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Atlantic Canadians: Should We Redeem All Our Air Miles?

You may have heard the recent news that Empire Company has become a co-owner of Scene+. Consequently, its stable of brands will no longer be participating in the Air Miles program as of August 11, 2022. So what does that mean for us here in the land of Sobeys and Lawtons? Should we redeem our stockpile or hold out for something new from Air Miles? [Read more…]

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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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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…]

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Checking Air Miles Flight Reward Availability (As We Await Upcoming Changes)

The Air Miles loyalty program has revealed that it will soon introduce redesigned flight rewards on its website. It’s not clear exactly when the new booking platform will appear, but I thought it might be worth doing one last check of flight redemptions out of Nova Scotia to see what’s available and to compare to search results after the changes are implemented.  [Read more…]

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Points Priorities for a Disney Vacation in the Genie+ and Lightning Lane Era

A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida (or Disneyland in California) is getting more expensive all the time. With the recent announcement of Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane, budget considerations have really taken centre stage. Even some Disney diehards are now saying they’ve finally been priced out. In this post I’ll share a few ideas on how to choose a Canadian points strategy to keep a Disney trip within reach without sacrificing too much on the experience. [Read more…]

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Sobeys Atlantic Promo: Redeem 75 Cash Air Miles For $10 (Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2021)

It’s a good week for flyer promos if you’re an Air Miles collector in Atlantic Canada. There is a 20th anniversary multiplier promotion, a really great Cash mile redemption discount at Sobeys, and a Blue Weekend at Lawtons Drugs. Another set of Bonus Boom offers have been released as well so if you are not yet an active Air Miles member, now might be the time to start. [Read more…]

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Collecting Loyalty Points for a Travel Fun Fund (Air Miles and PC Optimum)

The title is not an error. (Actually I just googled and apparently a “fun fund” is a thing). Anyway, my intent with this post is to explore the idea of collecting a stash of a points that can be converted into cash that you set aside to serve one particular purpose – to inject added enjoyment into your trip. Use it only in situations when your frugal tendencies would otherwise block you from loosening the purse strings. [Read more…]

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Matching Rewards Credit Cards to Travel Plans (6 Examples for Canadian Points and Miles Collectors)

If you’re thinking about applying for a new travel rewards credit card, it’s wise to choose one that suits your particular travel plans. At the moment, there are a wide variety of better than usual sign-up offers so it can be a challenge to narrow it down and make a decision. In this post are a few examples of cards and trips that might go well together. [Read more…]