Author: PrinceOfTravel

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will be launching an improved premium economy experience, starting March 31, 2024. With the upcoming enhancements, the Singapore-based Star Alliance carrier will be improving upon and expanding its selection of food and beverage options for passengers in the cabin, and a new amenity kit will be offered as well. Singapore Airlines to Launch Enhanced Premium Economy Experience As of March 31, 2024, Singapore Airlines will be enhancing its premium economy offerings by launching a number of soft product initiatives. Enhanced Food Selection First and foremost, the airline will be expanding the cabin’s food and…

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This week, Hilton announced its intention to Graduate Hotels, which will add to its ever-growing roster of lifestyle brands. Let’s take a look at what this means for Hilton’s portfolio, and what we might expect after the deal closes sometime later this year. Hilton to Acquire Graduate Hotels This week, Hilton announced its intention to add Graduate Hotels to its global portfolio of hotels. Hilton will pay $210 million (USD) to acquire all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, and will enter into franchise agreement for all existing and planned Graduate hotels. The transaction is expected to close in the…

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A very popular Amex Offer for United Airlines flight purchases has just returned again for the first time in 2024. With the “Spend $750, Get $150” offer, you can earn up to a 20% discount on United flights booked between now and May 31, 2024. If you have any trips planned from Canada to the United States and beyond in the next year, be sure to check your account and register for the current United Airlines Amex Offer, especially since there’s a registration cap. United Airlines: Spend $750, Get $150 The new United Airlines Amex Offer requires manual registration before…

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Today, the US loyalty program Bilt Rewards has announced a new strategic partnership with Seattle-based Alaska Airlines. Through the partnership, Bilt Rewards members can now transfer Bilt Points to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan at a 1:1 ratio. In addition, later this year, holders of the Bank of America Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card will be incentivized with triple miles when they pay their rent through the Bilt platform, up to $50,000 (all figures in USD) annually. Bilt Rewards Launches Partnership with Alaska Airlines Bilt Rewards, a transferrable points program based in the US, has launched a strategic partnership with oneworld carrier…

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There’s a lot of excitement building for the solar eclipse that’s happening on Monday, April 8, 2024. Having the chance to see a solar eclipse is quite special, and it’s an opportunity that doesn’t come up often. With the eclipse only a few weeks away, there’s still time to plan a short trip to position yourself for the best view, and it could be a great use of points. Why This Eclipse Is Special This year’s eclipse is a special one because some Canadian cities will be along the path of totality. In case you’re unfamiliar with eclipse terminology, totality…

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For the past month or so, Aeroplan has been piloting a new “Pay With Points” promotion in conjunction with Visa for select TD Aeroplan co-branded credit cardholders. The “Pay With Points” promotion provides eligible TD Aeroplan credit cardholders the opportunity to redeem Aeroplan points to offset eligible dining, drugstore, grocery, and entertainment purchases in the form of a statement credit. The pilot runs until August 15, 2024 at 11:59pm Eastern Time, and depending on the results, Aeroplan may decide to make it a permanent feature going forward. Aeroplan’s New Pay With Points Pilot Promotion Aeroplan has launched a limited-time “Pay…

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This process allows cardholders with another American Express card account, which is under the same name but denominated in a different currency, to transfer points from one account to the other. Previously, American Express has referred to this as an International Transfer, although that name has been removed from the latest update to the terms and conditions. Note the terminology here: an American Express Global Transfer refers to using an existing Amex card to establish a new Amex relationship in a different country, while an American Express International Transfer refers to transferring Membership Rewards points between accounts domiciled in two…

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Marriott Bonvoy is one of the most popular hotel loyalty programs in the world. As travellers rack up stays throughout the year, they’ll progress through various elite status tiers with the hotel chain. Of the five elite status tiers, the most meaningful benefits come at the Platinum and Titanium tiers. Luckily, there are many ways to attain status without just fulfilling the regular requirements. In this article, we’ll take a thorough look at Marriott Bonvoy elite status, including how to qualify and how to maximize the benefits at each tier. How Does Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Work? You can earn…

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In January 2024, Porter Airlines began service on routes from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO).  This week, Porter Airlines announced that it will launch seasonal flights from Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO), beginning in June 2024. Porter Airlines Launches New Montreal–California Routes Porter Airlines has announced that it will launch new routes from Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO). Service to Los Angeles is slated to begin on June 27, 2024, while service to San Francisco is set to begin just a day later, on…

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South America is a popular destination for North American travellers due to its range of diverse countries, and depending on where you’re travelling from and to, its relative proximity. Despite not having to traverse an ocean to get there, it’s still far enough that you’ll want to be comfortable for the journey. Luckily, there are a number of options to consider, including many that can be booked at a significant discount using points. Let’s take a look at an alphabetical list of the best airlines for flying in business class between North America and South America using points. 1. Air…

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