Last fall MBNA made the decision to stop accepting new applications for their Alaska Airlines, Best Western and Harley-Davidson co-brand credit cards. They did however allow existing cardholders to keep their cards and continuing using them as usual. Earlier this month notices were sent out to holders of the Alaska cards that their cards were […]
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Porter Airlines adding flights to Winnipeg
Porter Airlines is continuing their expansion in Canada with the announcement today of a new Winnipeg route. The airline will begin flights between Toronto and Winnipeg with their new E195-E2 jets as of September 7, 2023. The new YYZ-YWG route will be offered as a twice daily service with ongoing connections to Ottawa, Montreal and […]
WestJet plans to integrate Sunwing Airlines into mainline operation
A few short weeks ago WestJet concluded its acquisition of Sunwing Airlines and this past weekend saw news begin to circulate about the WestJet shutting down its recent purchase. Today, WestJet confirmed that news by announcing plans to integrate Sunwing Airlines into their mainline operation starting sometime in 2024. “We are confident that the future […]
Air Canada to launch Vancouver to Singapore flights
Air Canada has announced a new four times per week direct non-stop flight from Vancouver to Singapore. The new route will operate year round launching on April 3, 2024 New Singapore flight The Singapore flight will be Air Canada’s second non-stop service to southeast Asia after launching seasonal service to Bangkok in late 2022. The […]
Coming soon! MBNA Rewards points conversion to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Huge news coming from MBNA (TD) today in that MBNA Rewards Points will soon have a conversion option to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan! As reported by 1s22s22p4 on RFD details are out now for those who still hold the now defunct MBNA Alaska Airlines World Elite Mastercard as to what will happen to their card. […]
Air Canada to limit Maple Leaf Lounge visits to three hours
Air Canada sent out an email today to alert elite members and holders of their Ultra Premium credit cards of a new time limit being adding to Maple Leaf Lounge visits. Citing lines at the door and lounge over crowding (AC states it as waiting for a seat once in the lounge) the airline will […]
WestJet shutting down Swoop, will integrate it into mainline operation
WestJet announced today they have ratified the agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and as part of that agreement they will wind down their low cost carrier Swoop. As negotiated in the collective agreement, the WestJet Group will now begin integration efforts of its ultra-low-cost airline, Swoop. Through an expedited process, the airline […]