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[READER QUESTION] Are Airline Flight Passes Worth It?
I have been asked this question many times by Pointshogger readers: “Whether airline flight passes are worth it?” The short answer is, it depends. Flight Passes are a prepaid package of one-way flight credits used for travel within a selected geographic zone,…
American Express SimplyCash Referral Bonus Increase
The American Express SimplyCash Preferred Card and the SimplyCash Card have both significantly increased their referral bonuses. The SimplyCash Card goes up from $25 to $100 referral bonus, while the SimplyCash Preferred Card goes up from $50 to $200 referral bonus. That is a 300% increase. Below…
[PROMOTION] Esso’s Annual Aeroplan Bonus is Back (expired on May 25, 2015)
Esso seems to team up with Aeroplan once a year, around this spring time to offer a double the points promotion, which is a pleasant surprise ever year. Hopefully they keep it up! This promotion runs from March 31, 2015 to…
Major Changes with IHG Rewards: New Elite Status and Points Expiry
As mentioned in the title, IHG Rewards is implementing two new major changes. The more concerning one is the new expiry policy. I received an email from IHG stating: We also want to reward our guests who choose to stay…
[PROMOTION] First Year Fee Waived on the BMO World Elite MasterCard (expired on May 31, 2015)
The first year fee promotion on the BMO World Elite MasterCard has been extended from April 10, 2015 to now May 31, 2015. Below are the highlights of the credit card: $150 annual fee (waived the first year if you apply before…
[PROMOTION] Earn 5x Aeroplan at the eStore
Aeroplan’s eStore is now offering a 5x promotion made on all purchases. The offer runs from April 15, 2015 to April 19, 2015. Also note that Distinction members have an added benefit. dDiamond members: Earn 2 Distinction bonus point for every…
Updates to the Chase Canada Website (updated April 15, 2015)
Update to Chase Canada’s credit card portfolio. There have been updates to its website.
[READER QUESTION] What is Happening with the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card?
As you may have already noticed, it seems that you cannot apply for the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card through the Chase Canada, because the “Apply Now” button has disappeared. However, it has been known that there are still…
[TRAVEL] Aeroplan Reward Flight Review Between Ottawa (YOW) and Tokyo (NRT)
I cannot believe that this happened to me again. On my way to the Tokyo Narita Airport, the train got delayed again. Unlike the Air Transat experience, this experience turned out differently. I do understand that it really wasn’t Air…
Credit Cards for the NHL Playoffs
As an Ottawa Senators fan I am happy to say that this past Saturday on April 12, 2015, the Sens securely wins a spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, a miracle we all thought was improbable. On the same…
[TRAVEL] Uber to Continue Rideshare Services in Canada
In a previous post, I mentioned that Uber services will be partnering with Starwood to earn extra miles while using the ridesharing service. This seems to have some limitations as many Uber drivers around the world have been charged for…
[AIRPORT] Options for Flights from London to Canada
Aside from the United States, there are other popular destinations directly to and from Canada. The most popular might be London in the United Kingdom. When you fly to London, you have two airports to choose from: Gatwick Airport (LGW)…
