Continuing the previous post on the background of a mini-RTW, and the general information about a mini-RTW, let’s look at what rules a mini-RTW must abide by. There must not be any backtracking, with some very specific exceptions. For example,…
Aeroplan mini-RTW rules, tricks and explanation, part 2
In continuing the previous post on Aeroplan mini-RTW information, it’s time to discuss how this whole thing works. It’s a bit of a complex undertaking, and probably won’t quite cover everything (and will be a bit of a difficult read),…
Aeroplan mini-RTW rules, tricks and explanation, part 1
It’s one thing to discuss the current greatest deals and give heads-up on promotions, but it’s entirely another matter to discuss the entire point of all this point hoardage – taking round-the-world trips in business or first class, for pennies…
New LifeMiles promo!
LifeMiles seems to be throwing out promos every two months or so, which is excellent in case you are planning on going anywhere with them. The current one, going between Feb 5 and Feb 20, creates +1 extra mile for…
One of the best-value redemptions on Aeroplan
There are many cool places one can go to – Asia, Africa, Australia, round-the-world… but one of the best redemptions on Aeroplan remains right in our own backyard here in Canada. I’m talking about YFB – Iqaluit. Hardly a place…
Additional Starwood+Aeroplan promo!
A new Starwood+Aeroplan promo is up. It isn’t as lucrative as the one that was around last December (get 5,000 points for hotels – and get another 3,000 on top if at least 3 nights are in Canada), but this…
Intra-Canada Aeroplan promo until January 13
Looks like there was an unannounced Aeroplan redemption promo going on that has now become official (unlike last year’s one-class upgrade for free). Details here: http://www3.aeroplan.com/promotions/promotion_details.do?promotion=promo_webup3292_AE, but essentially one-ways are temporarily priced at about half of the return trip, which is…
Only two days left on LifeMiles bonus!
Since one never knows when these bonuses come around (although they have been fairly consistent the last 6 months), one never knows when to stock up. The general rule that I follow is to never have more than a full…
LifeMiles point purchase bonus is on!
The frequently recurring LifeMiles bonus purchase event is on! 100% bonus on purchased miles, which takes you to 1.5c/mile, and less if you use the top-up function available during booking. LifeMiles is problematic with the fact that they allow neither…
A few new successful bookings
Sometimes people ask me if I commercially help people book reward travel. My answer is usually yes – and I take points as payment, rather than cash, as I feel points are worth more than dollars to me (some people…