Iceland Express to fly Winnipeg-Reykjavik

Iceland's no frills airline Iceland Express (not that Icelandair is a frills airline in comparison) has announced that they will offer 2 flights per week between Winnipeg and Reykjavik (Keflavik) in summer 2010. Of course the airline is trying to target the large Icelandic population in the Manitoba region to visit Iceland but the flight timings also allow for connections to London or Copenhagen.

Flight Timings:
Winnipeg - Keflavik Dep 1910 Arr 0600+1
Keflavik -Winnipeg Dep 1650 Arr 1805
You can book your flight today with Iceland Express

Source: Airline Route Updates

SPG Quarter 1 Promo is now live - earn up to Quadruple Starpoints

We've had this up on our site since before Christmas sometime but the registration and eligibility period went live on Jan 5. The promo is as follows:

Earn up to Quadruple Starpoints on all eligible stays at over 850 participating properties worldwide.
- Earn double Starpoints for stays of 1 or 2 nights
- Earn triple Starpoints for stays of 3 nights
- Earn quadruple Starpoints for stays of 4 nights or more
Full Details, Registration & Online Booking >
Register by Mar 31 for stays Jan 5 - Apr 15, 10

EVA Air announces Toronto-Taipei service

Taiwan's EVA Air has announced that they will offer direct flights between Toronto and Taipei starting on Mar 29,10. The flights will run 3 times per week with non-stop service from Taipei to Toronto but the flight back from Toronto will require a fuel stop in Anchorage.

Flight Timings:
Toronto - Taipei Dep 2340 Arr 0545+2
Taipei - Toronto Dep 1845 Arr 2055

Source EVA Air

Save 10% on Air Canada flights to Europe and Israel

Here is this months Visa Perks offer for Air Canada

Save 10% on our flights to Europe and Israel

Travel from January 11 to March 30, 2010 and enjoy extra savings on flights from Canada to Paris, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Geneva, Zurich and Tel Aviv ! To get your exclusive discount, simply enter this promotion code when booking and pay with your VISA card: NXTEKDV1

Offer ends January 31, 2010.

Full details at AirCanada.com

Air France now codesharing on KLM flights from Calgary and Vancouver

Air France is now officially codesharing on KLM's flights between Calgary/Vancouver and Amsterdam. The flight numbers are as follows:

ROUTE	AF Codeshare	KL Operating
Amsterdam – Calgary	AF8376	KL677
Calgary – Amsterdam	AF8375	KL678
Amsterdam – Vancouver	AF8378	KL681
Vancouver – Amsterdam	AF8377	KL682

Source: Airline Route Update

Bonus Page Updates Dec 22 - 23

Dec 23, 09 - Priority Club
Dec 22, 09 - Air Canada Aeroplan | Delta SkyMiles | Marriott Rewards | Miles and More

Air China to increase Vancouver-Beijing flights

Now that Canada has approved destination status with China, Air China will be increasing flights between Vancouver and Beijing to 10 per week from the current 7. Four more per flights are being planned as well for late 2010 or 2011 bringing the service to twice daily.

Source: Vancouver Sun

Air Canada announces service to Copenhagen from Toronto

Air Canada announced today it will launch service between Toronto and Copenhagen on Jun 24, 2010. The non stop daily flights will be operated with a Boeing 767-300ER with the new interiors.

Flight timings as follows:
Toronto-Copenhagen Dep 1715 Arr 0655+1
Copenhagen-Toronto Dep 1220 Arr 1450

Source: Air Canada

Air Canada relaunches seasonal service between St. Johns and London UK

Air Canada has announced that the will reintroduce direct non-stop service between St. John's Newfoundland and London Heathrow for the summer 2010 season. The flight this time around is better timed for connections in London and St. John's. The service will run daily between May 27 and Sep 26, 10

Flight Timings
St. John's - London Dep 2155 Arr 0625+1
London - St. John's Dep 1235 Arr 1435

Source Air Canada Press Release

Air Canada 2010 Top Tier Program Details

Air Canada and Aeroplan released the details of their 2010 Top Tier program today. For the first time in many years, it seems it is being met with cheers rather then jeers from some of Air Canada's Top Flyers. It appears that Air Canada has listened to them and made changes to some of the issues the Top Tier members had with the program. Here are some highlights:

- The 30% premium on IKK redemption (Super Elite Special Access to Aeroplan Reward Seats/J Priority Rewards) will be removed. This was put in place for 2009 and received a lot of negative feedback from Super Elites.

- Super Elites will be able to designate immediate family members who will be able to travel, unaccompanied by the member, on any international J Priority Rewards. Previously the member had to travel on the same reservation

- The J Priority Rewards are subject to capacity controls. According to Air Canada this will only affect a small number of flights typically during peak travel periods.

- Top Tier Upgrade remain relatively unchanged including the ability to upgrade from Tango Plus M and U fare classes.

- Electronic Upgrades are being developed so that paper certificates will not have to be carried. Not set date yet though.

- Air Canada/Aeroplan are evaluating a potential lifetime status program. Details will be communicated to those who qualify.

- Tier bonuses remain the same except now you can also earn them on United and Continental as of Jan 1, 2010, for example 100% (Super Elite), 50% (Elite), and 25% (Prestige) bonus

- seat selection privileges and 2011 re-qualification all remain the same.

You can find all the details on the 2010 Aeroplan Top Tier Program on the Aeroplan Website