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Sep 30, 20231 min read

A Quick Note On My Recent Absence

Some readers may be aware that Flyermiles is a beloved side project for me – in my ‘other’ life, I’m a technical director for...

Apr 20, 20221 min read

Help Ukrainian refugees with a matched donation of Aeroplan points

A new non-profit partnership will allow Aeroplan users to donate points to help book flights for refugees fleeing the devastating war in...

Jan 7, 20225 min read

So You've Caught COVID And Can't Board Your Flight. Now What?

With a new and much-more-contagious strain of COVID now circulating, in the coming months an awful lot of people will find themselves...

Nov 8, 20213 min read

The US-Canadian land border has (finally) reopened. Here’s what you need to know.

This morning, the United States reopened its land border crossings to foreign citizens, after a 19-month COVID lockdown that remained in...

Oct 26, 20217 min read

American Airlines’ New, VERY Different ‘Frequent Flyer’ Program.

After months of speculation, American Airlines finally unveiled its new, redesigned AAdvantage elite-status program, completely...

Oct 25, 20212 min read

Air Canada launches take-home COVID rapid-test kits

This one's got huge potential; Air Canada announced this morning the launch of new COVID testing kits that will allow travellers to...

Oct 6, 20212 min read

Canada To Require Vaccination For Airline, Marine & Rail Passengers

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that as of October 30, all passengers travelling on commercial airlines, cruise...

Sep 28, 20211 min read

Singapore Award Space Is (Gradually) Coming Back!

After over a year in which Singapore Airlines has blocked off all flight-award space to its partner airlines - both inside and outside...

Jul 12, 20214 min read

Aeroplan's new offer: premium-credit-card spend grants higher status!

As the travel industry slowly recovers from COVID, we've seen a variety of interesting approaches from airline and hotel loyalty programs...

Jun 21, 20212 min read

Canada Relaxes Quarantine Rules For Vaccinated Canadian Travellers

From July 6 onwards, fully-vaccinated Canadians will be able to enter Canada without going through hotel quarantine or 14-day home...

May 15, 20211 min read

Aeroplan is matching donations of points to Miles4Migrants this week.

Aeroplan has an ongoing relationship with a US-based 501(c)(3) charity called Miles4Migrants, that's dedicated to using donated...

Mar 31, 20213 min read

Air Canada extends Aeroplan Elite Status through the end of 2022

Good news for Canadian frequent flyers this morning, as Air Canada announces that Aeroplan Elite members will have their status...

Feb 19, 20212 min read

Update: 3-day hotel quarantine required for anyone flying into Canada

Starting February 22, air passengers landing in Canada will face new COVID-safety requirements. In addition to the negative PCR-test...

Jan 31, 20213 min read

Canada suspends flights from the Caribbean & Mexico, February 2020

Beginning January 31, all four major Canadian airlines (Air Canada, Westjet, Sunwing and Transat) have agreed to temporarily suspend all...

Jan 18, 20216 min read

The 737 MAX is back. Here's what you should know.

This post has been updated in January and February 2021 to include new information about Transport Canada's recertification of the MAX,...

Jan 7, 20212 min read

The newest Aeroplan partner airline: Virgin Australia!

After months of public speculation, Aeroplan announced this week that Virgin Australia is the latest airline to join its global network...

Jan 1, 20217 min read

Updated: Canada's new PCR-test requirement for international arrivals

Starting January 7th, 2021, anyone flying into Canada from any other country will not be allowed to board their flight to Canada until...

Nov 15, 20205 min read

Air Canada "Gift Of Travel" Flight Passes - A Surprisingly Good Deal!

Ever since COVID landed, I've been encouraging anyone who can, to avoid paying cash for flights if they can spend miles or credits...

Nov 7, 20204 min read

The New Aeroplan 'Buddy Pass'

As the new Aeroplan program comes into effect, one new feature getting a lot of attention is the 'Buddy Pass' provided as a bonus on some...

Sep 29, 20203 min read

COVID Series: International Connections Through Canada

Yes, most foreign travellers CAN transit through a Canadian airport during COVID. Here's the details.