June 18 Update: United's new revenue elite requirement doesn't affect us Canucks and American AAdvantage welcomes back Marriott

News, Tips & Tricks
United Airlines is following in Delta Airlines' footsteps by adding a revenue component to their elite program in 2014. The good thing is that is does not affect us here in Canada, the new requirements are only for U.S residents (just like Delta). Here are the requirements just for information purposes:

Three years ago American AAdvantage and Marriott parted ways but good news came yesterday when the two programs joined together once again. AAdvantage members can now earn AAdvantage miles on all their eligible Marriott stays and also convert Marriott Rewards points into the AAdvantage program. To celebrate there is a bonus offer for stays this summer, see the bonus offer section below for details.

Travel Deals
WestJet is running a 3 day sale for flights within Canada, to the U.S. and to Mexico/Caribbean. Flights must be booked by Jun 20 for travel between Sep 4 and Oct 26.  More...
 

Lufthansa has a great sale for travel between Toronto and Tel Aviv.  Fares start at $996 all in for departures between Oct 20 and Dec 15. Tickets must be booked by July 2 at Lufthansa.com
 

Bonus Offers
American AAdvantage
- 500 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you stay at any of over 3,700 participating Marriott properties Worldwide. More... Jul 15 - Aug 15, 13

Etihad Guest
- Double Guest Miles on Etihad flights between Abu Dhabi and Belgrade. More... Until Jul 15, 13
- Double Guest Miles on Etihad flights between Abu Dhabi and Sana'a. More... Sep 1 - 30, 13

Jet Airways JetPrivilege
- Triple JetPrivilege Miles when you fly one domestic or international flight on Jet Airways or JetKonnect More... Until Sep 17, 13 Targeted Offer - May not work for everyone

Jumeirah Sirius
- Triple Sirius Points for stays of three or more nights at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa plus dine at any of the six restaurants and earn Double Sirius Bonus Points. More... Until Aug 31, 13

Le Club accorhotels
- Earn up to 500 Bonus Le Club Accorhotels Points for stays at participating hotels in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey. More... Until Sep 15, 13