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[Is It Worth Buying?] JetBlue Airways (B6) Points with a 125% Bonus, Plus Award Sweet Spots
JetBlue’s 125% buy-points bonus brought the after-tax cost to 1.43 cpp USD. We run that rate through Japan Airlines Vancouver–Tokyo awards and JetBlue Mint seats on Vancouver–New York and U.S. coast-to-coast flights.
Is It Worth Buying? Hilton Points Regularly Go on Sale with a 100% Bonus, with an Analysis of Redemption Sweet Spots
A January 28, 2025 update looks at using purchased Hilton points to obtain Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings miles for Hong Kong Airlines business class between Vancouver and Hong Kong, at an estimated cost of about US$1,800 round trip.
🇨🇦 Canadian Credit-Card Points to Airline Miles【Amex MR Can Transfer to Accor】
July 17, 2026: Canadian Amex MR will transfer to Accor at 2:1, expected this summer. This roundup compares Aeroplan, Avion, HSBC (now Avion), and Marriott transfer partners from Canadian cards.
Maple Leaf Lounge at Vancouver International: MLL @ YVR International Review
A review of Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge in YVR's international terminal, covering Star Alliance access, its location after security, showers, seating, and food including made-to-order Hainanese chicken rice.
【Award Space Released in Bulk】Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Business Class Home to Asia 【Miles Stretch Further】
Alaska miles now book Hawaiian’s Seattle–Seoul business class at 75k instead of 95k, with lots of space both ways through March 2026. This log also covers SEA–NRT awards and add-on segments from Canadian cities.
How to Renew a 10-Year U.S. Visa Without an Interview
A step-by-step guide for Chinese passport holders living in Canada to renew a 10-year U.S. visa without an interview, including the DS-160, document mailing, pickup timeline, fees, and EVUS reminder.
🇺🇸 U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature [A Long-Term Keeper]
A no-annual-fee U.S. Bank Visa Signature with no foreign-transaction fee, four shared Priority Pass visits a year (restaurants included), SmartDelay lounge access after a 2-hour delay, GigSky data, and travel insurance that can apply when you only pay the taxes.
Choice Privileges: Major Programme Changes in 2026
From 2026, Choice Privileges is getting a major upgrade: lower elite thresholds, a new Titanium tier, milestone rewards every five nights, and cobrand-card spend that can count toward elite status.
🇺🇸 Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard | Major 2026 Changes
This card has been renamed the World Legend Mastercard, and the current product is covered in a separate post. The August 3, 2026 refresh raised the annual fee from $595 to $695 and changed credits, earn rates, and Loyalty Point bonuses.
🇨🇦 Best Costco Credit Cards in Canada | Watch Out When Using PPP
September 15, 2024 update: refunds to a PayPower (PPP) card after Costco purchases have locked accounts for some shoppers — refund to debit instead. Here is which Canadian cards earn the most at Costco in-store and online.
The Quiet Giant of Luxury Independents: The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) and Leaders Club
Leaders Club is now free to join, with complimentary breakfast for two and pre-arrival upgrades from day one. This guide covers LHW’s luxury independent portfolio and how to earn and redeem Leaders Club points.