Author: PrinceOfTravel
Avianca puts on frequent promotions for buying LifeMiles directly from the loyalty program. In some cases, buying points during sales can represent a great deal, although it’s important to have an immediate plan for how to use them. This time, Avianca is selling LifeMiles with up to a 155% bonus, which can be an excellent way to score premium cabin flights with Star Alliance airlines at a steep discount. The sale runs until November 14, 2023, which leaves plenty of time to take advantage of the deal if it works in your favour. Buy Avianca LifeMiles with a 155% Bonus From…
Every now and then, you may receive a letter from a bank or see a promotional offer for a credit card balance transfer. The idea is that you move the balance from a higher-interest credit card to another, which has a lower interest rate for a specified time period. While it’s always ideal to pay off your credit card balance in full every month, credit card balance transfers can be a useful tool in some situations, and especially if you’re managing some debt. In this guide, we’ll discuss credit card balance transfers, including what to be aware of before you decide…
It’s a great time to transfer your RBC Avion points to British Airways Executive Club, as RBC is offering a 30% transfer bonus when converting Avion points to Avios. However, you only have until November 13, 2023 to make a conversion, which is when the bonus is set to expire. If you’ve been holding out on making a transfer, be sure to look for award availability and then leverage the transfer bonus before it ends. 30% Transfer Bonus from RBC Avion to British Airways Executive Club The usual conversion ratio from RBC Avion to British Airways Executive Club is 1:1,…
Qatar Airways and JetBlue have a longstanding partnership, which up until now hasn’t included any opportunities for redemption. However, it’s now possible to redeem Qatar Airways Avios for JetBlue flights, and there are some great new sweet spots, including business class flights to Europe. JetBlue Now Bookable with Qatar Airways Avios In an email sent out to Privilege Club members, Qatar Airways announced that JetBlue flights are now bookable with Qatar Airways Avios. What’s particularly interesting about this expansion of the airlines’ partnership is that JetBlue flights have only been bookable through the TrueBlue program in the recent past, ever…
If you’re unable to confirm an eUpgrade prior to your flight, you’ll be placed on a waitlist for an upgrade at the gate. For everyone who’s waitlisted, a list is created that shows the priority ranking for the upgrade request, which is eventually cleared at the gate. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how the eUpgrade waitlist rankings are established. 1. Cabin Class of Original Booking When determining the priority rankings for waitlisted eUpgrade requests, the most important factor is the original cabin class the ticket was purchased in. Anyone who purchases a Premium Economy seat to begin…
In July 2023, AIR MILES debuted a new feature, called AIR MILES Receipts, in Atlantic Canada. By scanning a receipt from a grocery store into the AIR MILES app, collectors could earn bonus AIR MILES on eligible products. AIR MILES Receipts has now been rolled out nationwide, and it represents a novel way to collect AIR MILES at grocery stores once again. AIR MILES Receipts Rolls Out Across Canada AIR MILES has rolled out AIR MILES Receipts across Canada, and collectors can now indirectly earn AIR MILES at a variety of grocery stores nationwide. AIR MILES enthusiasts can earn bonus…
In March 2023, Air Canada introduced the ability for passengers in business class and premium economy cabins to pre-order a meal on select flights. Eligible passengers can see the menu choices available for their flight, and choose which meal they’d like to enjoy onboard. Meal pre-ordering can be done online or through the Air Canada app, during the period from 30 days until 72 hours prior to departure. Air Canada’s Meal Pre-Ordering Service Passengers travelling on select Air Canada flights in business class and premium economy can pre-order the meal they’d like to enjoy on their flight. The feature made…
CIBC has released the latest round of offers on its Aeroplan co-branded credit cards. This time, the welcome bonuses have dropped on the CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card and the CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card, while the signup bonuses on the CIBC Aeroplan Visa Card and the CIBC Aeroplan Business Visa Card remain steady. Let’s take a closer look at the state of CIBC’s Aeroplan co-branded credit card offers, which are valid as of November 2, 2023, and have no listed expiry date. CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card: Up to 30,000 Aeroplan Points + First Year Free The CIBC…
If you’re in the market for a new credit card, it’s important to consider the welcome bonus that the credit card is offering. This is a one-time incentive to encourage you to apply for the card, only available in your first year with the card. The signup bonus is a big part of the value you’ll get from a new credit card, above and beyond its core features, at least in the first year. Often the signup bonus will influence your decision to apply, perhaps even more strongly than the card’s other qualities. Here are the best credit card offers…
Marriott Bonvoy has announced some upcoming changes to Suite Night Awards, which are set to take effect in early 2024. Suite Night Awards are getting a new name, the number of hotels at which they can be redeemed is increasing, and the time period during which you can make a request is being reduced. Upcoming Changes to Marriott Bonvoy Suite Night Awards As a reminder, Suite Night Awards can be earned as an Annual Choice Benefit for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum and higher members at 50 and 75 nights. Suite Night Awards can also be earned as a Brilliant Earned Choice…