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May 10, 2022 Leave a Comment

Hidden City Ticketing: Halifax Example

Hidden city ticketing is a somewhat controversial backdoor method to save money on airfare. I’ve recently come across an example of such a fare involving Halifax, so I thought I’d make a brief blog post about it in case anyone was wondering about this kind of booking and whether or not it’s a good idea. [Read more…]

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May 9, 2022 3 Comments

Seasonal Direct Flights Halifax to Europe (2022)

If you live in the Maritimes and have any thoughts of travelling to Europe over the next few months, it’s good to know which cities you can fly to non-stop from Halifax. Backtracking to Montreal or Toronto is a pain. It’s so much nicer to be on your way over the Atlantic within minutes of takeoff. Whether you’re redeeming points or paying cash, more direct flights to choose from can help you create a more appealing and affordable itinerary.
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Filed Under: Air Canada, Condor, WestJet

November 20, 2021 2 Comments

Big Changes to Air Miles Flight Rewards – Good News or Bad News?

Air Miles has just dramatically changed the Flight Rewards component of the program. Gone are the distance-based, seasonal reward prices. Instead, the miles required will more closely align with the cash fare. For those of us who avidly collect Air Miles, it’s a good idea to see what this means and whether it’s a program that still merits our attention for travel purposes. [Read more…]

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November 18, 2021 1 Comment

Bonus Boom Boost Air Miles Promo (Nov. 18 – Dec. 27, 2021)

Bonus Boom Boost is now underway. It’s the replacement for Shop The Block, an Air Miles promotion that usually appeared around this time. Whether you are an avid Air Miles collector or a passive member wishing to ramp up your earning, you should probably take a look. It differs from past major promos in a significant way and should be attainable for most, especially here in the Maritimes where we have no shortage of Air Miles partners. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Air Miles, Promotions

October 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Tremblant – Good Value IHG Redemption (March Break 2022)

Here is a nice opportunity for any winter sports enthusiasts who happen to have some IHG points. The Holiday Inn Express in Mont Tremblant is currently showing very reasonable reward rates for dates in early 2022 including over March Break. Even if you don’t have an IHG stash, it would still be a good deal to buy points if these redemption levels stick around. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Deals, IHG Rewards

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