Here is your daily update for this the 8th day of May! News, Tips & Tricks Yesterday we posted our commentary on No Foreign Transaction Fees on Credit Cards in Canada and why we haven’t seen that benefit take off. Read it all here. Air Canada announced yesterday a new non-stop flight between Toronto and […]
Month: May 2014
BMO AIR MILES World MasterCard sign up bonus increased to 2,000 Reward Miles
I think we’ve seen this offer before and we aren’t sure if it is a response to Amex upping the bonus their Platinum Air Miles card but now you can earn up to 2,000 Bonus Air Miles Reward Miles with the BMO AIR MILES World MasterCard if you apply for the card by August 31st. […]
Marriott Getaway Bonus: Up to 45,000 Bonus Rewards Points for stays at Marriott Hotels Worldwide
Marriott’s latest systemwide promotion launched yesterday, called the Getaway Bonus, it is very similar to their often seen MegaBonus promotions except that there are not free night certificate options this with this one only bonus points. We received the double points after the second stay. What offer did you receive? Here is the offer as […]
Why ‘no foreign transaction fees’ hasn’t proliferated in the Canadian credit card market
A few years ago you may recall that we asked all the major credit and charge card issuers in Canada whether they would follow the trend seen in the United States with cards offering no foreign currency transaction fees. At the time none of the major issuers said they would but since then we have […]
May 7 Update: WestJet releases iPhone app, Miles & More buy miles bonus, World Hotels Peakpoints sign up bonus
It’s app-bout time as WestJet states it and US Airways award tickets on BA without surcharges is dying quickly! News, Tips & Tricks WestJet finally released an app for the iPhone yesterday! Here is an excerpt from WestJet’s press release Now guests can book new flights, add existing reservations, check in for upcoming flights and […]
May 6 Update: Porter adds 1st checked bag fees, Aegean bonus for flying on Air Canada, Rocketmiles bonus for Mexico stays
Porter to charge for 1st checked bag, four decent Aeroplan promos, and an Aegean bonus for flying on Air Canada News, Tips & Tricks Porter Airlines has updated their checked baggage policy as they will now charge for each piece of luggage that is checked in including their flights within Canada. The changes take affect […]
751 Aeroplan Miles for $1+tax with the latest UPS Store Get More promotion
You’ve seen us cover various The UPS Store Aeroplan promotions since the became an Aeroplan partner in 2013 and once again a new promo popped up yesterday for new or existing Get More members. Get More is the The UPS Store’s program that anyone can join for free and if you haven’t joined then you […]