Author: Matt

Matt has been an avid points collector since 1992 (an elementary school student), when his dad signed up for the new (at the time) Air Miles program. Since then, Matt took a keen interest in learning how the miles and points world works. He quickly found out that there is a lot of value in leveraging miles and points to fund his passion for travelling.

Air Canada (Aeroplan)

[PROMOTION] Up to 75,000 Aeroplan with Volvo (expired on August 31, 2014)

ByMatt May 7, 2014September 1, 2015

Aeroplan is teaming up with Volvo for a promotion that can earn you up to 75,000 points. The promotion ends on August 31, 2014. Below is a breakdown of the promotion: Product Number of miles Buy or lease a 2014 or 2015 S80 model up…

Air Miles (Bank of Montreal) | Bank of Montreal (BMO)

[PROMOTION] 400 Points with BMO WWF-Canada AIR MILES MasterCard (expired on October 31, 2014)

ByMatt May 6, 2014December 6, 2016

BMO is offering a new credit card all the WWF-Canada Air Miles MasterCard. Below are the highlights of the credit card:

Air Canada (Aeroplan) | Promotions Update

[PROMOTION] Now Earn Aeroplan at Shop.ca (expired on May 16, 2014)

ByMatt May 5, 2014August 25, 2015

Aeroplan has now partnered with Shop.ca. Shop.ca is an online shopping website that essentially competes with Amazon or Ebay. You can purchase a host of items onlin

British Airways (Executive Club - Avios)

[ANALYSIS] British Airways Executive Club (Avios)

ByMatt May 5, 2014

British Airways has a loyalty program called the Executive Club where you can earn Avios points through many different avenues in Canada. First of all, British Airways is a member of the Oneworld alliance, so if you fly on any of…

Canadian North (Aurora Rewards)

[PROMOTION] Aurora Rewards

ByMatt May 4, 2014

When you fly with Canadian North, you can earn Aurora Reward points. Canadian North is celebrating 15 years of service between Iqaluit and Ottawa this year. So they are offering a 50% bonus points promotion on flights between the two…

President's Club (Merged with Le Club AccorHotels)

[ANALYSIS] Fairmont President’s Club

ByMatt May 3, 2014August 20, 2015

The Fairmont brand (based in Canada!) are luxury hotels operated in 19 different countries. If you are a fan of Fairmont hotels, you can earn elite status with its loyalty program called Farimont President’s Club.

Avion (RBC Rewards) | British Airways (Executive Club - Avios) | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

[PROMOTION] RBC Rewards Conversion Bonus with British Airways Avios (May 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014) (expired)

ByMatt May 2, 2014December 24, 2015

RBC Rewards is offering another round of points conversion bonus. However, unlike last time, only the British Airways Executive Club, which earns Avios points, has a conversion bonus.

Travel

[TRAVEL] Airline Travel Rights

ByMatt May 2, 2014

In case of lost luggage, long delays, bumped for overbooking, etc., you have some forms of compensation that you can take advantage of. This post is inspired by a new article from CBC. 1. Luggage Issues If your bag gets…

Canadian North (Aurora Rewards)

[AIRLINE] Canadian North and First Air are in Merger Talks

ByMatt May 1, 2014

Canadian North just launched its Aurora Rewards program this year. Now, there is a proposal to merge Canadian North and First Air. The two airlines even put together a website to cover the merger proposal. Usually when a company has a loyalty…

Air Canada (Aeroplan) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Maple Leaf Lounge (Air Canada)

[ANALYSIS] CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Privilege Card

ByMatt April 30, 2014December 6, 2016

CIBC has quietly introduced a new Aeroplan affiliated credit card called the CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Privilege Card. It has not yet been well advertised. The highlights of the credit card are as follows: