From Continental email sent Aug 12:
Travel through Oct. 24, 2009
OnePass members can continue to earn and redeem miles and make reward reservations on SkyTeam partners through Oct. 24, 2009. All reward travel on these partners must be completed on or before Oct. 24, 2010.
Travel on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, 2009
If you travel on a Star Alliance airline on Oct. 25 or Oct. 26, we will make every effort to ensure you automatically receive OnePass mileage credit (including Elite Qualification Miles/Points) and eligible customers receive lounge access. Please save copies of your travel documents for Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 — eTicket receipts and original boarding passes — until mileage credit is confirmed on your OnePass statement.
Travel Oct. 27, 2009 and beyond
When the transition to Star Alliance occurs on Oct. 27, 2009, OnePass members will begin earning base miles and Elite Qualification Miles/Points and be able to redeem miles on Star Alliance airlines.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Emirates 2 Day World Sale for Toronto departures
Receive an additional $150 off roundtrip Economy Class fares and $1,000 off roundtrip Business Class fares when you book online. Save on flights from Toronto to any one of Emirates over 100 destinations worldwide. Bookings must be made Aug 11 or 12. Travel is valid until Mar 10, 10 with Dec 5-Dec 24 blacked out.
Book online at Emirates
Book online at Emirates
Friday, August 7, 2009
Air Canada cuts Madrid for winter season
From Airline Route Updates:
According to online GDS timetables, Air Canada will not fly the Toronto-Madrid route this winter. Initially it was planned that AC would fly the route 3x weekly.
According to online GDS timetables, Air Canada will not fly the Toronto-Madrid route this winter. Initially it was planned that AC would fly the route 3x weekly.
US Airways to resume Edmonton-Las Vegas Service for the fall
Earlier this year US Airways cut their routes to Las Vegas from Calgary and Edmonton as part of a larger program in flight reductions out of LAS.
It appears though that the Edmonton - Las Vegas route has been reinstated and will be starting on Sep 11 (the incoming flight will leave LAS on the 10th) . It looks to be a 4x weekly routing for September (Mo,Tu,Fr,Sa) and then goes daily in October. The direct link will then end on Dec 16. Flights are operated by regional carrier Mesa Airlines with a CRJ900 as follows:
YEG-LAS Dep 630 Arr 832 x
LAS-YEG Dep 2128 Arr 139+1
It appears though that the Edmonton - Las Vegas route has been reinstated and will be starting on Sep 11 (the incoming flight will leave LAS on the 10th) . It looks to be a 4x weekly routing for September (Mo,Tu,Fr,Sa) and then goes daily in October. The direct link will then end on Dec 16. Flights are operated by regional carrier Mesa Airlines with a CRJ900 as follows:
YEG-LAS Dep 630 Arr 832 x
LAS-YEG Dep 2128 Arr 139+1
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Why I think WestJet teamed up with RBC Royal Bank and MasterCard
A conversation on Twitter last night had me answering some questions as to why I think WestJet went with RBC and MasterCard for the credit card that will be associated with their frequent flyer program and here is what I came up with:
- Why RBC? I would have to speculate that RBC was chosen because WestJet wants (and should be) affiliated with a major Canadian bank. It could not be CIBC as they are heavily tied into Air Canada/Aeroplan, BMO has Air Miles and although they had a previous relationship together the new WestJet program will technically compete with Air Miles, TD has put a lot of time and effort into their new cards and in all reality since you can redeem for any travel, the TD points earned can simply be redeemed for WestJet bookings so no real need to tie in with WestJet, which leaves RBC and Scotiabank. Scotiabank is one of the weakest in the travel rewards department while RBC has proven their might in the industry with the Avion, British Airways and Cathay Pacific cards, hence the link up with RBC.
- Why MasterCard? I believe there are a few reasons why MasterCard was chosen. Many people are asking why because RBC is traditionally a VISA supplier. First, WestJet's previous credit card that was tied into Air Miles was a MasterCard and it was quite successful leading me to believe WestJet has a comfortable and good relationship with MasterCard. Second, MasterCard may have pushed WestJet as MasterCard is not partnered with any major airlines in Canada for a direct airline branded credit card. The closest they come to is the Alaska Airlines MasterCard but Alaska only serves B.C. and Alberta, so while they a major U.S. airline, they cannot be considered the same in Canada. Compare this to VISA who have Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific cards in Canada. With this link up MasterCard will have a major airline to call their own, although soon enough WestJet will not be the only one as there are hints of another major U.S. airline launching a credit card here. Some may say why the RBC and MasterCard connection when there are many other MasterCard issuers in Canada. I would have to answer that outside of BMO with whom WestJet will now compete, all the MasterCard issuers in Canada are U.S. based banks and to team up with them just does not have the same marketing prowess as being teamed up with a Canadian bank, if fact some people may have been angered if WestJet had teamed up with one of the U.S. banks (Keep it Canadian right?)
So there you have it, when you look at all these factors the whole WestJet-RBC-MasterCard connection seems to make sense. Now we just have to wait and see with great anticipation how the rest of the WestJet frequent flyer program looks.
- Why RBC? I would have to speculate that RBC was chosen because WestJet wants (and should be) affiliated with a major Canadian bank. It could not be CIBC as they are heavily tied into Air Canada/Aeroplan, BMO has Air Miles and although they had a previous relationship together the new WestJet program will technically compete with Air Miles, TD has put a lot of time and effort into their new cards and in all reality since you can redeem for any travel, the TD points earned can simply be redeemed for WestJet bookings so no real need to tie in with WestJet, which leaves RBC and Scotiabank. Scotiabank is one of the weakest in the travel rewards department while RBC has proven their might in the industry with the Avion, British Airways and Cathay Pacific cards, hence the link up with RBC.
- Why MasterCard? I believe there are a few reasons why MasterCard was chosen. Many people are asking why because RBC is traditionally a VISA supplier. First, WestJet's previous credit card that was tied into Air Miles was a MasterCard and it was quite successful leading me to believe WestJet has a comfortable and good relationship with MasterCard. Second, MasterCard may have pushed WestJet as MasterCard is not partnered with any major airlines in Canada for a direct airline branded credit card. The closest they come to is the Alaska Airlines MasterCard but Alaska only serves B.C. and Alberta, so while they a major U.S. airline, they cannot be considered the same in Canada. Compare this to VISA who have Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific cards in Canada. With this link up MasterCard will have a major airline to call their own, although soon enough WestJet will not be the only one as there are hints of another major U.S. airline launching a credit card here. Some may say why the RBC and MasterCard connection when there are many other MasterCard issuers in Canada. I would have to answer that outside of BMO with whom WestJet will now compete, all the MasterCard issuers in Canada are U.S. based banks and to team up with them just does not have the same marketing prowess as being teamed up with a Canadian bank, if fact some people may have been angered if WestJet had teamed up with one of the U.S. banks (Keep it Canadian right?)
So there you have it, when you look at all these factors the whole WestJet-RBC-MasterCard connection seems to make sense. Now we just have to wait and see with great anticipation how the rest of the WestJet frequent flyer program looks.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
WestJet selects RBC and MasterCard to supply the new WestJet Travel Rewards Credit Card
WestJet announced today that they have selected RBC and MasterCard to be the supplier of the credit card for the upcoming WestJet Travel Rewards program. The card itself will be the first MasterCard issued by RBC, who have been solely a VISA provided to this point. The card should be released in line with the launch of the yet to be named WestJet Frequent Flyer program this fall.
It will be interesting to see what the card offers and if different versions will be available, for example a no/low fee version, a higher fee version with a full suite of benefits. The card will definitely have a significant role in changing the rankings of next years Top Travel Rewards Credit Card (see 2009 rankings here) as WestJet is such a key player in the Canadian market.
Source: WestJet
It will be interesting to see what the card offers and if different versions will be available, for example a no/low fee version, a higher fee version with a full suite of benefits. The card will definitely have a significant role in changing the rankings of next years Top Travel Rewards Credit Card (see 2009 rankings here) as WestJet is such a key player in the Canadian market.
Source: WestJet
Monday, August 3, 2009
Exclusive online sale: Summer of deals from Air Canada - Week 6
WEEK 6: Aug 3 - Aug 9
20% off all Economy class fares and 15% off all Executive First fares
Valid between Canada and Australia.
Valid on AC operated flights only.
Travel completed by Dec 11, 2009.
Enter 4F7HCUG1 under Promotion Code.
Discount code will be valid until Aug 9, 2009.
20% off all Economy class fares and 15% off all Executive First fares
Valid between Canada and Australia.
Valid on AC operated flights only.
Travel completed by Dec 11, 2009.
Enter 4F7HCUG1 under Promotion Code.
Discount code will be valid until Aug 9, 2009.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Coming Soon: Earn Aeroplan Miles at pet stores
Soon you'll be bale to earn Aeroplan miles at PJ's Pets/Pets Unlimited. Futura Loyalty Group who runs the RESP rewards program Futura Rewards and also has a contract with Aeroplan to administer retail partners announced that you will be able to earn Aeroplan miles or Futura Rewards at PJ's/Pets Unlimted 37 locations across Canada. The official launch date however has not been announced.
Source: Colloquy
Source: Colloquy
Monday, July 27, 2009
Bonus Page Updates Jul 14 - 24
I apologize to those readers who come to the blog to see what programs have new bonus offers listed as I have not kept that up on the blog, so here is a quick list of the pages that have been updated:
Jul 24
United Mileage Plus
Jul 23
Air New Zealand Airpoints | British Airways Executive Club | Delta SkyMiles | Emirates Skywards | GoldpointsPlus | QANTAS Frequent Flyer | Thai Royal Orchid | US Airways Dividend Miles
Jul 22
Aeroflot Bonus | Asiana Club | JAL Mileage Bank
Jul 21
Accor A|Club | Aerosvit Meridian | Alitalia MilleMiglia | American AAdvantage | China Airlines Dynasty Flyer | Hilton HHonors | Hyatt Gold Passport | Marriott Rewards | Starwood Preferred Guest | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Jul 17
Brussels Airlines Privilege | Jumeirah Sirius | Priority Club
Jul 16
Air France KLM Flying Blue | Etihad Guest
Jul 15
Air Canada Aeroplan | Continental OnePass | Egyptair Plus |Northwest WorldPerks
Jul 14
Best Western Rewards
Jul 24
United Mileage Plus
Jul 23
Air New Zealand Airpoints | British Airways Executive Club | Delta SkyMiles | Emirates Skywards | GoldpointsPlus | QANTAS Frequent Flyer | Thai Royal Orchid | US Airways Dividend Miles
Jul 22
Aeroflot Bonus | Asiana Club | JAL Mileage Bank
Jul 21
Accor A|Club | Aerosvit Meridian | Alitalia MilleMiglia | American AAdvantage | China Airlines Dynasty Flyer | Hilton HHonors | Hyatt Gold Passport | Marriott Rewards | Starwood Preferred Guest | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Jul 17
Brussels Airlines Privilege | Jumeirah Sirius | Priority Club
Jul 16
Air France KLM Flying Blue | Etihad Guest
Jul 15
Air Canada Aeroplan | Continental OnePass | Egyptair Plus |Northwest WorldPerks
Jul 14
Best Western Rewards
Exclusive online sale: Summer of deals from Air Canada - Week 5
WEEK 5: Jul 27 - Aug 2
15% off all fares
Valid between Canada and South America.
Valid on AC operated flights only.
Travel completed by Dec 10, 2009.
Enter AMMFYWD1 under Promotion Code.
Discount code will be valid until Aug 2, 2009.
15% off all fares
Valid between Canada and South America.
Valid on AC operated flights only.
Travel completed by Dec 10, 2009.
Enter AMMFYWD1 under Promotion Code.
Discount code will be valid until Aug 2, 2009.