choice Benefits runs until January 7, 2024, so be sure to choose your 50- and

In March 2024, Zipair will launch a new route between Tokyo and Vancouver that can be booked at a low price, even in business class.

Air Canada has announced new routes to Tulum, Charleston, Austin, and St. Louis from its hubs in Toronto and Montreal, starting in the spring of

WestJet has announced the introduction of its second transpacific route with thrice-weekly flights between Calgary and Seoul beginning in May

BMO has launched a new no-fee credit card, the BMO eclipse rise Visa* Card, to round out its “eclipse” lineup of Visa products.

Porter Airlines and Alaska Airlines have launched a new partnership spanning the East and West Coasts, with more reciprocal benefits coming in

Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer have linked up, granting both programs’ elite members added benefits when travelling with

British Airways Executive Club quietly increases the cost of North American award flights on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.

As of December 7, 2023, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has significantly raised award pricing for many Delta flights.

Aeroplan has added a partnership with Flydubai, and members can now redeem points for flights with the Dubai-based carrier.

Air Canada has launched air-to-rail connections for select destinations in Europe, allowing passengers to connect seamlessly between different

Porter Airlines has announced three new routes that will connect Montreal with Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton.

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for roughly $1.9 billion (USD).

Air Canada has introduced baggage and mobility aid tracking for domestic flights as a feature on the mobile app.

Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 25 more Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which will add to its growing fleet.

Porter Airlines and Air Transat have launched a joint venture, which will be gradually implemented throughout 2024.

World of Hyatt has announced some upcoming changes to the Guest of Honor benefit and Milestone Rewards, which come into effect as of January 1,

The Cathay World Elite® Mastercard® – powered by Neo, is now open for applications, with up to 30,000 Asia Miles on offer.

Air France KLM and Etihad Airways have expanded their partnership to include reciprocal earning and redeeming on flights.

As of November 2023, it’s possible to book award flights with ITA Airways via Air France KLM Flying Blue.

As of November 27, 2023, Aeroplan and Uber are making some changes to the ways you earn points through the partnership.

Marriott will soon launch a new brand, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, which will add fully serviced apartments to Marriott’s available

Marriott has announced more details of its latest midscale brand, Four Points Express by Sheraton, which comes as the newest member of the

WestJet has announced a new Calgary–Iceland route, and has restored a number of transatlantic routes for Summer 2024.

Alaska Airlines Mileage plan has announced some sweeping changes to the program, which will come into effect in March 2024.

Air Canada and Parkland Corporation have officially launched a partnership between their loyalty programs, Aeroplan and Journie Rewards.

On November 18, 2023, VIA Préférence is switching to a dynamic pricing model, and the rail line is also changing its baggage policies.

Air Canada has announced increased capacity on flights to Asia from its three primary hubs in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal.

Qatar Airways debuts Avios Max, a new payment option for you to cover your ticket’s base fare entirely with Avios.

Hyatt is set to double its footprint in Canada by 2026, with 23 new hotels scheduled to open across the country.

It’s now possible to book JetBlue flights using Qatar Airways Avios, and there are some great new sweet spots available.

AIR MILES Receipts has rolled out across Canada, and you can now earn bonus AIR MILES at a number of grocery stores nationwide.

Marriott Bonvoy has announced some upcoming changes to Suite Night Awards, which are set to take effect in early 2024.

Air Canada is launching routes from Toronto and Montreal to Stockholm in June 2024, and is also increasing capacity to Copenhagen.

WestJet has completed the integration of Swoop into its mainline operations, which marks the departure of another Canadian ultra-low-cost

WestJet has announced some upcoming changes to checked baggage and seat selection fees, which come into effect as of November 7, 2023.

Air Canada has announced some changes to Aeroplan Elite Status benefits, which mostly take effect as of January 1, 2024.

Air France KLM Flying Blue has harmonized the minimum award prices for flights between Europe and North America.

Bamboo Airways is going through a restructuring process, which will see the end of long-haul flights as of November 2023.

Air Canada has unveiled its first refreshed Airbus A321 aircraft, which features Bluetooth audio, larger overhead bins, and exterior cameras.

Hyatt has officially launched Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, a vacation rental platform that features properties across the United

Porter Airlines has announced the launch of a new route from Toronto to Las Vegas, set to begin in March 2024.

On October 19, 2023, American Express US implemented some changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire and Surpass Cards.

Air Miles and Expedia have launched a partnership, through which collectors will have access to hotels and vacation rentals booked through the

Delta has walked back on some of the changes proposed to the Medallion status program and Sky Club lounge access.

As of October 18, 2023, British Airways has implemented a revenue-based model for earning Avios on flights.

Air Miles has launched a revamped travel portal, through which it’s easier to earn and redeem miles.

HSBC Canada has closed off its suite of credit cards to new applications, as the bank is set to be acquired by RBC.

Here’s a detailed look at the new Star Alliance Lounge Paris, which is open to the public as of October 13, 2023.

Garuda Indonesia First Class award flights are now available for booking through Air France KLM Flying Blue.

Porter Airlines will launch new routes from Toronto Pearson to Los Angeles and San Francisco in January 2024.

Air Canada has expanded complimentary Preferred Seat selection to include all Aeroplan Elite members, either prior to or during check-in.

Japan Airlines has unveiled the new First Class, business class, premium economy, and economy cabins on the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

As of October 1, 2023, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles will introduce new award charts, with higher pricing for flights in premium cabins.

Delta has announced sweeping changes to the way travellers earn Medallion Status and access Sky Clubs, which come into effect as of 2024.

India has suspended the issuance of visas to Canadians until further notice, which affects anyone with plans to travel to India.

In 2024, Finnair Plus will become the latest loyalty program to use Avios as a currency, and will also adopt a revenue-based earning model.

On September 26, 2023, there will be changes to the Canadian American Express Platinum Card and the Business Platinum Card from American

KLM has unveiled its redesigned Crown Lounge in Terminal 3 of Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

Swiss has announced new routes to Toronto and Washington DC for Summer 2024, as well as increased service to other cities.

World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage have launched reciprocal status offers and challenges for elite members.

Taipei-based Starlux Airlines will launch a new route to San Francisco in December 2023, which can be booked with Alaska miles.

Air France/KLM Flying Blue has made First Class awards with China Eastern Airlines available, which could indicate more opportunities to come.

Air France/KLM and Etihad Airways have expanded their partnership, which offers passengers easier connections and reciprocal benefits.

Air Canada has updated the details of its new route between Montreal and Madrid, and has increased its Summer 2024 transatlantic capacity.

Air Canada will reduce the number of routes it offers from Calgary International Airport (YYC) as of the end of October 2023.

Porter Airlines has announced seven new routes to destinations in Florida from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Ottawa (YOW).

The fee to add authorized users to the American Express US Platinum Card has increased to $195 (USD) per user.

MBNA has sent out transition offers to legacy cardholders of its Alaska Airlines co-branded credit cards.

Air Canada has made improvements to eUpgrades and Status Passes, two benefits offered through its Aeroplan Elite Status program.

Air Canada and Hopper have partnered to offer Cancel for Any Reason, a paid service that offers flexibility on non-refundable fares.

American Express has introduced a monthly cap of $2,500 to its generous 5x eats & drinks earning rate on the Cobalt Card.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has introduced peak and off-peak pricing for award flights, with roughly 35% more Avios required for travel on peak

As of September 11, 2023, the Stack Prepaid Mastercard will be discontinued, marking the loss of another prepaid product in Canada.

Air India has unveiled the design of its refurbished business class and First Class cabins.

Air New Zealand has released a number of last-minute award seats for travel to and from North America in economy and business class.

All City Express hotels are now bookable through Marriott channels, and the brand has been added to Marriott Bonvoy’s terms and

RBC has launched the Avion Select membership tier in Avion Rewards, which becomes the third tier in the loyalty program.

Neo Financial has announced the launch of a co-branded Cathay Pacific credit card later this year.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has increased the cost in Avios for last-minute award bookings to Doha.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has become the 21st transfer partner available through American Express US Membership Rewards.

It’s now possible to redeem Alaska miles for flights with Starlux Airlines, with attractive pricing in some cabins and ample

Aeroplan is testing a feature that allows members to make changes to bookings online, without the need to phone the Aeroplan Contact Centre.

Etihad Airways has returned the A380 into service, which represents a chance to redeem Aeroplan points for the famous Etihad Apartments!

Flights with ITA Airways are now bookable using Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles.

Free stopovers of up to a year on award flights are now live with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, adding further value to the program.

Aeroplan has changed to a revenue-based model for earning points on car rentals with Avis, Budget, and Payless.

Air Canada has announced changes to its onboard food, drink, and entertainment offerings, upgrades to the Air Canada App, and a renewed presence

As of July 4, 2023, British Airways Companion Award eVouchers earned from the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card can be applied to solo

World of Hyatt and MGM Rewards have announced an end to their strategic partnership as of September 30, 2023.

American Express has announced that it will end its partnership with Air Miles as of September 30, 2023.

South African Airways has announced plans to begin service to São Paulo from Johannesburg and Cape Town later on this year.

Here’s a detailed look at the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco.

MBNA will terminate its relationship with Best Western as of September 12, 2023.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has released a new award chart for partner airlines, which is an improvement from its old one.

WestJet plans to integrate Sunwing Airlines into its mainline fleet in the next couple of years.

Air Tahiti Nui has launched flights between Seattle and Paris, offering travellers another option for flying to Europe.

The Cathay Pacific Lounge Vancouver is set to reopen as of June 16, 2023.

Air Canada has announced a new route between Vancouver and Singapore, which is set to debut on April 3, 2024.

Flair Airlines has promised to improve passengers’ experience by adding a customer service team to address complaints.

As of June 13, 2023, Air Canada is limiting Maple Leaf Lounge access to three hours before the original flight departure time.

Tim Hortons has announced details about the Tims Credit Card, a new Mastercard product powered by Neo Financial.

Air Canada has revealed its plans to launch a “Book the Cook”-style service on select international business class routes.

As of June 6, 2023, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass lounges will join forces once again, marking a return of the lounge access partnership.

BMO has completed its acquisition of Air Miles program from Loyalty Ventures Incorporated, at a cost of $160 million (USD).

United MileagePlus award pricing has gone up by at least 30% to most parts of the world, which represents another devaluation to the program.

Here’s a look at the Aspire | Air Canada Café at Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport.

Neo has launched the Neo Money™ card, a no-fee prepaid Mastercard product.

Air Canada is set to open four new lounges by 2025, and will also expand and renovate many of its existing lounges in the near future.

Canadian North is set to launch the Arctic Capital Express route, which will provide same-day service between Ottawa, Iqaluit, and

Condor now offers direct service between Frankfurt and Edmonton, and just completed the first round-trip flights between the two cities.

Air Canada has released some more details about plans for its Airbus A321XLR business class, as well as hints about future revamps to other

Air Canada has added four new routes to Sun destinations and increased the frequency and capacity to warmer waters for its Winter 2023/2024

Plastiq has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, but has received an acquisition proposal that may extend its future.

The WestJet Group has reached an agreement in principle with the Air Line Pilots Association, therefore avoiding a strike by WestJet and Swoop

Air Canada and flydubai have announced details of a new partnership that gives passengers greater access to more destinations via Dubai.

Rogers Bank has refreshed the Rogers Connections Mastercard, which now comes with no annual fee and up to 2% cash back as a base earning rate.

BMO has announced a number of changes to insurance coverage on many of its credit cards, which are set to take effect on July 6, 2023.

Air Canada and Bell have partnered to bring free in-flight messaging to Aeroplan members and complimentary SIM cards to newcomers and visitors to

The White House has announced that the US is ending its vaccination requirements for foreign air travellers as of the end of the day on May 11,

WestJet has completed its acquisition of Sunwing and Sunwing Vacations, marking a consolidation of Canada’s second- and fifth-largest

As of May 3, 2023, you can earn Aeroplan points on eligible grocery and retail purchases made through the Uber Eats app.

On July 6, 2023, Hotels.com Rewards will become part of One Key alongside other Expedia Group brands, and the program will be much less

The Canadian government has proposed amendments to the Canada Transportation Act which could result in changes to the Air Passenger Protection

As of May 1, 2023, the cost of buying Avios is increasing in British pounds and euros, but it’s decreasing for sales made in US dollars.

As of July 5, 2023, Emirates will offer daily service between Dubai and Montreal, marking the airline’s second Canadian destination.

Emirates and Etihad Airways will soon operate daily flights between Toronto and the United Arab Emirates as part of an expanded air transport

American Airlines AAdvantage has implemented a new award chart for flights with American Airlines, which are now officially subject to dynamic

Marriott Bonvoy has launched an online points transfer feature on its website, which lets members transfer points between accounts instantly and

Recently, Flair Airlines has had some of its aircraft seized and Canada Jetlines appears to be focusing its efforts outside of Canada.

Hong Kong has eliminated all pre-departure testing requirements as of April 1, 2023, which marks the fall the last of the travel restrictions.

Hilton Gold status is now a benefit included with the Business Platinum Card from American Express, adding more worth to an already valuable

Marriott Bonvoy has increased the “soft cap” of redemptions from 120,000 to 150,000 points per night at some properties.

NEXUS enrolment centres at eight Canadian airports are set to reopen over the following weeks after being closed for the past three years.

Aeroplan has announced that PAL Airlines will become its newest partner, which offers routes throughout Eastern Canada to book with Aeroplan

As of June 2, 2023, Air Canada will introduce a new route between Montreal and Amsterdam, marking the airline’s second direct flight from

Air Miles has announced a new partnership with Canada Jetlines, a Toronto-based ultra-low-cost carrier.

China has resumed accepting applications for all types of visas, including for tourism, marking its official reopening to the world.

Alaska Mileage Plan has quietly increased the cost of Japan Airlines First Class redemptions by up to 43%, representing a sudden and steep

BMO has announced a deal to acquire Air Miles from Loyalty Ventures, safeguarding the future of the Air Miles loyalty program.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has quietly increased the cost of ANA First Class redemptions by up to 42%, representing an unfortunate

Etihad Guest is switching to just two award charts as of March 9, 2023, with one for Etihad Airways redemptions and another for partner

Swiss has released details of its revamped “Senses” cabin, set to debut in 2025 across First Class, business class, premium economy,

As of March 2, 2023, Virgin Atlantic has become the sole UK-based airline in SkyTeam, marking the first new airline to join the alliance in almost

World of Hyatt has announced its 2023 category changes, which is mostly bad news for World of Hyatt members who are looking to maximize value.

Lufthansa has revealed its latest Allegris seats, which will be a welcome refresh to the First Class, business class, premium economy, and economy

Porter Airlines will build a new terminal at Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport, adding a second Montreal hub from which it offers

Marriott Bonvoy’s Points Advance feature will end as of March 28, 2023, meaning that you’ll need to have enough points in your account to

Air Canada and United will commence flights that directly link Vancouver and Calgary to Washington Dulles, a major United hub, as of June

Singapore Airlines will cease service on direct flights between Singapore and Vancouver as of October 2023.

WestJet has announced a number of new and restored routes across its domestic and transborder network, with a particular emphasis on service from

As of March 9, 2023, cardholders of eligible Mastercard products with Boingo in-flight Wi-Fi benefits will be limited to 12 90-minute sessions per

Air Canada has debuted a digital identification system, which is used with facial recognition technology at the airport to confirm your

Air France has announced a new non-stop service between Paris and Ottawa, set to begin on June 27, 2023.

Beginning March 1, 2023, Marriott will only issue one elite night per two nights stayed at Protea Hotels, which are solely concentrated across

HSBC has made changes to its flagship World Elite Mastercard with new earning rates and insurance policies, and launched a premium metal card.

Emirates First Class is now available to be booked using Aeroplan points, offering travellers another option to book one of the world’s best

Porter Airlines has announced that it will launch a revamped VIPorter loyalty program as of February 1, 2023, with added benefits for frequent

Emirates flights booked with Aeroplan points are now subject to a separate Emirates chart, resulting in prices that are higher than other Aeroplan

JetBlue has announced the upcoming launch of direct flights between Boston and Vancouver, marking the airline’s second Canadian route.

As of January 13, 2023, cardholders can redeem Aeroplan points towards any travel purchases with the Pay Yourself Back® feature on the Chase

British Airways has drastically reduced the price for transferring Avios between accounts, which now costs just £15 ($20 USD) per transaction.

Canada and the US have announced that some Canadian NEXUS enrollment centres will reopen in the spring, offering travellers another option for

The EQ Bank Card is a new prepaid Mastercard touting no foreign transaction fees and reimbursements of fees charged by ATMs.

Reykjavik-based ultra-low-cost carrier Play Airlines will begin daily service to Hamilton, Ontario as of June 22, 2023.

Emirates Skywards has doubled the cost of some First Class redemptions and increased fuel surcharges by over 800%, representing a brutal

As of January 5, 2023, all travellers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau will need to present a negative COVID-19 test before entering Canada.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has released a new, integrated award chart for all partner airlines, and there aren’t any major changes to the

WestJet will cancel all international routes departing from airports other than Calgary, signalling a shift to focus on its hub airport going

American Airlines AAdvantage will be moving towards fully dynamic pricing in 2023 when redeeming miles on American Airlines-operated flights.

Porter Airlines has announced the upcoming launch of new routes from Ottawa, as well as flights from Toronto Pearson to Edmonton and Calgary.

Long-haul business class flights on Singapore Airlines are now available for booking with Aeroplan points on routes throughout the world.

Air Canada has announced three new US routes in 2023, as well as the resumption of and increase in frequency to a number of routes to other US

Porter Airlines has announced that it will fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver beginning in February

British Airways has introduced Reward Flight Saver pricing to long-haul flights, making premium cabin travel with British Airways a more

Air Canada and Emirates have launched reciprocal earning and redeeming privileges, opening the door to booking Emirates flights with Aeroplan

Air Miles has announced a partnership with Neo Financial, offering 1,000 Air Miles as an incentive for closing mortgages with the fintech.

Porter Airlines will soon take delivery of up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with plans to expand its network and enhance the economy class

In 2023, WestJet will begin service from its Calgary hub to three new destinations: Barcelona, Edinburgh, and its first Asian destination,

The ultra-low-cost-carrier Flair Airlines has announced two new routes that will service Quebec City from Edmonton and Halifax beginning in July

Air India and Vistara will merge to become a single entity by 2024, in a deal backed by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines.

RBC has announced its intention to acquire HSBC Bank Canada for a whopping $13.5 billion dollars, subject to regulatory approval, by late

Air Miles has announced its intentions to enter the metaverse through a partnership with Tokens.com and the Metaverse Group.

Air Canada has announced that live TV is now available on 40 aircraft servicing domestic routes, with six channels for passengers to choose

Marriott is making changes to Ambassador Elite status for 2023, by increasing the spending requirement and bringing back personalized Ambassador

Details of the first Star Alliance co-branded credit card have been revealed, as the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card has debuted in Australia.

Canada Jetlines has announced its first transborder routes between Toronto and two US destinations, set to launch on January 19, 2023.

Air Miles has added three new retail partners: Goodfood, Natura Market, and Peter and Paul’s, adding some much-needed earning opportunities

Aeroplan has announced that Vietnam-based Bamboo Airways will become its 46th airline partner, offering a new lie-flat product to book with

Marriott Bonvoy will end the 5,000-mile bonus for points transfers to Korean Air SKYPASS as of November 30, following similar devaluations

Aeroplan’s latest partner addition is SunExpress, a low cost carrier based in Antalya, Türkiye, as a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish

As of December 1, 2022, the Stack Prepaid Mastercard will introduce a series of arbitrary fees, spelling the end of this product’s

Air Canada and Emirates have launched an exciting new partnership, starting with codesharing, with reciprocal earning, redeeming, and benefits to

TD has overhauled its TD Rewards credit cards, with new welcome bonuses, earn rates, insurance, and annual travel credits.

Air Canada and American Express have partnered to release the invite-only American Express Air Canada Card, which comes with a suite of exclusive

Air Canada has announced a number of improvements to ground and in-flight experiences that are set to roll out over the coming weeks and

Air Canada has announced changes to Aeroplan 35K status that take effect in 2023, including the loss of lounge access and improvements to other

Canada Jetlines has doubled its fleet size from one Airbus A320 to two, and will commence operations on the Toronto–Vancouver route this

Aeroplan will be changing its terms and conditions on December 19, clarifying its prohibited activities and punitive actions.

Marriott will soon add a 31st brand to its portfolio, having announced its intention to acquire Hoteles City Express, which has 152 hotels in

Air Canada is launching three new routes to Europe, as well as increasing frequency on a number of international routes beginning June 1,

Brim Financial has released the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard, which is the loyalty program’s first co-branded credit card in Canada. 

British Airways Avios has launched a new subscription program, which offers attractive rates if you want to keep your account topped up with

Hilton’s Free Night Rewards can now be redeemed any day of week, not just on weekends, making them significantly more valuable than

BMO and Air Miles have put on a new limited-period promotion that rewards new cardholders of up to 6,000 Air Miles on the BMO Air Miles World

Canadian businesses are now allowed to charge fees to consumers who wish to use a credit card to pay for a purchase.

Aeroplan has launched HotelSavers, which is a new feature on its hotel booking platform where members can save on hotel redemption bookings.

Air Canada is launching direct routes between Vancouver and Houston and between Halifax and Newark, beginning December 16, 2022.

Two Canadian ultra-low-cost airlines, Flair Airlines and Lynx Air, have announced major expansions to their route networks and fleet size.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan will be changing its partner award charts in December 2022, simplifying redemptions and introducing dynamic

After a long period of being closed off to the world, Taiwan will finally allow international travellers to enter without quarantine as of October

Accor and Qatar Airways have taken their partnership to a deeper level with reciprocal points earning and elite status benefits.

As of October 1, 2022, Canada will be dropping all COVID-19 restrictions on travel, including border controls, quarantine, and masks in

After an eternity of being closed off to the world, Japan will finally allow Canadian travellers to enter on a visa-free basis as of October 11,

Chase has launched the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card, as well as made a welcome improvement to the hidden gem that is the Ritz-Carlton

American Express US is making major updates to the Bonvoy Brilliant Card, while also adding a brand-new product known as the Bonvoy Bevy Card.

Telus will soon impose a 1.5% processing fee for credit card payments, adding costs to an already expensive service and setting a dangerous

The RBC Ion Visa and RBC Ion+ Visa cards are new products to replace the previous RBC Rewards+ Visa and Signature RBC Rewards Visa cards.

Air Canada has purchased 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft from Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace, to be deployed on commuter routes from

The Michelin Guide has finally revealed its first Canadian edition, awarding coveted Michelin stars to 13 restaurants in Toronto.

Aeroplan Elite 50K, Aeroplan Elite 75K, and Aeroplan Super Elite members now have access to Virgin Australia lounges when travelling with the

Aeroplan has a partnership with Rocky Mountaineer, which offers luxury train services throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

Aeroplan revealed a new feature on its search engine, where it’s now possible to book stopovers on Aeroplan redemptions online.

Canada Jetlines has announced a delay from August 29 to September 22 for its initial launch date, when it will fly between Toronto and

Air Canada is changing checked baggage fees as of August 23, 2022. The changes affect baggage fees on flights to Sun and International

A new ultra low-cost carrier is soon to take flight in Canada. Jetlines is set for an inaugural flight on August 29, 2022, adding competition to

Air Miles has been experiencing a slow descent, with its rival Scene+ replacing it in grocery stores in the Atlantic Canada region earlier this

Air Canada will fly from Montreal to Copenhagen five times weekly as of June 2023, which will be the airline’s second direct flight to

The SimplyCash Preferred Card and SimplyCash Card from American Express will undergo largely positive changes as of October 12, 2022.

Aeroplan has announced upcoming changes to its Flight Reward Chart as of September 1, with some prices going up and others going down.

The Amex US Bonvoy Business Card has spruced up its benefits and put on a new welcome bonus of 125,000 Bonvoy points through August 31, 2022.

Air Canada will launch thrice-weekly flights from Vancouver to Miami as of December 17, opening up new southbound travel options for Western

After years of delays, the W Toronto is now open. This is Marriott’s newest luxury hotel in Toronto, and the brand’s second Canadian W

The Government of Canada announced the reintroduction of random COVID-19 arrival testing for fully vaccinated passengers arriving by air.

Etihad Airways is launching their first NFT collection, titled EY-ZERO1, offering unique digital collectibles and real-world utility.

National Bank is debuting some largely positive changes to their World Elite and Platinum Mastercards as of September 1, 2022.

Star Alliance has added Deutsche Bahn as its the first non-airline alliance member, offering travellers more seamless journeys by air and rail.

Fiji Airways will launch a new route between Fiji and Vancouver, offering Western Canadians direct access to Fiji on an Airbus A330 with

The mahjong pieces are starting to fall into place at the Scene+ loyalty program. On the one hand, the company is stealing the Sobeys partnership

BMO has made it possible to redeem BMO Rewards points with greater flexibility, allowing you to redeem for any travel at an optimal 0.67 cents per

Air Tahiti Nui is now available to book with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. This is welcome news for travellers who wish to fly to Tahiti or

Crypto.com has drastically slashed the rewards rates on Crypto Earn deposits for many popular stablecoins.

Upcoming changes to Canada’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations will provide refunds in a broader range of situations. Here’s what

Air Canada has loaded direct flights from Vancouver to Osaka next June, showing their intent to restart this route for the Summer 2023 tourist

The Amex US Bonvoy Brilliant Card will be transitioning from a $300 annual Marriott credit to a set of monthly $25 dining credits as of September

Effective July 1, 2022, Staples is unceremoniously terminating their partnership with Air Miles, another blow to the rapidly declining loyalty

Aeroplan has made some slight modifications to its change fees, and has extended the flexible change policy (perhaps one last time) to July 5,

Air Canada has announced a set of two new direct flights to Asia for the Winter 2023 season: Vancouver–Bangkok and Toronto–Mumbai.

BMO’s Air Miles Mastercards will earn double rewards at non-partnered grocery stores, but is this a good sign for the loyalty program?

Aeroplan has made its first foray into Mexico with a new partnership with Aeromar, a regional airline with a fleet of ATR turboprops.

As of June 20, 2022, proof of vaccination will no longer be mandatory for all air and rail travel within and departing from Canada.

At long last, the United States will finally be dropping their pre-arrival testing requirement beginning midnight on June 12, 2022.

JetBlue has launched a new daily service between Vancouver and New York JFK, introducing a new coast-to-coast connection for Canadians.

Sobeys and its associated grocery chains will be replacing its longtime loyalty partner Air Miles with Scene+ starting August 2023.

Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) took Visa and Mastercard to court. It appears their legal team had Phoenix

Star Alliance has announced that it will launch a new alliance-wide credit card sometime in 2022. Let’s take a look at what that might

The Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card and the Scotiabank American Express Card will undergo changes as of July 1, 2022.

Air Canada has reopened its Signature Suite in Vancouver International Airport. They also now offer Porsche chauffeur service to select

As of June 1, 2022, the Crypto.com Visa Card will be drastically reducing its rewards rates on spending, along with a few other negative

Marriott Bonvoy has launched the ability to top-up Free Night Awards with up to 15,000 Bonvoy points, on both the website and the app.

Here’s a full guide to the partnership between Aeroplan and Starbucks Canada, including a new ability to convert Aeroplan points into

Marriott is making its upper echelon of Ritz-Carlton Reserve luxury properties accessible to devotees of the Marriott Bonvoy program.

IHG has relaunched their loyalty program as IHG One Rewards, making it more competitive against other top global hotel loyalty programs.

Visa Canada will partner exclusively with DragonPass to offer lounge access starting in July 2022, which is a mix of good and bad news for Visa

The new status match promotion by Royal Air Maroc opens up the possibility to earn one year of Oneworld Sapphire status for a very reasonable €49

A new partnership with DragonPass will replace the current LoungeKey benefit on Canadian-issued World and World Elite Mastercards.

Marriott Bonvoy’s upcoming changes will kick in late-night Eastern Time on March 29, 2022, so this is now well and truly your last chance to

Air Canada has officially ordered 26 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, to be delivered in 2024 and beyond.

Qatar Airways has adopted Avios as its reward currency, and you can link your British Airways and Qatar Airways accounts to pool your Avios

Everything you need to know about South Korea’s plans to reopen to Canadian travellers as of April 1, 2022.

Vietnam is the latest Southeast Asian country to reopen their borders to Canadians, allowing quarantine-free entry as of March 15, 2022.

As of April 1, 2022, all Canadian air travellers returning from an international destination will no longer need to present a negative pre-arrival

Air Canada’s Signature Suite in Toronto Pearson has reopened after being closed for two years, marking another step towards regular

Hilton Honors has increased their points pricing at some high-end resorts as of March 2022, a change that comes without advance notice.

Everything you need to know about New Zealand’s plans to reopen to Canadian travellers as of May 2, 2022.

Aeroplan has added yet another new partner airline to its ranks: Air Mauritius, the national carrier of the Indian Ocean island destination.

Everything you need to know about Malaysia’s plans to reopen to Canadian travellers as of April 1, 2022.

Royal Jordanian Airlines will operate flights to Toronto three times per week, beginning in June 2022. This is the airline’s second Canadian

Everything you need to know about Bali’s plans to reopen to Canadian travellers as of March 14, 2022.

TD and Starbucks have announced a major evolution in their loyalty partnership, offering 50% bonus rewards simply by linking their cards and

This week, Air Canada announced that it is resuming service on many routes that had been curtailed due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19.

Everything you need to know about Singapore’s plans to reopen to Canadian travellers as of October 19, 2021.

HSBC is introducing its first cash back credit card: the HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard, offering 1.5% cash back on online purchases and a $100

Canada has announced a significant scaling back of travel restrictions, including the loosening of the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing

IHG Rewards has announced that changes are afoot as of March 2022, and I’m quietly optimistic that for some much-needed positive momentum in

World of Hyatt has announced its 2022 category changes, which are fairly unfavourable for Hyatt members who are looking to maximize value.

India is the latest Asian country to reopen their borders to Canadians, allowing quarantine-free entry as of February 14, 2022.

American Express US recently launched the Rewards Checking Account, its first consumer banking product that earns MR points with each purchase.

SAS has announced a series of new Canadian routes, connecting Toronto to Copenhagen and Stockholm with all-new Airbus A321LRs starting in June

Everything you need to know about Australia’s plans to reopen to Canadian travellers as of February 21, 2022.

BMO is refreshing their flagship Mastercard this spring, renaming it the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard. Let’s examine the changes in

Eligible RBC cardholders can sign up for a free DoorDash DashPass membership with $0 delivery fees for three or 12 months, depending on their card

The Philippines is the latest Southeast Asian country to reopen their borders to Canadians, allowing quarantine-free entry as of February 10,

HSBC is introducing a new no-fee credit card in the market: the HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard, offering 3x points on travel purchases and decent

Everything you need to know about Thailand’s full reopening plans to Canadian travellers as of February 1, 2022.

Lynx Air will launch their first low-cost flights in April 2022, with fares starting at just $79 for a transcontinental flight.

Marriott has eliminated the Air & Hotel Travel Packages, although the program has at least chosen to offer members generous refunds on the

Air France recently announced a new direct route between its Paris hub and Quebec City. This becomes the fourth destination the airline serves in

Alaska Airlines recently added Iberia and Royal Air Maroc as redemption partners, adding more diversity to the Alaska Mileage Plan loyalty

Canada’s testing requirement for short trips will once again be reimplemented, while the travel ban on African countries will soon be

Scotia Rewards and SCENE have merged to become Scene+ as of December 13, 2021, with the changes being mostly cosmetic in nature.

Aeroplan has added yet another new partner airline to its ranks: Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman.

In this article, I’ll go over my experience with leaving and coming back to Canada within 72 hours without a pre-entry molecular test under

Avianca has launched thrice-weekly flights between Toronto and Bogotá, offering a useful new route for redeeming points to South America.

Aeroplan’s US-issued co-branded credit card, the Chase Aeroplan World Elite Mastercard, has finally launched today. Here’s everything you

On-arrival testing will be implemented for all international travellers except those returning from the United States, including the fully

Canada will be closing borders to foreign nationals arriving from seven Southern Africa nations, along with increased restrictions for returning

CIBC is now the exclusive credit card partner of Costco in Canada, launching their new co-branded Mastercard in March 2022.

Fiji will be opening to travellers from select countries, including Canada, on December 1, 2021.

A new form of champagne-soaked extravagant luxury will be upon us not too long from now: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. The three custom-built

As of November 30, 2021, Canadian travellers will no longer need a negative test to re-enter if they’ve been away from Canada for 72 hours

The new Air Miles Flights has now launched as of November 18, 2021. Let’s take a look at the new flight redemptions and how the value of your Air

Aeroplan has launched its new partnership with the LCBO with a few introductory offers, allowing Ontarians to earn and redeem Aeroplan points at

BMO has released two new World Elite Mastercards for businesses, with some unique perks not seen on any other Canadian credit cards.

Hawaii has aligned its entry requirements with the rest of the US, meaning that Canadians can enter with simply an antigen test and proof of

Capital One has launched the Venture X card, a new premium US credit card with generous benefits and bonuses.

Everything you need to know about travelling to Argentina as a Canadian traveller following the nation’s reopening on November 1.

Everything you need to know about travelling to Morocco as a Canadian traveller since the North African destination’s reopening in June

Marriott Bonvoy will move to a dynamic pricing model in 2022, which means that much of the outsized value that’s left in the program may

Air Canada and Switch Health have linked up to offer Canadians stress-free portable testing solutions that can be taken anywhere in the

Announced today, Canada’s new nationwide proof of vaccination standard will smoothen our journeys as we embark on international trips.

Aeroplan has announced a few key changes to the elite status program as we approach the 2021–2022 transition period.

Everything you need to know about the USA land border’s reopening to Canadian travellers as of November 8, 2021.

More than a decade on from their last flight to Canada, Singapore Airlines will finally be resuming service to Vancouver for the Winter 2021

As of October 30, 2021, Canadian travellers will need to be fully vaccinated in order to travel by air, rail, or cruise.

Air Miles is improving their popular rewards program, with more flight options, credit card perks, and a refreshed brand identity.

Everything you need to know about the UK’s major changes to travel restrictions as of October 4 and its impact on Canadian travellers.

Hilton Honors is the first major hotel loyalty program to extend status for all members by another year through to March 2023.

Everything you need to know about visiting the Seychelles as a traveller from Canada following the islands’ reopening earlier this year.

American Express has quietly added a new $100 NEXUS credit to both its Platinum and Aeroplan Reserve Cards as of September 1, 2021.

Everything you need to know about visiting France as a traveller from Canada after their reopening efforts this summer.

Aeroplan’s quest for global domination continues with the announcement of yet another new partner airline: Gulf Air, the national carrier of

Everything you need to know about the United Arab Emirates’ plans to reopen to foreign travellers, including Canadians.

Chase will be adding dining and travel benefits to their flagship Sapphire card lineup, making the cards more attractive to keep for a second

Like the Maldives, French Polynesia is heavily dependent on tourism. It had reopened to travellers, including Canadians, in the earlier stages of

Without any notice, British Airways Avios has devalued the short-haul pricing structure of partner awards on Cathay Pacific and Japan

MBNA is tweaking their Rewards credit cards, adding innovative bonus categories and making the top-tier card’s insurance stand out.

Everything you need to know about Iceland’s plans to reopen to foreign travellers, including Canadians.

Alaska Mileage Plan has finally introduced Qatar Airways redemptions, with Qsuites flights being priced at a reasonable rate of 85,000 Alaska

Aeroplan has launched a new partnership with Eurowings Discover, which adds welcome new ways to reach popular vacation spots with comfort and

The Maldives have opened their borders to international travellers since last summer, requiring only a negative PCR test within 96 hours to

Canada will welcome vaccinated US travellers into its borders starting on August 9, with all vaccinated international travellers to follow on

Everything you need to know about Greece’s plans to reopen to foreign travellers, including Canadians.

Porter Airlines has purchased 80 Embraer jets, expanding their fleet as they begin serving routes across North America and the Caribbean.

The American Express Gold Rewards Card will be discontinued to new applicants very soon, with July 21 appearing to be a likely end date.

On August 16, the current Amex Choice Card will rebrand as the new Amex Green Card, along with the ability to transfer points to airline

American Express has announced that its flagship lifestyle credit card, the Cobalt Card, will be undergoing a major transformation as of August

American Express will end the “Your 3 Suppliers” program on the American Express Business Gold Card on October 6, 2021.

At long last, Canada will eliminate the 14-day quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers as of July 5, 2021, heralding a return of international

Aeroplan has extended the Air Canada Buddy Pass to December 31, 2022, giving more flexibility to either book flights or convert into 30,000

WestJet Rewards is offering an elite status extension through 2022, accompanied by a few additional incentives for existing status members.

Alaska Airlines and Emirates will end their partnership on July 31, 2021, meaning that Alaska miles can no longer be used to book Emirates

WestJet has extended the expiry date of companion vouchers and lounge passes set to expire in 2021, now valid until December 31.

Air Canada has announced major route additions and resumptions to Hawaii for the Winter 2022 season, including the first-ever direct flight from

The Le Méridien Maldives will be changing the overwater villa game when it opens this fall, as it’s only priced as a Category 5 Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy will be offering members a further extension on Free Night Awards through to January 3, 2022.

Plaza Premium will be cutting ties with Priority Pass and LoungeKey as of July 1, 2021, reducing the lounge access options on many Canadian credit

Air Canada and Ottawa have reached a major financing agreement, with the condition that Air Canada finally provides refunds on cancelled

As of April 7, American Express has bumped up the base earning rate on the Aeroplan Reserve Card to 1.25x Aeroplan points on “everything

Now that Alaska Airlines has joined the Oneworld alliance, you can use their new partners’ award programs to book Alaska flights.

Alaska Airlines has officially joined the Oneworld airline alliance. Here’s what you need to know about earning and burning Alaska miles at

With travel activity heavily curtailed in 2021, Air Canada will be extending all members’ Aeroplan Elite Status through to the end of

Starting today, Aeroplan members will be able to earn and redeem points on Air Dolomiti, an Italian airline and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa

The Neo Card™ is a new credit card in Canada, with a unique rewards structure that emphasizes individual partnerships with local businesses.

WestJet and Delta have launched reciprocal status benefits, allowing WestJet’s frequent flyers to enjoy their benefits on Delta flights, and vice

British Airways Avios has implemented an overnight devaluation on short-haul intra-European flights, with costs going up by 750 Avios per

Further details are available on Canada’s new travel restrictions: testing and hotel quarantine for air travellers will kick in on February

Marriott International has partnered with our very own Sunwing Travel Group to add 19 new all-inclusive Caribbean resorts to its Autograph

The BMO Rewards program will undergo a negative change in May 2021. Meanwhile, BMO will also be changing the rewards structure on two of their

Marriott Bonvoy’s annual category changes for 2021 are relatively muted, but are at least more favourable than what we’ve seen over the past

Marriott Bonvoy has announced its elite status goodwill policy for 2021, with several very generous perks to make it very easy for us to reach the

Aeroplan has begun the new year with exciting news: as of January 19, 2021, Virgin Australia will be added as a new partner airline for Aeroplan

As of today, eligible international travellers flying into Toronto Pearson International Airport will be able to take a free and voluntary

Qatar Airways recently announced a new route between Doha and Seattle and a new partnership with Alaska Airlines – a welcome development for

The federal government has announced today that Canada will be requiring travellers who arrive into the country to present a negative COVID-19 PCR

In late 2021, Aeroplan will join the Chase Ultimate Rewards ecosystem as a new 1:1 transfer partner, and will also launch a new co-branded

The new Aeroplan launch has been delayed – but the program has announced a new airline partner to further drum up the anticipation in the

BMO Bank of Montreal has launched two brand-new Visa credit cards under the new “BMO eclipse” brand: the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite and

In the first move of what promises to be a huge week in the Canadian loyalty scene, WestJet Rewards has relaunched their Member Exclusive reward

You’ll no longer be able to book Emirates First Class awards with Alaska miles starting April 1, 2021, taking away one of the most

As of November 2, 2020, Alberta will launch a pilot rapid testing program with a view to replace the 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement for

Here in Canada, one of the key travel-related contentions that has kicked up as a result of the pandemic is the question of airlines issuing

Air Canada’s unique all-business-class service using their chartered Air Canada Jetz A319 aircraft will be returning for another round of

Air Canada has partnered with Manulife to launch COVID-19 emergency medical travel and quarantine insurance for customers booking round-trip

Aeroplan rolled out the ability to redeem miles for flights on Canadian North, one of its three domestic northern partners, directly on the online

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have eliminated change fees on flights to/from Canada and regional destinations within North America. In

American Express has today revealed what we can expect from their upcoming trio of exciting new products: the American Express Aeroplan Card,

Aeroplan has announced its latest international partner airline: India-based Vistara, which will provide Aeroplan members with a host of new

As of today, Aeroplan has rolled out the ability to book select awards on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon, as well as all awards on Brazil-based

While they aren’t the flashiest cards on the market, Canadian Tire’s CTFS Triangle credit cards should not be overlooked, given their

Aeroplan have announced a partnership with Azul Brazilian Airlines, giving members a new way to earn and redeem miles on their travels to Brazil

Qatar Airways will be launching a brand-new route to Toronto, connecting Canada’s largest city to the Qatari capital with three flights per week

Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out a series of generous temporary perks, including off-peak pricing on all redemptions through July 2020, as well as

Etihad Airways will join Aeroplan as its 35th airline partner, opening the door to redeeming Aeroplan miles for the spectacular Etihad

Aeroplan has launched their new Buy & Gift Miles feature with a promotional 115% bonus, which allows you to acquire miles for as low

Despite the global pandemic, TAP Air Portugal has announced their latest series of route expansions, including a new route from Toronto

Marriott Bonvoy has followed many of its peers in offering a one-year elite status extension to February 2022, among a few other

The RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum may be a tempting way to earn Asia Miles, but you should be aware the points may be delayed in

Air Canada has announced an extension of Altitude elite status for all members until the end of 2021, as well as a few creative new

Royal Air Maroc, the Moroccan flag carrier, has joined the Oneworld airline alliance as of April 1. Let’s take a look at all the new

In response to the challenging times, Amex US has taken the significant step of extending cardholders’ minimum spending windows by an

The Asia Miles program is cutting one of its most beloved features: the stopover on a one-way award. Now’s the last chance to take

Canadian aviation is taking a big hit from the COVID-19 containment measures, with Air Canada and WestJet drastically cutting capacity

Walking through Aeroplan’s latest email to members with updated terms and conditions, which is mostly for housekeeping purposes as we

Marriott Bonvoy has announced their latest round of hotel category changes, which will take effect on March

I had the pleasure of attending Air Canada’s unveiling of their brand-new Airbus A220 aircraft, which will

The Chase Sapphire Reserve will be increasing its annual fee by US$100 and introducing new benefits by Lyft

In another negative change to Marriott Bonvoy, the “meetings trick” for earning 10 elite qualifying nights

TAP Air Portugal announces new routes between Montreal and Lisbon and between Boston and Ponta Delgada,

Air Canada has announced that the Aeroplan status program will be discontinued in 2020, and a few key

Air Canada and Aeroplan will be moving over to the Amadeus booking system sometime this month, although Air

Last week, Alaska Mileage Plan introduced Singapore Airlines awards, inadvertently setting into motion a

American Express has just announced their latest card offering: the Business Edge Card, serving the

Turkish Airlines will start flying between Istanbul and Vancouver in mid-2020, which opens up a new

It’s now finally possible to redeem Alaska miles on Singapore Airlines. The unparalleled access to premium

The Amex Air Miles Platinum Card will undergo some changes in about one month’s time – the negative annual

Marriott Bonvoy has implemented peak and off-peak rates across all 7,000+ hotels, adding another layer of

Cathay Pacific will be ending its popular Vancouver–New York JFK fifth-freedom route next spring, spelling

Brussels Airlines, one of the most convenient ways to redeem Aeroplan miles to Europe without fuel

As of September 1, you can only include one stopover or one open-jaw on Aeroplan round-trip bookings,

Marriott’s extremely generous Points Advance policy will be changing on September 14. Here’s what to do if

Two weeks remain until the September 1 transition to a more restrictive stopover policy, and everyone’s

Marriott Bonvoy will be introducing peak and off-peak pricing starting on September 14, 2019. Find out all

Air Canada has announced the first major wave of changes to the Aeroplan program, including a few positive

EVA Air’s flight attendants have gone on strike starting on June 20, resulting in over 100 flight

Three class action lawsuits in Quebec are calling out Aeroplan for their practice of levying fuel

The Scotiabank Gold American Express will be undergoing some changes on August 1, 2019: an improved “5-3-1”

British Airways Avios will be making changes to their partner award prices on May 30, but they aren’t

My commentary on the future of the Air Canada loyalty program, especially in light of United MileagePlus’s recent

There’s less than a month left to book top-tier luxury Marriott hotels for 60,000 points a night. In this article, I

WestJet has made an improvement to their WestJet Rewards loyalty program, providing its top-tier elite members with

Bonvoy-age! The new Marriott loyalty program will be named Marriott Bonvoy and will launch on February 13, 2019.

CIBC has introduced some cool new benefits on their Aventura line of personal travel credit cards, including lounge

WestJet announced today that the first Boeing 787 Dreamliners in their fleet will be operated between Calgary and

Aer Lingus has launched a new route from Dublin to Montreal, which can be booked for amazing value via the British

Amidst frustrating “IT issues”, Aeroplan seems to have quietly lowered the fuel surcharges that they pass on when

I walk you through the aftermath of the Marriott and SPG merger, beginning with some news from the American Express

Aeroplan has announced that it will partner with Toronto-based Porter Airlines after its agreement with Air Canada

Apply for the American Express business cards via Canada Post to take advantage of higher signup bonuses and lower

The new Marriott loyalty program is set to launch on August 18. We analyze another round of new information in

The MBNA Alaska Airlines MasterCard is shaking things up a bit, introducing two separate versions with distinct

With the combined Marriott/SPG loyalty program launching in August 2018, changes will also be coming to the

Avianca, Colombia’s national airline, is finally bookable once again on Aeroplan after far too long an absence.

The new Marriott Rewards program is well on its way, and in this post we take a look at what we know so far and

WestJet is stepping up to the world stage with its new Boeing 787s, which will feature a beautiful business class

The Marriott and Starwood hotel loyalty programs are coming together as one as of this upcoming August. Here’s everything we know so

Today marks a sad occasion as American Express devalues the Business Platinum Card on three fronts.

Aeroplan prepares for life after Air Canada with a new partnership with Amazon.ca that allows you to earn miles on all your Amazon purchases.

The American Express Business Platinum Card has undergone some major changes overnight. Find out all about the changes here.

Chase is fully terminating their card operations in Canada, shutting down all Amazon.ca and Marriott Visa accounts on March 15.

I offer my take on the saga involving Aeroplan-issued award tickets in Swiss First Class getting unilaterally cancelled.

A longstanding favourite among Canadian travellers, the Chase Marriott Visa card is unfortunately no longer open to new applicants.

Discover the Canadian co-branded credit card for Marriott Rewards, one of the only cards in the marketplace with no foreign exchange fees.

Air China availability has been absent from Aeroplan for almost two years – this week, it’s back. I called Aeroplan to get the lowdown on

Aeroplan and Air Canada have announced the termination of their exclusive relationship as of 2020. How will this change the miles and points game