In Episode 3 of the 'Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast,' hosts Reed, Josh, Jeff, and the new contributor Kirin Tsang discuss the intricacies of redeeming miles and points for travel. The focus ... Read more ..read more

While we love earning miles and points to fund our travels, cash back credit cards are popular with many Canadians because they are easy to ... Read more ..read more

We are excited to invite all miles and points enthusiasts to our next in-person networking event, held at Odd Company Brewing Ritchie in Edmonton on August 17, 7:00 PM ..read more

To start our European trip, which included a road trip through the Baltics, I was eager to fly with Condor. The airline recently completed a full refresh of its long-haul fleet, featuring the latest-generation Airbus A330neo fitted with an impressive new hard product. Since I was also flying business class with Lufthansa’s brand-new Allegris product on my way home, I thought it would be a… Source ..read more

After a phenomenal stay at the Conrad Singapore Orchard, we walked a block down the street to our next destination: the Singapore EDITION. The EDITION is a brand new hotel in Singapore, opened to the public as of November 2023. As a new hotel in one of Marriott’s most luxurious brands, we were excited to experience top-tier and modern amenities. Read on for the details. Source ..read more

Hilton Honors is quickly becoming my favorite hotel loyalty program, as they are making all the right moves that align with what I value in a loyalty program. Between the partnership between Hilton Honors and Small Luxury Hotels of the World, their incredibly valuable and uncapped free night certificates, and the fact that it is easy to earn points and status, Hilton Honors is a massive winner in… Source ..read more

When it comes to earning miles and points and generating value with credit cards, we often talk about paying annual fees on credit cards and recommend some excellent premium credit cards to improve your travels, even though they often come with higher income requirements and annual fees. However, we recognize that everyone’s personal finance situation is different. Not all Canadians can… Source ..read more

After finishing my trip to Japan, I didn’t want to spend too much on airfare to get back home to Vancouver. Flights between North America and Japan have gone up quite a lot when paying with cash, so new long-haul low-cost carriers like ZIPAIR bring hope for cheaper flights across the Pacific. Thankfully, ZIPAIR recently launched flights to Vancouver from Narita International in Tokyo… Source ..read more

Japan is still a hot destination for many travelers, both in and outside the world of miles and points. As a result of the intense demand, finding award flights to and from Japan can be an adventure itself, especially if you are interested in flying business class or first class. There isn’t one best way to get to Japan from North America, as all available award programs offer different… Source ..read more

Capital One launched its airport lounge network in 2021 with three lounges: Washington-Dulles (IAD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), and Denver (DEN). Since then, they have announced plans to expand their lounges to airports such as JFK in New York. I had the chance to go to Washington D.C. for a conference in May and specifically decided to fly out of IAD for a visit to the Capital One Lounge. Source ..read more