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…]
Disneyland on Points (Aeroplan, Air Miles, TD Rewards, RBC Avion)
When it was announced that Disneyland and Walt Disney World would be opening a new “land” all about Star Wars, I knew that my brother and I would likely take a trip to see it. Our parents took us to Walt Disney World in Orlando many times during our childhood and my brother was a big fan of the Star Wars movies. The goal then was to accumulate the right points and miles to make an eventual trip as inexpensive as possible. [Read more…]
Saving For Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Part 4 – Flights From Halifax (and Trip Update)
In Part 4 of my series on planning for a Disney trip I turn the focus to booking flights to California or Florida. Once you’ve got a handle on park admission and accommodation, you have to figure out how to get there. So, if you’re not just going to hop in your vehicle and hit the road, it’s time to sort out plane tickets. [Read more…]
Searching For March Break Flight Availability (Air Miles & Aeroplan)
The information in this post obviously reflects a moment in time. Any availability I found might have disappeared by the time I hit the “publish” button on the blog. I just thought it might be worth going through the process of looking for options to redeem miles during Nova Scotia’s March break, just to see what I could find. Many people have to plan their travels around school breaks and using miles is a much bigger challenge when you’re competing with those in the same boat. [Read more…]