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[ANALYSI] Royal Caribbean

ByByMattAug 12, 2014

I’ve been on the Royal Caribbean once in the Caribbean. It was my first time on a cruise ship and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I heard a lot about people not wanting to go on a cruise…

[ANALYSIS] Porter Airlines Destinations

ByByMattAug 11, 2014

The lack of airline competition in Canada has kept our airline prices a little more inflated than our neighbours down south. But I can’t help but think that even if there was more competition, the prices may not even change…

[ANALYSIS] Celebrity Cruise

ByByMattAug 10, 2014

I’ve been on the Celebrity Cruise once in the Caribbean and I really enjoyed the experience. First of all, if you plan on going on a Celebrity Cruise more than once, you should definitely sign up for the loyalty program…

[ANALYSIS] VIPorter Expiry Policy

ByByMattAug 9, 2014

Porter Airlines has a loyalty points program called VIPorter. Every time you fly with Porter Airlines, you can earn points, depending on which flight that you book. You earn: 375 points = Firm Class (one-way flight) 750 points = Flexible…

[TRAVEL] Business Travellers Giving up on Loyalty Programs

ByByMattAug 8, 2014

There is an article on LinkedIn that suggests that business travellers are giving up loyalty programs. The main reasons causing this shift are: “blackout dates, broken promises and bait-and-switch games”. Price and convenience are becoming the priority instead. Personally, I…

Plaza Premium Lounge

ByByMattAug 7, 2014

An airport lounge that you can rest before your flight or during a layover is the Plaza Premium Lounge. There is also the Maple Leaf Lounges and Priority Pass Lounges.

[PROMOTION] Double the Points with WestJet (expired October 31, 2014)

ByByMattAug 6, 2014

WestJet is offering a double the WestJet dollars promotion on certain domestic flights. You will need to book your flight before August 29, 2014 and travel by October 31, 2014. Below is the list of destinations available for the 2x…

[ANALYSIS] Alitalia’s MilleMiglia

ByByMattAug 5, 2014

Oddly enough, Alitalia is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards. Since it has the attention of American Express Canada, I believe that Alitalia merits a post.

[ANALYSIS] Etihad Airways’ Etihad Guest

ByByMattAug 4, 2014

Etihad Airways is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards. Since it has the attention of American Express Canada, I believe that Etihad Airways merits a post.

[AIRLINE] Aeroméxico Club Premier

ByByMattAug 3, 2014

We’ve written many posts regarding the United States, but very little has been written about the other North American country, Mexico. Aeroméxico is a major airline of Mexico, which is also one of 4 founding members of SkyTeam. When you…

[TRAVEL] Update to Airline Alliances (August 2, 2014)

ByByMattAug 2, 2014

I have written about my airline portfolio and explained that I generally earn the points of at least one airline per alliance. There are several reasons for this diversification. I never know which airline is going to give me the best…

[AIRPORT] Expansion Projects

ByByMattAug 1, 2014

I am a big fan of renovations and expansion projects. I really like to see new developments and upgrades, which would confirm that there is growth in the travel industry. What I would like to see to go along with such growth…

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