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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.
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Dec 11, 20209 min read
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, 20208 min read
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, 20208 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20203 min read
COVID Series: International Connections Through Canada
Yes, most foreign travellers CAN transit through a Canadian airport during COVID. Here's the details.
Sep 19, 20206 min read
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...
Sep 19, 20206 min read
COVID Series: Flying Across Borders
While most international borders remain closed, finding a flight back to your home country can be a huge pain or simply impossible....
Aug 24, 202010 min read
Flying Air Canada During COVID
What To Expect, How To Prepare Earlier this month, I flew Ottawa-Vancouver and back. In this post, I'll give you a first-hand look at the...
Aug 12, 202010 min read
Aeroplan's 2020 Update
As Air Canada continue to bring Aeroplan “in-house”, and combine their frequent-flyer and reward programs into a more cohesive unit,...
Jul 16, 20204 min read
What Are My Miles Worth?
In this section, we'll talk about how to put a dollar value on your miles and points, and how to avoid falling into what I call 'The...
Jul 15, 20206 min read
Effective Award-Search Tips
In this section, you'll learn how to efficiently search for award flights. 1. Why is it so hard to find good award flights? 2. When do...
Jul 14, 20204 min read
Making Award Rules Work For You
In this section, you'll learn how to use some of the most powerful parts of airline mileage programs, the rules for building multiple ...
Jul 10, 20204 min read
Buying & Sharing Miles
In this section, you'll learn about your options when you're a few miles short, or want to combine miles from multiple accounts or...
Jul 10, 20203 min read
Miles And Upgrades
Here, we'll talk about how you can - and can't - use your miles to upgrade to a better seat. Using Points For Upgrades One of the most...
Jul 8, 20203 min read
Earning Miles From Partner Promos
In this section, you'll learn how to earn flyer miles from other sources, whether travel or otherwise. Let's get started! It's ironic...
Jul 7, 20204 min read
Minimizing Fees & Taxes on Awards
If you've spent any time searching for frequent-flyer reward flights, you've probably wondered why a "free" ticket costs so much? In...
Jul 2, 20204 min read
Earning Miles From Credit Cards
In this section, you'll learn about earning points through credit cards offered in partnership with airline mileage programs, and...
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