March 21 Update: You can now redeem WestJet companion vouchers online, U.S./U.K. electronics travel ban & more!

News, Tips & Tricks WestJet quietly launched the ability to redeem the companion vouchers online that come from the WestJet RBC MasterCard. Great news for those of you who didn’t like calling in to book flights using the voucher! It’s been all over the news since last night, The U.S. travel ban on electronics in […]

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Marriott to add worldwide travel experiences for guests with PlacePass and surges past 100 million members

Marriott announced two major milestones this morning. Firstly, the hotel chain has surpassed 100 million members in their Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs. They join a league of programs that can be counted on one hand that have members in the nine figures. Secondly, they announced their investment into PlacePass, a […]

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March 20 Update: Increased spend requirement for The Platinum Card from Amex, Alaska adds Condor as a partner & more!

News, Tips & Tricks If you follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter you’ll have seen our message alerting you to an upcoming change to The Platinum Card from American Express. Come this Thursday the card will require $3,000 in spending to receive the sign up bonus instead of the current $1,000. So if you have […]

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Last day to register for Starwood Preferred Guest Double Take – Double Points + more for stays Worldwide until April 15

  Today is the last day to register for the current Starwood Preferred Guest Double Take promotion where you can earn double points on your first three stays with the program and then additional points for stays afterwards. Even if you don’t have any stays planned yet make sure you register and then you can […]

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