The following article is an update to our original Maximize Your Miles article I published on Rewards Canada way back on May 30, 2005. I thought it best to bring it up to date although the basic premise has not changed. Maximize your Miles and Points 2011 On average Canadians belong to over 9 loyalty […]
Month: August 2011
American Express Gold Rewards Card: A Hidden Gem for earning Aeroplan Miles
When it comes to earning Aeroplan miles, there is no easier way to earn them than on everyday Credit Card spending. Nowadays Canadians have nearly a dozen Credit Card choices to earn Aeroplan miles with. Whether it be through cards that earn the miles directly or through others that allow you to exchange points for […]
Will Canadian Credit Card Foreign Exchange Fees start to disappear like they have in the U.S.?
In Canada, the issuers of travel rewards credit cards have taken many steps in their attempts to attract and retain customers for their card products. Whether it be a sign up bonus, renewal bonus, enhanced insurance packages, first year free, you name it, it has been done except for one new marketing move that is […]
Delta eliminates changes/refunds to award tickets inside 72 hours
According to this post by Wandering Aramean, Delta will no longer permit changes or refund miles for SkyMiles award tickets that within 72 hours of departure. The new policy took effect on August 15th and applies to all members including elites. What this means is that you can no longer hold a reward booking with […]
Air Canada cuts service to Manchester, NH
According to Airline Route Updates Air Canada will be canceling service to Manchester, NH as of October 1st, 2011. The service out of Toronto is flown by Air Georgian eight times a week.
Hyatt Gold Passport Hotel Reward Changes and new Diamond Benefits
Hyatt Gold Passport is changing the required amount of points for reward nights at 43 of their hotels. The changes which are effective September 1, 2011 see 25 hotels increase their award category while another 18 will go down. Along with these changes Hyatt Gold Passport has made the following changes to their Diamond elite […]
WestJet adds service to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Towards the third week of July WestJet released their winter 2011/12 schedule and it included service to one new city for the airline. The new service to San Juan Puerto Rico launches on November 5th from Toronto and will operate twice weekly. Flight Timings Toronto-San Juan Dep 0910 Arr 1435 San Juan-Toronot Dep 1605 Arr […]