Author: PrinceOfTravel

American Express US and award-search website point.me have teamed up in a new partnership that will help eligible cardholders redeem their American Express US Membership Rewards points for award flights. Through the partnership, which is live as of March 11, 2024, cardholders can search for award flights through point.me’s platform on a complimentary basis, facilitating easy searches and redemptions. Point.Me and American Express US Launch Partnership American Express US and award-search website point.me have teamed up in a partnership that allows cardholders to easily search for and make award redemptions with their powerful American Express US Membership Rewards points. As…

Last fall, RBC released a new set of offers on its pair of WestJet co-branded credit cards, including an all-time high bonus on the flagship WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard.  As a reminder, you have until March 14, 2024 to benefit from a record-high offer on the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard, so be sure to act soon if you’ve held out on this offer. WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard: Up to 700 WestJet Dollars!† There current offer available for the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard is the highest one we’ve seen on the card to date. If you apply…

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a popular program for its great deals on redemptions and frequent mileage sales. With the current sale on Alaska miles, you can earn up to 70% bonus miles on your purchase, which is the best deal we’ve seen for a while. This sale ends at 11:59pm Pacific Time on March 15, 2024, so be sure to capitalize on the offer before then if you’re interested. Buy Alaska Miles with a 70% Bonus Normally, Alaska Airlines sells miles for 2.75 US cents per mile, plus a 7.5% tax recovery fee, for a total of 2.96 US…

In July 2023, MGM Resorts and Marriott International announced a future partnership that would entail long-term licensing and the creation of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy. The agreement was set to be in effect as of October 2023, but was pushed back until early 2024. The partnership is now fully in effect, and we know all the details about what members can expect. Marriott and MGM Launch Long-Term Partnership Marriott and MGM have entered a long-term partnership that is set to last 20 years. The agreement consists of multiple facets, signifying a deep, robust cooperation between MGM and Marriott. However,…

This week, Air Canada announced updates to some of the benefits associated with various tiers of Aeroplan Elite Status. Going forward, there are new benefits offered to Aeroplan 25K and 35K members when flying with select partner airlines, and Aeroplan 75K and Super Elite members have had one benefit discontinued. As a reminder, these come in addition to the previously announced updates to the Aeroplan Elite Status program that came into effect this year. New Benefits for Aeroplan 25K and 35K Members Air Canada has announced new benefits for Aeroplan 25K and 35K members. Aeroplan 25K and 35K members can enjoy…

Air Canada continues to ramp up its offerings in Asia with the upcoming launch of non-stop flights between Montreal (YUL) and Seoul (ICN). Beginning June 18, 2024, the airline will offer the seasonal service four times weekly on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Air Canada’s New Montreal–Incheon Route As of June 18, 2024, Air Canada will be commencing service between Montreal (YUL) and Seoul (ICN). The route is one of the only two transpacific routes out of Montreal, as Air Canada also flies to Tokyo (NRT). Based on the preliminary schedule listing, this flight will be operated four times weekly, with the following…

RBC is in the final stages of completing its acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada. By the end of March 2024, existing HSBC Canada clients will have been transitioned to RBC products, which will then be active as of April 1, 2024. With the transition from HSBC Canada to RBC set to be completed by the end of the month, let’s take a look at a few of the remaining tasks at hand, including receiving and activating your new cards, converting HSBC Rewards to RBC Avion points, and some important insurance considerations. RBC Mailing Out New Credit Cards to Existing HSBC…

RBC has just introduced a great Marriott RBC Offer, through which Avion Rewards members can earn up to 6,000 RBC Avion points by spending at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Canada. This offer is valid for stays through to May 31, 2024, and it’s certainly worth considering for your next Marriott hotel stay, especially in conjunction with other ongoing promotions. Earn Up to 6,000 RBC Avion Points at Canadian Marriott Hotels Between March 4 and May 31, 2024, you can earn up to 6,000 bonus RBC Avion points at Canadian Marriott hotels with the latest RBC Offer. To be eligible, you…

The Desjardins Group and Plaza Premium have jointly opened a new airport lounge on the transborder concourse of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). After its opening was stalled by the pandemic, the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge – Plaza Premium Lounge officially opened its doors as of March 1, 2024. The New Desjardins Odyssey Lounge – Plaza Premium Lounge Montreal There’s a new lounge available to US-bound passengers departing from Montreal (YUL). As of March 1, 2024, the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge – Plaza Premium Lounge Montreal has been welcoming passengers waiting to board transborder flights. Desjardins Odyssey Lounge – Plaza Premium Lounge…

Taipei-based Starlux Airlines will launch a new route to Seattle later this year. As of August 2024, the carrier will begin thrice-weekly service on its third US route, following its existing flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Starlux Airlines Launches New Taipei–Seattle Route Starlux Airlines is set to begin service on its third US route later this year, as first reported by AeroRoutes. As of August 2024, the Taipei-based carrier will offer thrice-weekly non-stop service between Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Starlux launched routes to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) in 2023, and also…