We as Canadians are very fortunate to live in this country. If you have not yet visited our nation’s capital, I suggest you consider putting it on your list of places to visit someday after leisure travel eventually resumes. To help make it happen on a budget, I’ve compiled a few tips that might be useful for anyone planning a trip and interested in using points and miles. [Read more…]
Czech Republic and Poland on Points in Autumn 2021 (Post-Pandemic Trip Research)
Has the prospect of a COVID-19 vaccine spurred you to contemplate where you’d like to go when travel becomes a thing again? I am feeling relatively hopeful so I thought I’d put together some trip ideas to file away. I don’t know if any of these will actually materialize, but I find it enjoyable to at least engage in a bit of daydreaming. Here’s a plan for a trip to the Czech Republic and Poland using various loyalty currencies. [Read more…]
First Impressions of the New Aeroplan – A Maritimer’s Perspective
After much anticipation, the redesigned Aeroplan program is finally here. I’ve now had the chance to do a few searches and form some preliminary opinions. At least for my own travel purposes, I’m not horrified by the changes and so at this point I’m giving it a tentative thumbs up while I continue to get a handle on it. [Read more…]
Aeroplan Flights From Atlantic Canada Worth Booking Before November 6, 2020
Aeroplan, Air Canada’s frequent flyer program, is set to undergo major changes soon. If you’re contemplating any reward flights within the next eleven months or so, it’s a good idea to compare your options booking before the transition versus afterward. Your geographic location or preference to include a multi-day stopover are important factors in the decision, especially for flights within Canada. [Read more…]
COVID-19 Insurance Included In Air Canada Flight Bookings For Travel Until April 12, 2021
Air Canada now includes COVID-19 insurance coverage when you book a flight. This most recent announcement reflects a continuing effort by airlines to encourage new bookings during a challenging time for the travel industry. Although travel remains on the back burner for many Canadians, this news might lead at least a few people to weigh their options when it comes to planning a possible trip. [Read more…]
When Will The 737 MAX Return To Halifax?
It was in the news recently that Transport Canada has completed test flights of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Europe is set to conduct its tests very soon as well. I thought this was a noteworthy development and thus might be worth pondering what a return of the controversial aircraft would mean for travellers in the Maritimes. [Read more…]
Aeroplan New Member 2500 Mile Bonus (Until September 30, 2020)
If you’re not signed up with Aeroplan, now’s a pretty good time to do it. When you join during the current promotion, you’ll receive bonus miles (soon to be called “points” under the new program) if you earn at least one mile by September 30, 2020. [Read more…]
Major Aeroplan Changes – Implications For Maritimers
The Aeroplan program is set to undergo a significant transformation on November 8, 2020 and many of the details have just been released to the public. It’s always an unsettling time before impending changes to a loyalty program, so it’s a relief to now be able to examine the differences. My primary concern is how it will affect Aeroplan redemptions out of airports here in the Maritimes. [Read more…]
More Bittersweet Aeroplan Offers (Book by Aug. 4, Travel by Sept. 30, 2020)
If only travelling were a normal thing to do these days. Aeroplan has come out with two new summer miles offers. One gives you up to 150% bonus Aeroplan miles on purchased flights while the other gives you up to 40% of your miles back on a redemption booking. [Read more…]
Bittersweet Promo – Aeroplan 50% Rebate (Book by July 1, Travel by October 15, 2020)
Aeroplan has come out with a new promotion which, if these were ordinary days, would be fantastic. (Of course, if these were ordinary days, this promotion would likely not exist). If you book an Aeroplan flight within Canada or to the US on Air Canada by July 1st for travel until October 15th, you’ll get half of your miles back after you fly. Super. But will leisure travel become commonplace during this period? And if so, will you be comfortable flying? [Read more…]