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Saturday Updates and Promotions (RBC-WestJet and Scotiabank-Chase Canada)

ByByMattOct 17, 2015

I plan to start a new Saturday series every few weeks, so long as there is enough relevant updates and promotions to talk about. This series is going to provide news updates and promotions grouped together. I chose Saturday mornings…

Rundown of the new Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card

ByByMattOct 16, 2015

After much anticipation, Tangerine Forward Banking has finally released its new credit card, the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card. For the time being, it is not available to everyone in the public yet. But you can register for a special preview.…

More Changes to the Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard

ByByMattOct 15, 2015

We recently wrote about the positive changes with the elimination of the reward redemption tiers to the Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard. Now you can get straight up 2% return on travel expenses, including partial redemptions. But all…

Thoughts on WOW Air Coming to Canada

ByByMattOct 14, 2015

Starting in May 2016, WOW Air will be coming to Canada. It is actually so far away and anything can happen from now until then. I was initially going to wait a bit longer to see if there are any…

Review of Best Western Fallsview

ByByMattOct 13, 2015

For only 12,000 points, I was able to stay at the Best Western Fallsview in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. The location was amazing. As a Platinum member they upgraded my room so we were on the top floor…

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for…

ByByMattOct 12, 2015

I think that I might use Thanksgiving as a yearly theme to list out all that I am thankful for in the miles and points world. Hopefully every year the list will change because of positive improvements in the industry.

Canadian Airline Series: Calm Air

ByByShirley HuangOct 11, 2015

In today’s post, we will be introducing Calm Air, an airline based in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. The airline operates services in Northern Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. Its major hub is the Thompson airport.

Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses for October 2015

ByByMattOct 10, 2015

We are in the middle of a long weekend. Some of us are probably very busy with family gatherings. Others of us may have some time to catch up on a few things. If you plan to catch up on…

Pet Policies on Flights

ByByShirley HuangOct 9, 2015

For most airline carriers, pets are accepted as a checked or carry-on baggage; however it is always important to check the terms and conditions before booking a flight.

Review of beVancouver.com

ByByShirley HuangOct 8, 2015

beVancouver is a website meant to provide discounts and promotions on hotels and events happening around Vancouver with intent to achieve growth, prosperity and value in the city. It is partners with 35 hotels located in the heart of Vancouver…

Canadian Airline Series: Air Tindi

ByByShirley HuangOct 7, 2015

In today’s post, we will be introducing Air Tindi, an airline which is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Its major hub is the Yellowknife Airport. Air Tindi links less populated communities throughout northern Canada including Fort Simpson, Lutsel K’e, Gameti,…

Positive Change to the Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard

ByByMattOct 6, 2015

I’m sure that I was not the only person unhappy about the tier reward system implemented by the Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard. After years of complaining (including from myself directly to Capital One), our cries have finally…

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