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JetBlue Pushes Further: TrueBlue Points Can Book Condor
TrueBlue points can now book Condor awards. Toronto–Frankfurt is a sweet spot at 54,000 points in business; from Vancouver, Atmos still looks better. This note covers the expanded partnership and sample award prices.
🇺🇸 Alaska Airlines’ New Mileage Program: Atmos Rewards Intro【More Ways to Earn Status Points】
October 1, 2026: more ways to earn Atmos status points, including eligible card benefits and Global Locals transfers. This guide covers Atmos Rewards partners, earning, and redemptions.
Finnair to Resume Toronto Flights｜A New Route Home?【Awards Already Bookable】
July 7, 2025 update: award space is already open for Toronto–Helsinki–Shanghai Pudong on Finnair’s returning YYZ route. Finnair plans Helsinki–Toronto nonstops from May 4 to August 29, 2026, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
✈️ 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.
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways at JFK Terminal 4: A Review
A review of the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways at JFK Terminal 4, covering access, facilities, seating, breakfast, and the overall experience.
Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Mileage Program, Explained
Delta SkyMiles is one of the few airline programs Canadian Amex Membership Rewards can transfer to, at 1:0.75. There is no fixed award chart. Useful redemptions include U.S. domestic, North America–Europe, and North America–Asia economy, plus WestJet flights.
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.
My Full U.S. Credit Card Application Chronicle (Chase CSP 100k Offer!)
A Canada resident’s full timeline applying for U.S. credit cards and an ITIN—Amex Global Transfer setbacks, Chase Aeroplan and CSP 100k, Bank of America Alaska, and practical notes along the way.
Plaza Premium First at Vancouver YVR | North America's First, an Elevated Lounge Experience
October 11, 2026: Priority Pass can now be used at Plaza Premium again. This review covers Plaza Premium First at Vancouver International Airport, including access, seating, à la carte dining, the buffet, and the regular Plaza Premium lounge.
Cathay Pacific Launches Urumqi Route; HKG–URC Awards Already Bookable
Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong–Urumqi route starts April 28, 2025, with four weekly A330-300 flights. Economy and business awards are already available, including connecting options from Vancouver and Toronto.
🇨🇦 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.