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I travel for a living. On this site, I take the mystery out of frequent-flyer programs & flying worldwide during COVID.
Years of non-stop travel for work and fun have taught me the tips, tricks and details of frequent-flyer mileage programs; I've built this site to share what I've learned, and help you get great value out of your frequent-flyer miles.

I'm not selling a subscription, an e-book, or membership in a secret program.
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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...
Oct 6, 20212 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...
Sep 28, 20211 min read
Airport Bookstores Have A 50%-Off Program They Don't Advertise
It sounds a bit click-bait-ier than my usual headlines, but if you enjoy a good book while you travel, I promise this one's worth it....
Aug 22, 20211 min read
Canadian Travel Series: Going Vertical With Helijet Airways
While two hundred nations debate their new post-COVID border policies, and we all look forward to multi-city, long-haul award trips in...
Aug 4, 20213 min read
You Can Now Use Alaska Miles To Book Qatar Flights. I'm Not Thrilled.
Award-travel enthusiasts have eagerly awaited Alaska Airlines' addition of Qatar Airways as an award partner, and the good news is, it's...
Jul 29, 20213 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...
Jul 12, 20214 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...
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Call the hotel and book direct. You'll often pay less and get more.
I was reminded this morning of an old tip that still holds up; in a world where each online-travel-agency website promises Even Cheaper...
May 29, 20212 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...
May 15, 20211 min read
Virgin Atlantic's award 'sweet spot' for ANA flights just got sweeter.
One of the best values in all of award travel just got even better, and anyone with American credit-card points should pay particular...
Apr 5, 20212 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...
Mar 31, 20213 min read
Aeroplan's selling points with a 100% bonus. Here's why I'm buying.
This one's a short-term promotion, ending 11:59 PM on April 2nd, but it's definitely worth a look for anyone with Aeroplan 25K status or...
Mar 27, 20214 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...
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Huge fines issued to COVID-infected passengers with fake PCR tests.
Last month, two passengers flew from Mexico to Montreal after testing positive for COVID-19, and presenting counterfeit PCR tests to...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Rebooking your Air Canada flights around the new 72-hour quarantine
I've split this off into its own article as there's a lot of detail to cover. For details on the hotel quarantine itself, please see...
Feb 13, 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 31, 20213 min read
Making flexible, refundable post-COVID travel plans is easier on points
It's hard to know when the world will go back to 'normal', but with vaccines starting to roll out worldwide, and governments looking...
Jan 23, 20213 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 18, 20216 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 7, 20212 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...
Jan 1, 20217 min read
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