Saturday Updates and Promotions

It is Saturday again, so here is another round of updates and promotions this past week. The highlight of the week is hands down our 2 year anniversary.

2 year anniversary

Don’t forget to comment on our Facebook before October 28, 2015, for a chance to win a $20 credit with LoungeBuddy, in celebration of our 2 year anniversary. The winner will be announced at the end of the month.

This is a very exciting time for Pointshogger. It has been a fun 2 years and we look forward in continuing to grow our brand!

5x with Aeroplan eStore

Until October 26, 2015, Aeroplan members can earn 5X the miles on purchases made through the Aeroplan eStore. This is an amazing way to load up on bonus miles. What I recommend is that if you ever have any purchases can wait, hold off until you see promotions like this to take advantage of earning more bonus points.

Airbnb Insurance Boost for Canadians

The online accomodation provider, Airbnb, is adding a new level of insurance coverage (called the Host Protection Insurance program) in Canada. This was already launched earlier this year in the United States. This is actually an amazing initiative, to help make Airbnb’s more competitive.

Even though I can’t really earn points from Airbnb stays, I actually welcome this improvement, as I am more than happy to put some pressure on hotel chains to become more competitive!

Sign Up Bonuses Coming to an End

Below is a list of credit card sign up bonuses coming to an end this month. So if you are still contemplating about it, you better take advantage of it while you still can.

• CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Business – $180 annual fee (first year fee waived till October 31, 2015), earn 20,000 sign up bonus Aeroplan after your first purchase.
• TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card – $399 annual fee, earn 50,000 sign up bonus Aeroplan miles (25,000 after your first purchase and another 25,000 after spending $1,000 within the first 90 days if you apply before October 31, 2015)
• Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card – $99 annual fee (waived if you apply before October 31, 2015)
• Scotiabank Scene Visa Card – No annual fee, earn 4,000 sign up bonus points (if you apply before October 31, 2015)