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Japan Airlines and Marriott Bonvoy launched a long-term partnership on July 14, 2026. Linked accounts can get JAL FLY ON Points from Marriott status, hotel elite from JAL tiers, and stay challenges that do not count credit-card Elite Night Credits.
Wealthsimple Predict lets Canadians buy Yes/No contracts on financial, economic, and weather events through a CIRO-regulated prediction market on Kalshi, with no leverage and a $1 / $0 settlement.
Air Canada has released a large number of last-minute August 2026 business-class award seats between Canada and Japan, bookable with Aeroplan points.
A practical overview of GHA Discovery, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) for travellers who want characterful independents instead of the big chains.
Alaska Airlines Atmos awards on Philippine Airlines are now bookable, with plenty of Vancouver–Manila space. PAL is set to join oneworld in 2027, adding a Manila connection for North America–China trips.
Canadian Amex Membership Rewards can now transfer to Accor at 1,000:500; this guide covers earning MR, airline partners, Fixed Points Travel, valuations, and Aeroplan award examples.
July 15, 2026: earn up to 100,000 Aeroplan points — 10,000 after $1,000 in the first two statement periods, 40,000 after $5,000 in the first four, and 50,000 at the anniversary after $25,000 in the first 12. This $599 CIBC Visa Infinite Privilege card earns 2x on Air Canada and Hyatt and includes Maple Leaf Lounge access.
Belgrade Airport T2 has two lounges near gate A05: Air Serbia’s Premium Lounge and a third-party Business Club that takes Priority Pass. This visit covers hours, access, food, and why the Air Serbia lounge is the better of the two.
Through September 13, 2026, use the referral link or code IBVGUG to open a Wealthsimple account and earn $25, then receive 5% cash back on the first $10,000 spent in 30 days on the Visa Infinite+ card.
Wealthsimple is inviting some clients to a lower-barrier Visa Infinite starter card with no annual fee, 1% cash back, and three pick-your-own perks such as no foreign-transaction fees.
Robinhood is in Canada after buying WonderFi, but the live product is crypto through Bitbuy and Coinsquare, not commission-free stocks, ETFs, or options. This note covers what Canadian investors can use now, and what is still unannounced.
A walkthrough of Cathay Pacific’s THE PIER first class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport near Gate 65—access rules, massage queues, buffet versus fine dining, and other quiet work and rest areas.
