Canadian Kilometers https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/ Points, Miles, and Travel for those north (and south) of the 49th Parallel. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:24:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 70441651 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2022/10/29/saving-cancellation-fee-hilton/ Talking Hilton out of a $678 No-Show Fee https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/717693042/0/canadiankilometers~Talking-Hilton-out-of-a-NoShow-Fee/ Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:09:49 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=9958 I booked a Doubletree in Indiana several weeks ago. Trying to cancel it this morning was a surprisingly interesting story. You can get Hilton Diamond status through the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express Card, but I don’t normally stay with them. My primary loyalty when it comes to chain hotels is Marriott and Hyatt because…

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]]> 9958I booked a Doubletree in Indiana several weeks ago. Trying to cancel it this morning was a surprisingly interesting story. You can get Hilton Diamond status through the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express Card, but I don’t normally stay with them. My primary loyalty when it comes to chain hotels is Marriott and Hyatt because…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2021/03/31/aeroplan-extending-status-through-2022/ Aeroplan extending status through 2022 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/648040454/0/canadiankilometers~Aeroplan-extending-status-through/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/648040454/0/canadiankilometers~Aeroplan-extending-status-through/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:39 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8866 Aeroplan is one of the first programs to announce a status extension through the end of 2022.  As far as I know, it’s the only program based on calendar years (rather than rolling 12 month periods) that’s done it so far. Temporary pause to expiration of Aeroplan points Aeroplan has paused points expiry until January…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/648040454/0/canadiankilometers~Aeroplan-extending-status-through/feed/ 2 8866Aeroplan is one of the first programs to announce a status extension through the end of 2022.  As far as I know, it’s the only program based on calendar years (rather than rolling 12 month periods) that’s done it so far. Temporary pause to expiration of Aeroplan points Aeroplan has paused points expiry until January…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/12/28/eupgrades-on-aeroplan-tickets/ Saving Aeroplan Points on Business Class with eUpgrades https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/640804106/0/canadiankilometers~Saving-Aeroplan-Points-on-Business-Class-with-eUpgrades/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/640804106/0/canadiankilometers~Saving-Aeroplan-Points-on-Business-Class-with-eUpgrades/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2020 21:51:46 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8777 With the launch of the new Aeroplan program, many people have been trying to find the new best redemptions to get more value out of your hard earned points. The new program gives members an opportunity to earn elite status without flying through their co-branded credit cards such as the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite and…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/640804106/0/canadiankilometers~Saving-Aeroplan-Points-on-Business-Class-with-eUpgrades/feed/ 1 8777With the launch of the new Aeroplan program, many people have been trying to find the new best redemptions to get more value out of your hard earned points. The new program gives members an opportunity to earn elite status without flying through their co-branded credit cards such as the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite and…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/11/26/yotta-savings/ Yotta Savings Bank Account Review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639304593/0/canadiankilometers~Yotta-Savings-Bank-Account-Review/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:06:19 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8730 Yotta Savings is a bank account I’ve been using for the past while. It is a great option for your US bank account needs, especially if you are applying for US credit cards. Over the past year, I’ve watched the markets fluctuate heavily.  For stability, I started transferring some money into high yield savings accounts,…

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]]> 8730Yotta Savings is a bank account I’ve been using for the past while. It is a great option for your US bank account needs, especially if you are applying for US credit cards. Over the past year, I’ve watched the markets fluctuate heavily.  For stability, I started transferring some money into high yield savings accounts,…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/11/14/aeroplan-why-bother-publishing-a-chart/ Aeroplan: Why bother publishing a chart? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638776460/0/canadiankilometers~Aeroplan-Why-bother-publishing-a-chart/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638776460/0/canadiankilometers~Aeroplan-Why-bother-publishing-a-chart/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2020 01:00:37 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8704 My name is Scott Kennedy, and this is the first of what may become a series of guest posts here. I am a SFO-based Air Canada Aeroplan Super Elite, and while I like to travel the world, my primary destinations are YYZ and YVR, making AC a great option for me. It also gives me…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638776460/0/canadiankilometers~Aeroplan-Why-bother-publishing-a-chart/feed/ 14 8704My name is Scott Kennedy, and this is the first of what may become a series of guest posts here. I am a SFO-based Air Canada Aeroplan Super Elite, and while I like to travel the world, my primary destinations are YYZ and YVR, making AC a great option for me. It also gives me…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/04/28/double-rewards-american-express-platinum-card/ Up to 12% No Limit Cash Back on the American Express Platinum Card! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/622647172/0/canadiankilometers~Up-to-No-Limit-Cash-Back-on-the-American-Express-Platinum-Card/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:20:47 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8495 Note: The Offer for the Platinum Card has changed. Please refer to the offer landing page for updated card offer details. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has completely upset any balance in the travel industry, not to mention many things in everyday life. Many readers share the same sentiment not being able to travel or even leave…

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]]> 8495Note: The Offer for the Platinum Card has changed. Please refer to the offer landing page for updated card offer details. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has completely upset any balance in the travel industry, not to mention many things in everyday life. Many readers share the same sentiment not being able to travel or even leave…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/04/26/best-high-interest-savings-accounts-canada/ Best High Interest Savings Accounts in Canada https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/622485456/0/canadiankilometers~Best-High-Interest-Savings-Accounts-in-Canada/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/622485456/0/canadiankilometers~Best-High-Interest-Savings-Accounts-in-Canada/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:21:54 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8509 With my travel budget now having lots of room because I’m not currently booking any travel, I’ve been reviewing at places to store money. For funds you want to keep liquid, a high interest savings account is the place to start. Major banks have low regular interest rates on savings accounts (often 0.2% or less)…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/622485456/0/canadiankilometers~Best-High-Interest-Savings-Accounts-in-Canada/feed/ 8 8509With my travel budget now having lots of room because I’m not currently booking any travel, I’ve been reviewing at places to store money. For funds you want to keep liquid, a high interest savings account is the place to start. Major banks have low regular interest rates on savings accounts (often 0.2% or less)…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/01/11/hello-world/ Hello World! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615613442/0/canadiankilometers~Hello-World/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615613442/0/canadiankilometers~Hello-World/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:06:59 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8451 Hello World! It’s been a while since new content has gone up, as many of you have noticed. Partly, it’s because I’ve got a few other things going on. However, I thought I’d make about something tough that I’m going through … points fatigue. Okay, I’m joking. Just a little 😉 I started learning about…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615613442/0/canadiankilometers~Hello-World/feed/ 9 8451Hello World! It’s been a while since new content has gone up, as many of you have noticed. Partly, it’s because I’ve got a few other things going on. However, I thought I’d make about something tough that I’m going through … points fatigue. Okay, I’m joking. Just a little 😉 I started learning about…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/05/10/marriott-moments/ All About Marriott Moments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601834510/0/canadiankilometers~All-About-Marriott-Moments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601834510/0/canadiankilometers~All-About-Marriott-Moments/#comments Fri, 10 May 2019 18:41:06 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8334 Most experts agree that Marriott points have steadily decreased in value since merging with Starwood. While some of the best redemptions have come from Marriott, such as discounted Category 8 hotel pricing, this is no longer available. I already miss all the lovely hotels I stayed at for only 60,000 points – now they are…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601834510/0/canadiankilometers~All-About-Marriott-Moments/feed/ 1 8334Most experts agree that Marriott points have steadily decreased in value since merging with Starwood. While some of the best redemptions have come from Marriott, such as discounted Category 8 hotel pricing, this is no longer available. I already miss all the lovely hotels I stayed at for only 60,000 points – now they are…

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]]> https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/03/19/meeting-minimum-spend-easy/ Meeting Minimum Spend the Easy Way https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/599806550/0/canadiankilometers~Meeting-Minimum-Spend-the-Easy-Way/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/599806550/0/canadiankilometers~Meeting-Minimum-Spend-the-Easy-Way/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:29:14 +0000 https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/?p=8300 Credit cards are one of the best ways to earn rewards quickly. To earn the signup bonus, you usually need to meet a threshold of purchases in a certain period of time, known as minimum spend requirements (MSR). In Canada, these aren’t too strenuous. The majority of products require between $1,000 to $3,000 within the…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/599806550/0/canadiankilometers~Meeting-Minimum-Spend-the-Easy-Way/feed/ 6 8300Credit cards are one of the best ways to earn rewards quickly. To earn the signup bonus, you usually need to meet a threshold of purchases in a certain period of time, known as minimum spend requirements (MSR). In Canada, these aren’t too strenuous. The majority of products require between $1,000 to $3,000 within the…

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