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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Intro | A Quiet Devaluation
The December 3, 2025 update is a silent devaluation of Turkish Airlines domestic awards. Economy one-ways in China, Canada, and the U.S. rose from 10,000 to 15,000 miles, and Hawaii costs more. This guide still covers elite status, earning, and award sweet spots.
Canadian Amex Platinum Lounge Access Is Being Reduced for Personal and Business Cards
Starting January 1, 2027, Canadian Amex Platinum Cards will limit complimentary Plaza Premium and Priority Pass visits unless $20,000 is spent in a calendar year.
🇨🇦 Scotiabank Amex Card | $100 + $50 Welcome Offer
The no-fee Scotiabank Amex Card offers $100 plus an extra $50 cash reward, with Scene+ points on groceries, dining, entertainment, transit, and streaming purchases.
✈️ Travel eSIM: Airalo [Refer New Users to Win a $1,000 Gift Card]
Airalo’s 2025 referral contest (June 17–July 15) awards $1,000 gift cards to the top five referrers in Canada (except Quebec), the U.S., Australia, Germany, Brazil, and the UK. This post covers how Airalo eSIMs work for travel, plus code DUN2659 for $3 off.
A Canada Out-of-Country Medical Insurance Claim: Dental Care in Turkey
A toothache in Istanbul was partly reimbursed through RBC Avion Visa Infinite out-of-country emergency medical insurance. This data point covers the first call, a walk-in dentist, the Allianz claim form, and a $200 CAD cheque.
🇨🇦 How Canadian Bank Accounts Can Waive Credit Card Annual Fees + Other Benefits
Fully updated in August 2026: compare how RBC, BMO, TD, CIBC, and Scotiabank account packages can waive credit card annual fees, plus monthly-fee requirements and other banking benefits.
Tips: Buying Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points Is Cheaper in Pounds
Change your Virgin Atlantic Flying Club account address to a UK address and pay in pounds: at the 5 February 2025 exchange rate, that cut the cost by 25% versus paying in US dollars.
Get a Turkey e-Visa in Three Minutes
Chinese ordinary-passport holders can apply for a Turkey e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr. Validity is 180 days with 30 days per entry, and the visa fee is US$60 plus small processing charges. This walkthrough took three minutes from start to download.
🇨🇦 Desjardins Bonus Visa
As of the September 7, 2026 update, there is no welcome offer. This no-fee Desjardins Bonus Visa earns up to 2% BONUSDOLLARS on selected spend, with 3-day travel coverage plus mobile-device and purchase protection.
🇨🇦 Desjardins Cash Back Mastercard
As of the September 7, 2026 update, there is no welcome offer. This no-fee Desjardins Cash Back Mastercard earns up to 2% on selected spend, with 3-day travel coverage plus mobile-device and purchase protection.
🇨🇦 Desjardins Cash Back Visa
As of the September 7, 2026 update, there is no welcome offer. This no-fee Desjardins Cash Back Visa earns up to 2% on selected spend, with 3-day travel coverage plus mobile-device and purchase protection.