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Aeroplan reduces points required for Starbucks redemptions
The Aeroplan Starbucks partnership was launched back in 2021 and has allowed members to earn Aeroplan points, and redeem by converting… The post Aeroplan reduces points required for Starbucks redemptions appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Buy Marriott points with a 40% bonus, at 0.89 cents per point
Bonvoy just dropped their latest promotion to buy Marriott points with a 40% bonus. The promotion is valid on all… The post Buy Marriott points with a 40% bonus, at 0.89 cents per point appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Current 10% and Above Cash Back Offers for February 2023
You may have noticed by now that we started adding or expanding our commentaries to our monthly posts. Today is no different as we list the top cash back credit cards currently offering at least a 10% cash back bonus promotion. There are many other cash back offers out there...
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New Porter Airlines routes in Canada and USA, on E195-E2
Happy Valentine’s day! Let me tell you about my new found love – Porter Airlines E195-E2 🙂 My recent experience… The post New Porter Airlines routes in Canada and USA, on E195-E2 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Patagonia, Part 2: Visiting Argentina’s Thunderous Perito Moreno Glacier
After doing slow travel in the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, it was time to explore another spot in… The post Patagonia, Part 2: Visiting Argentina’s Thunderous Perito Moreno Glacier appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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A Hanger event – PMB Meetup is coming to Calgary, YYC! 
The early years of PMB meetup were a traditional setup of meeting points enthusiasts at a corner pub. However, post-pandemic… The post A Hanger event – PMB Meetup is coming to Calgary, YYC!  appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Under the Radar: An intriguing way to fly to Hawaii
Introducing the “Under the Radar” series. Over the coming year – I hope to write about some of my favorite… The post Under the Radar: An intriguing way to fly to Hawaii appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Inaugural Porter Airlines flight review, Vancouver to Toronto on Embraer E195-E2
Porter Airlines offers an all economy cabin, with complimentary WiFi, snacks and drinks for all passengers, and no middle seats!… The post Inaugural Porter Airlines flight review, Vancouver to Toronto on Embraer E195-E2 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Rundown of Air France KLM Flying Blue for Canadians (updated February 10, 2023)
Air France KLM has really upped their game in terms of expanding their presence in Canada, which definitely warrants a full blown post. Today, we are going to provide a rundown of how relevant Air France KLM is to Canadians by going through some of the features of its Flying...
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HSBC World Elite Mastercard adds more grocery power to Canadian households
Arguably, the best Canadian credit card to travel internationally, the HSBC World Elite Mastercard has introduced a new earn category which… The post HSBC World Elite Mastercard adds more grocery power to Canadian households appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Credit Cards which offer Free Airport Lounge Access (updated February 8, 2023)
This post was due for an update. With travel pretty much back in full swing, airport lounges are filling up again, overcrowding if anything. Part of the reason is because there are quite a few credit cards out there that offer free lounge access. Even just 10 years ago, there...
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Thoughts on Credit Card Surcharges
Back in the fall of 2022, credit card surcharge changes came into effect. Basically, Canadian businesses are now able to pass on credit card surcharge to their customers. The real question was how many merchants would decide to pass on the fee? The new rule allows merchants to charge consumers "interchange...
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Air Canada: The Love-Hate Relationship
I hate flying Air Canada. Yet, I cannot seem to avoid them. Why?  Surely, I must have some love for… The post Air Canada: The Love-Hate Relationship appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Top Credit Card for Purchasing Groceries (updated on February 6, 2023)
Several major grocery chain stores in Canada had a price freeze on their in-house products, such as Loblaws' No Name brand. The price freeze was to help shoppers offset against the high inflation between October 17, 2022 and January 31, 2023. This month, we are back to free for all....
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New Air Canada digital ID system has been launched as a pilot project in YYZ
Air Canada has launched a voluntary digital identification (digital ID) pilot project in Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new… The post New Air Canada digital ID system has been launched as a pilot project in YYZ appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for February 2023
Beginning this month, I will attempt to put a commentary below each credit card instead of writing a summary at the top. Over time, I will look at expanding my commentary more. This post is designed to list all the temporary higher than normal sign up bonus offers across the country....