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… The post Talking Hilton out of a $678 No-Show Fee appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more

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… The post Aeroplan extending status through 2022 appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more

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… The post Saving Aeroplan Points on Business Class with eUpgrades appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more

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,… The post Yotta Savings Bank Account Review appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more

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… The post Aeroplan: Why bother publishing a chart? appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more

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 the house for non-essential purposes. Hopefully, when new cases drop significantly, most loyalty programs will come out of this crisis intact.… The post Up to 12% No Limit Cash Back on the American Express Platinum Card! appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more

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)… The post Best High Interest Savings Accounts in Canada appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more

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… The post All About Marriott Moments appeared first on Canadian Kilometers ..read more