Flyermiles - Expert Travel Advice

I travel for a living. On this site, I take the mystery out of frequent-flyer programs & flying worldwide during COVID.

Years of non-stop travel for work and fun have taught me the tips, tricks and details of frequent-flyer mileage programs; I've built this site to share what I've learned, and help you get great value out of your frequent-flyer miles. 

I'm not selling a subscription, an e-book, or membership in a secret program.

The information's all here, and it's all free.
 
If you'd rather leave the learning, searching, scheduling, and comparing to an expert, I offer a custom award booking service. I'm also a TICO-certified travel agent with access to exclusive perks at many of the world's finest hotels and resorts.

Apr 5, 2021
2 min

Virgin Atlantic's award 'sweet spot' for ANA flights just got sweeter.

One of the best values in all of award travel just got even better, and anyone with American credit-card points should pay particular...

Mar 31, 2021
3 min

Air Canada extends Aeroplan Elite Status through the end of 2022

Good news for Canadian frequent flyers this morning, as Air Canada announces that Aeroplan Elite members will have their status...

Mar 27, 2021
4 min

Aeroplan's selling points with a 100% bonus. Here's why I'm buying.

This one's a short-term promotion, ending 11:59 PM on April 2nd, but it's definitely worth a look for anyone with Aeroplan 25K status or...

Feb 19, 2021
2 min

Update: 3-day hotel quarantine required for anyone flying into Canada

Starting February 22, air passengers landing in Canada will face new COVID-safety requirements. In addition to the negative PCR-test...

Feb 18, 2021
2 min

Huge fines issued to COVID-infected passengers with fake PCR tests.

Last month, two passengers flew from Mexico to Montreal after testing positive for COVID-19, and presenting counterfeit PCR tests to...

Feb 13, 2021
3 min

Rebooking your Air Canada flights around the new 72-hour quarantine

I've split this off into its own article as there's a lot of detail to cover. For details on the hotel quarantine itself, please see...

Jan 31, 2021
3 min

Canada suspends flights from the Caribbean & Mexico, February 2020

Beginning January 31, all four major Canadian airlines (Air Canada, Westjet, Sunwing and Transat) have agreed to temporarily suspend all...

Jan 23, 2021
3 min

Making flexible, refundable post-COVID travel plans is easier on points

It's hard to know when the world will go back to 'normal', but with vaccines starting to roll out worldwide, and governments looking...

Jan 18, 2021
6 min

The 737 MAX is back. Here's what you should know.

This post has been updated in January and February 2021 to include new information about Transport Canada's recertification of the MAX,...

Jan 7, 2021
2 min

The newest Aeroplan partner airline: Virgin Australia!

After months of public speculation, Aeroplan announced this week that Virgin Australia is the latest airline to join its global network...

Jan 1, 2021
7 min

Updated: Canada's new PCR-test requirement for international arrivals

Starting January 7th, 2021, anyone flying into Canada from any other country will not be allowed to board their flight to Canada until...

Dec 11, 2020
9 min

Mixed-Cabin Awards: A *really* deep dive with Aeroplan's Mark Nasr

First, a warning: if you're interested in the nerdy details of how the new Aeroplan search engine works, you'll love this post. If you...

Nov 23, 2020
8 min

The single best feature of the new Aeroplan rules: The Latitude Trick!

Today we'll look at what I consider to be the single most valuable 'sweet spot' in the new Aeroplan program: The Latitude Trick. We'll...

Nov 23, 2020
8 min

Aeroplan Visa card with a $599/year fee? Crazy, until you do the math.

Aeroplan's new premium credit cards have fees over $500, but return value of over $1000. Here's how.

Nov 15, 2020
5 min

Air Canada "Gift Of Travel" Flight Passes - A Surprisingly Good Deal!

Ever since COVID landed, I've been encouraging anyone who can, to avoid paying cash for flights if they can spend miles or credits...

Nov 10, 2020
4 min

Confused By Aeroplan's 'Variable Pricing'? Me Too.

With the launch of the new Aeroplan program in November 2020 comes a completely new way of setting prices for award tickets bought with...

Nov 10, 2020
2 min

Aeroplan's new "Preferred Pricing"

One of the best-hyped but worst-explained aspects of the new Aeroplan program is the Preferred Pricing benefit offered to members with...

Nov 7, 2020
4 min

The New Aeroplan 'Buddy Pass'

As the new Aeroplan program comes into effect, one new feature getting a lot of attention is the 'Buddy Pass' provided as a bonus on some...

Sep 29, 2020
3 min

COVID Series: International Connections Through Canada

Yes, most foreign travellers CAN transit through a Canadian airport during COVID. Here's the details.

Sep 19, 2020
6 min

COVID Series: Buying Plane Tickets In A World Of Travel Restrictions

Today we're stepping outside the world of miles and points to talk about some major traps and headaches to avoid when flying during...