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BMO VIPorter Mastercard: Split 50 Million Porter Points
New BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard holders who spend $2,000 in 50 days split a 50 million point pool, on top of up to 70,000 points.
Read the post →Etihad Pulls the A380 From Toronto Pearson in 2027
Etihad's early 2027 schedule removes the Airbus A380 from Toronto and Singapore and cuts frequencies on about two dozen routes.
Read the post →Marriott Bonvoy Amex: $3,000 Spend Rule and $150 Fee
The Marriott Bonvoy Amex free night will soon need $3,000 a year in spending, and the personal card fee rises to $150.
Read the post →United Club at Washington Dulles: New 600 Seat Lounge
United is opening Concourse E at Washington Dulles with a nearly 40,000 square foot United Club that seats more than 600 people.
Read the post →Wealthsimple Business Chequing: 1% Cash Back, No FX Fees
Wealthsimple Business Chequing now comes with a card that pays 1% cash back and charges no FX fees.
Read the post →Air Transat Adds Five Europe Routes for Summer 2027
Air Transat adds five nonstop Europe routes for summer 2027, including Geneva and Birmingham.
Read the post →Hilton for Business: Double Night Credits Toward Status
Hilton for Business members can earn double elite night credits on business rate stays, up to five bonus nights.
Read the post →Amex Platinum Canada Adds ALL Accor Gold Status
Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders in Canada can now enrol in free ALL Accor Gold status.
Read the post →Air Transat Staria: New Loyalty Program With Shared Points
Air Transat has opened Staria, a new loyalty program that earns 3 to 7 points per dollar and lets up to nine people share points.
Read the post →How Many Five Star Nights Can My Spending Buy?
About 16 Park Hyatt nights a year from $20,000 a month in the US, and about 5 luxury nights a year from the same spend in Canada.
Read the post →RBC Avion to British Airways Avios: 30% Transfer Bonus
RBC is adding 30% to Avion points moved to the British Airways Club, so 10,000 points become 13,000 Avios.
Read the post →What If the Airline Cancels My Business Class Award?
You still get a seat or your points back, and the change is usually free when the airline caused it.
Read the post →BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Drops Foreign Fees
BMO's top eclipse card now has no foreign transaction fees, a $200 travel credit and 10 lounge visits a year.
Read the post →Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% Off Business Class Awards
Air France KLM Flying Blue is taking 25% off select business class awards to the Americas in November 2026.
Read the post →Canadian Aeroplan Credit Cards: Higher Fees, New Perks
Canadian Aeroplan credit cards are getting new benefits and higher annual fees, according to Frugal Flyer.
Read the post →United Basic First Class: No Refunds, No Redeemable Miles
United Airlines now sells basic domestic first class fares with no refunds, a $199 change fee, no free seat selection and no redeemable miles.
Read the post →Hilton Honors Amex Card Launches in Canada: Worth It?
American Express and Hilton have launched the first Hilton Honors credit card for Canadians, with Gold status and up to 70,000 points.
Read the post →Are Business Credit Card Points Taxable?
Usually not, and the card spending stays deductible, but anything you pay for with points is not deductible.
Read the post →Aeroplan Now Books Harbour Air Seaplane Flights
Since October 28, 2026, you can use Aeroplan points on eligible scheduled Harbour Air flights on the BC coast.
Read the post →Should I Spend My Points on the Flight or the Hotel?
Usually the flight, because business class seats return far more per point, but Hyatt hotels on busy nights can win.
Read the post →ALL Accor Double Points in Canada, Including Fairmont
ALL Accor members earn double Reward points on stays of two nights or more at 27 Canadian hotels, including Fairmont Banff Springs.
Read the post →Which Lounges Does My Business Card Get Me Into?
It depends on the lounge network your card belongs to, and most team access comes from employee cards or paid guest passes.
Read the post →WestJet Rewards 2027: Platinum Now Takes $15,000 TQS
From January 1, 2027, WestJet Rewards Silver, Gold and Platinum need up to 50% more Tier Qualifying Spend.
Read the post →Southwest Airlines Lounges: 11 Clubs Coming in 2027
Southwest Airlines plans to open 11 airport lounges, with the first ones starting in 2027.
Read the post →Aer Lingus Adds Free Starlink WiFi on All Long Haul Jets
Aer Lingus has finished installing free Starlink WiFi on all 12 A330s and 14 A321s in its long haul fleet.
Read the post →Amex Platinum Hotel Credit: Two Night Minimum in 2027
From 2027, the Platinum Card's $600 hotel credit needs a two night Fine Hotels + Resorts stay.
Read the post →Amex Fixed Points Travel Ending for Cobalt and Gold Cards
Amex is ending Fixed Points Travel for the Cobalt, Gold Rewards, Green and Business Gold Rewards cards. Platinum and Centurion keep it by phone.
Read the post →United Club Houston: Largest Airline Lounge in the Americas
United has opened a 54,000 square foot United Club in Houston's new Terminal B North Concourse, with seating for 800.
Read the post →Is a Points Concierge Worth It for a Business Owner?
Yes, if you book more than a trip or two a year or need more than one seat. Doing it yourself works if you have the hours and enjoy it.
Read the post →Capital One Venture X Business: 300,000 Miles Offer
The Capital One Venture X Business now offers up to 300,000 bonus miles and $1,300 in travel credits, if you spend $120,000 in four months.
Read the post →Best and Worst Business Class Destinations for Points
Long flights to Asia and Europe give you the most value per point, while short sun trips and flights inside North America usually waste them.
Read the post →SAS Status Match: Buy SkyTeam Lounge Access Once
SAS EuroBonus will match your airline status to Silver, Gold or Diamond for a one time fee, and Gold and Diamond bring SkyTeam Elite Plus lounge access.
Read the post →Scotia Momentum Cards Lose 4% on Rent and Taxes
Four Scotia Momentum cards stop earning the 4% recurring bill rate on rent and tax payments on October 22, 2026.
Read the post →Amex Add a Card Bonus: Up to 105,000 Points
American Express is paying bonus points to cardholders who add employee and supplementary cards, up to 105,000 on the Business Platinum Card.
Read the post →JetBlue BlueFirst: New First Class, Less Economy Legroom
JetBlue's BlueFirst first class rolls out fleetwide from December 2026, and economy seat pitch drops from 32 to 30 inches.
Read the post →Air Canada Montréal to Seville Nonstop on the A321XLR
Air Canada is adding nonstop Montréal to Seville flights on the Airbus A321XLR, the only nonstop between Seville and North America.
Read the post →How Do I Book Air Canada Business Class With Aeroplan?
Find the seat on the Aeroplan search first, check who flies it and what cash it adds, then move your points and book.
Read the post →Aeroplan 90% Bonus: Worth Buying Points at 1.38 Cents?
Air Canada is selling Aeroplan points with up to a 90% bonus from October 14 to October 29, 2026.
Read the post →Business Card or Personal Card for Business Spending?
Use a business card. It keeps the debt off your personal credit file, earns more on business categories and keeps your books clean.
Read the post →United MileagePlus 2027: 1K Now Takes 32,000 PQPs
United is dropping the flight count path to elite status for 2027 and raising Premier 1K to 32,000 PQPs.
Read the post →How Do I Get Five Star Hotel Nights on Points?
World of Hyatt gives the most luxury per point. Marriott Bonvoy covers the most places. Free night perks stretch both.
Read the post →TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite+ Upgrade: 10 GB of Free Data
TD is moving some TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite cardholders to Visa Infinite+, which adds 10 GB of free GigSky global data each year.
Read the post →Air Canada A350-1000: Why It Matters at Toronto Pearson
Air Canada's aging 777-300ERs leave weight behind on hot Toronto days, and the new A350-1000 could fix that and open new routes.
Read the post →Marriott Bonvoy Upgrade List: Clarity or a Sales Tool?
Marriott is testing an app feature that shows Bonvoy elites their upgrade odds and waitlist spot before they arrive.
Read the post →Air Canada Embarq: 50% More Aeroplan Points on Work Trips
Air Canada Embarq is a free booking platform for Canadian businesses, with 50% more Aeroplan points and up to 5% off fares at launch.
Read the post →How Many Business Class Seats Does $10,000 a Month Buy?
About four one way business class seats to Europe a year in the US, and about two in Canada, before any welcome bonus.
Read the post →Porter's $450 Million Montreal YHU Airport: Worth It?
Porter Airlines is building a $450 million second airport for Montreal at YHU, focused on domestic travel.
Read the post →Is a 2.5% Card Fee Worth It for Points?
Usually not. A 2.5% fee only pays off if your points are worth more than 2.5 cents for every dollar you spend.
Read the post →Capital One Quicksilver Comes to Canada: 3% Cash Back
Capital One launched two Quicksilver cards in Canada with 3% cash back on groceries and gas, no annual fee and no FX fees.
Read the post →Can a Family of Four Fly Business Class on Points?
Yes, but most airlines show only one or two seats, so search the airlines that release four or more.
Read the post →British Airways A380: 106 Business Class Seats
British Airways unveiled new A380 cabins with a new first class suite and a 106 seat business class cabin, the largest in the world.
Read the post →Alaska Atmos Rewards Points on Sale: Worth 1.88 Cents?
Alaska Atmos Rewards is selling points with up to a 100% bonus in a targeted sale, about 1.88 US cents each at the top tier.
Read the post →Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 35% Citi Transfer Bonus
Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering up to a 35% bonus on points moved from select bank partners, including Citi ThankYou.
Read the post →Marriott Bonvoy to Aeroplan: 15% Transfer Bonus Is Back
Aeroplan is adding 15% to Marriott Bonvoy point transfers until October 31, 2026, and this year that includes Marriott's 5,000 point bonus.
Read the post →Amex Aeroplan Reserve Cards: Higher Fee Coming in 2027
American Express is raising the annual fee on its Aeroplan Reserve Cards in early 2027 and adding several new benefits.
Read the post →How Many Points for Business Class to Europe?
Plan on about 60,000 points one way at the low end, and Aeroplan partner flights are often the cheapest and steadiest way to get there.
Read the post →Air India's New Boeing 787 Now Flies Toronto to Delhi
Air India's new Boeing 787 now operates most of its Toronto to Delhi schedule from Toronto Pearson.
Read the post →Best Card Setup for $25,000 a Month of Business Spend
Put most spend on one card that earns transferable points, add a second card for bonus categories, and move the points to airline partners for business class seats.
Read the post →Aeroplan Cards Get 15% Off Air Canada Rewards
A permanent discount for every Canadian Aeroplan card, plus lounge and security perks for premium cards.
Read the post →Capital One Miles to JAL: What the 30% Bonus Was Worth
The September bonus ended on the 30th. Here is what it paid, and how to be ready when the next one lands.
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