The WestJet Frequent Guest program recently celebrated its first birthday and I had the chance to talk to WestJet about the program, how the first year went and what the future of the program may hold. Many thanks to Richard B. and Lauri F. over at WestJet for taking the time to answer these questions. […]
All Marriott Rewards members now entitled to free Internet at Asia Pacific properties
Marriott has recently enhanced their program by giving their members free Internet access at their properties in the Asia Pacific region. Previously free Internet was only available to Gold &Platinum elite members (as is the case for stays outside the region). The free internet access is available for stays at any JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, […]
Aeroplan lowers minimum mileage accumulation
In what can be regarded as another downgrade to the Aeroplan program, as of August 1, 2011 the minimum number of Aeroplan Miles accumulated based on distance flown on Air Canada and Star Alliance member airline flights will change from 500 to 250 miles. The program that used to be called a Frequent Flyer program […]
Aeroplan announces Facebook initiative for Beyond Miles Program.
“Aeroplan today announced a new Facebook initiative in celebration of the fifth anniversary of its Beyond Miles Program. Starting today until May 31st, Aeroplan will donate 50 Aeroplan Miles to its nine Beyond Miles Program charitable partners for each ‘Like’ that Aeroplan receives on Facebook up to a total of 1.5 million Aeroplan Miles. To […]
Expanded Travel Rewards Credit Card Comparisons now on RewardsCanada.ca
We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our travel reward credit card comparison charts on the RewardsCanada.ca website. You are probably familiar with our mainstay and often referenced “Most Popular Card” comparison chart that has been around since September 2004. Since the launch of that chart we added a few cards to it […]
Lufthansa’s Toronto – Dusseldorf route moves to year round service
According to Airline Route Updates, Lufthansa’s seasonal service between Toronto and Dusseldorf will become a year round flight. The flight operates 3 times weekly with an Airbus A330-300. This is good news for Miles and More members (and Star Alliance flyers) out of Canada as it keeps open additional flight options to Germany outside of […]
Aeroplan set to increase reward ticket levels and improve online booking tool
An interesting press release from Aeroplan today which tries to promote the good over the bad. The good is that they are once again enhancing the online booking tool for Aeroplan reward tickets to offer more flight options, flexibility and more self service functionality. Quoted enhancements from the press release: – An improved flight reward […]