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What’s Currently in my Airline Portfolio in the Year 2014

ByMatt July 9, 2014November 16, 2023

The rules of the points game is constantly evolving, especially when airline loyalty programs have significant changes to their earning and reward structures. I have always talked about diversification. So today, I will explain how I have structured my airline points’ portfolio.

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Best Credit Cards While Backpacking (updated July 5, 2014)

ByMatt July 5, 2014February 25, 2018

Backpacking has been a very common way to travel for a long period of time as it allows you to visit different places at very affordable costs. But there are still great ways to maximize your return through a good credit card….

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[TRAVEL] The Gap between Luxury and Affordable Lodging Widening

ByMatt June 14, 2014

I just finished reading a great article about how it seems that the gap between luxury and affordable lodging is widening. Below are three paragraphs that essentially summarize the whole article: Private elevators, personal shopping assistants, six-bedroom suites with their…

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[TRAVEL] Canadian Passport Information

ByMatt May 27, 2014August 20, 2015

I will need to renew my passport this summer and I was looking into the procedures, especially the fees. So I thought I’d write a post about the passport procedure and the fee structure.

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[TRAVEL] Traveling to the United States

ByMatt May 16, 2014

Just in time for the Victoria long weekend, when many people may be travelling to the United States. Often times, when Canadians think of travelling to the United States, we think about shopping opportunities, because of the cheaper prices. So…

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[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…

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[TRAVEL] Higher Fuel Prices Good for Airlines?

ByMatt April 28, 2014

This post is in reference to a recent news article that talks about the benefits of higher oil prices. The price of oil has doubled in the last decade, but airline fares have not double. The reason is because most…

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[TRAVEL] Air Canada Luggage Toss Caught on Video

ByMatt April 20, 2014

If you have not heard of this incident yet, check out this news article. This incident, to me, is another result of the check-in baggage fee. Since the implementation of checked-in luggage bag fees, our overheads on planes are full and…

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[AIRPORT] Knowing your Local Airports can Help you Maximize your Rewards

ByMatt March 14, 2014April 26, 2015

When it comes to maximizing the value of your points, it is important to know what flights are offered at your local airport. But first, you need to determine what type of spender and traveller you are. Are you a…

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[TRAVEL] How to Deal with Airline Issues?

ByMatt February 23, 2014

The list of complaints against airlines can be endless, including: rude staff, poor communication, lost baggage, flight disruptions, overbooking, etc. Air Canada has taken the brunt of these complaints, as explained in a news article. Seems like things have gotten…