Air Canada's frequent flyer program, Altitude, has recently introduced a progressive program for members on parental leave. For either new mums or dads who have documented parental leave from work, Air Canada will allow you to "hold" your elite benefits during the course of that leave, and then extend your status for a minimum of twelve months once you return to work.
I recently stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Boston on Avery Street (!) for three nights using free night vouchers. While perfectly located and comfortable, the hotel suffers from some drawbacks, namely that it is outdated and obscenely priced.
Hotels like to charge insane fees, but this one takes the cake!
Everyone must start somewhere. The points and miles game is learned, not something innately understood. Yes, some people are wired in a way that helps them navigate the complexities of ‘where to credit’ and ‘this can be tricked’, but even they need to learn the basics. The following three tips, while lengthy, provide some important insight beyond “the deals” and are helpful to understand what you’re getting yourself into when entering this hobby.
Baggage delays happen, but airlines are pretty darn good at getting your bag to you in a timely fashion. Often credit card insurance will provide some sort of compensation, but did you know there's a legal mechanism to seek reimbursement for damages in the event of delayed baggage, however short that delay is? Let's take a look at the law...
Aeroplan is currently offering a hotel point conversion promotion, giving you up to a 30% bonus!
