List of Airline Alliances (updated March 17, 2016)
The list of airline alliances needs an update from last time. Most of the changes came with the main airline affiliates (which I identified below in bullet format).
Airline Alliances
How to Best Use Aeroplan on Star Alliance
When we’re out collecting those Aeroplan miles, it sounds great when we redeemed enough for a free flight across the world. However, this isn’t always the case. A free ticket definitely sounds like a great rewards, but not if those taxes and surcharges end up costing you half a ticket if you were to purchase it.
Rundown of Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles for Canadians
With the discontinuation of the Capital One Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards, as well as multiple devaluations, Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles program can easily fall out of favour as a top frequent flyer program. That being said, below are some of the factors to consider if you do choose to continue using this program.
List of Airline Alliances (updated August 2, 2015)
This is a list of all the members in all the different airline alliances, Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam. Signing up for loyalty program per airline alliance can help maximize your points portfolio, as well as alleviate the expiry dates and blackout dates issue.
Alternatives to Aeroplan
Today’s post was inspired by all the comments provided in two recent posts entitled: Aeroplan Membership Growing Faster Than Available Reward Seats and IdeaWorks Rewards Seat Availability Rankings. The comments got me thinking about writing a post about alternatives to Aeroplan….
[TRAVEL] Tips for Award Bookings
Often times, people would tell me that they find points useless, mostly because of blackout dates. So what’s the point of collecting points? Today, I will provide several tips to keep in mind so that making an award booking will be…
[AIRLINE] American Airlines/U.S. Airways Destinations Departing from Canada (updated on April 5, 2015)
It is well-known that flying on airlines from the United States is generally cheaper than flying from Canadian airlines. American Airlines is a Oneworld alliance member. Personally, I collect Avios points with British Airways Executive Club that I can use on American Airlines for international flights.
[AIRLINE] Delta Air Lines Destinations Departing from Canada (updated March 29, 2015)
Having airlines from the United States, operate out of Canada can really help reduce the cost of travel. Not only because it is generally cheaper to fly with airlines from the United States, they help the competition.
SkyTeam Launching an Alliance-Wide Online Booking Tool
There is a report mentioning that airline alliance SkyTeam are looking to launch an online system for frequent flyer members to book award flights. This system will be active towards the end of the year. The system will allow loyalty members with…
[AIRLINE] United Airlines Destinations Departing from Canada (updated March 3, 2015)
There have been a few changes to the departing United Airlines flights out of Canada from last time. Keep in mind that United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, which Air Canada is a part of.