JetBlue Coming to Canada?
Looks like there are plans in the works to expand JetBlue into Canada.
U.S. airline JetBlue expands into Canada for the 1st time
JetBlue expanding into Canada, ‘high-fare’ incumbents on notice
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.
List of Airline Alliances (updated April 21, 2021)
It has been just over a year since we last updated this post. The most significant change that would affect Canadians is adding Alaska Airlines to Oneworld Alliance. Now my hope is for WestJet to join an alliance themselves too.
There are 3 worldwide major airline alliances, as well as 3 regional alliances that we will mention further down the post.
American Express (AMEX) | Bank of Montreal (BMO) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Desjardins | Diners Club | HSBC | Lounge Access | Maple Leaf Lounge (Air Canada) | National Bank | Priority Pass | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) | Scotiabank | Toronto Dominion (TD)
Credit Cards which offer Free Airport Lounge Access (updated April 19, 2021)
It has been over 2 years since our last update of this post. Quite a few changes were made since then, such as the re-branding of all the Aeroplan c-branded cards with American Express, CIBC and TD. Furthermore, there are some additional options from BMO and RBC. So this post is due for an update!
American Express (AMEX) | Bank of Montreal (BMO) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Scotiabank | Simplii Financial
Current 10% Cash Back Portfolio for April 2021
Another month, another list of top 10% cash back credit cards being offered in Canada. We have split up the list into temporary (limited time) and permanent offers (indefinite, but can end any time without notice).
Quarantine Process in Canada (updated April 9, 2021)
Since February 22, 2021, people entering Canada have had to quarantine at an approved hotel, however, there are exceptions to the rule (discussed below). This is an addition to the proof of negative COVID-19 test that needs to be presented at the border.
It has been a couple of months since all these rules came into effect, so I thought I’d put together a more comprehensive guide overall and provide any updates since then.
American Express (AMEX) | Bank of Montreal (BMO) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | HSBC | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) | Scotiabank | Toronto Dominion (TD)
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for April 2021
For this month’s list, HSBC extended its offer that was expiring last month. Now it expires in the middle of this month month. While RBC changed up its offer which now expires in June.
Top Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for April 2021
Pointshogger, Most Consistent Travel & Information Blog 2021, Canada (LUXlife Awards)
The LUXlife magazine is a premium lifestyle publication distributed globally. They focus on a range of topics within the luxury lifestyle industry, including travel, which is most relevant to our topic today. LUXlife announced all its winners of their Travel and Tourism Awards 2021.
Most Consistent Travel & Information Blog 2021 – Canada
Air Canada and Air Transat Terminate Acquisition
Air Canada’s acquisition of Air Transat has been in the works for almost 2 years. After all the hurdles that they had to go through to get to this point, only to end in a cancellation of the buyout.
The agreement required various regulatory authority approvals. It got stuck at the European Commission (“EC”). In short, the EC will not approve the acquisition for several reasons including negatively impacting customers.
Get Rewarded while Building Credit with Plastk
In the past, we have not written about secured credit cards much because our blog is focused on earning and redeeming rewards. However, unlike other secured credit cards who do not offer a reward for spending, Plastk offers a one that allows people a chance to earn rewards and build their credit.
[PROMOTION] Air Miles Bonus Boom
Starting today, over the next 3 weeks, Air Miles is offering its spring Bonus Boom promotion. Effective March 25, 2021, until April 14, 2021, Air Miles collectors can earn 95 bonus miles after making purchases at 3 partners.
We value 1 Air Miles at 11 cents a piece, so 95 bonus miles is worth just over $10.