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Good deal: Fares from Ottawa to Singapore/Ho Chi Minh City/Bangkok/Hong Kong/Shanghai – $670-740 on United/Air Canada/Delta
ByDCTA December 14, 2014

Although these aren't stunning fares, Ottawans will know how expensive flights to Asia are from Ottawa, and anything under the $900 mark is pretty good (darn Torontonians and their major international airport!!).

Right now, you can fly between Ottawa YOW and Singapore SIN; Ho Chi Minh City SGN; Bangkok BKK; Hong Kong HKG and Shanghai PVG for between $670-$740 round-trip, taxes included.

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Sunday Reader Question: How to best use British Airways Avios in Canada/USA?
ByDCTA December 14, 2014
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There are dozens of frequent flyer programs available, but few provide as much value on a points-to-dollar basis than British Airways Avios points. Today’s Sunday Reader Question is: How do you best use British Airways Avios in Canada and the United States? Are they good?

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Good deal: Toronto YYZ-Dublin DUB $528CAD/$455USD on Air Canada
ByDCTA December 13, 2014

There's been a pretty good fare between Toronto YYZ to Dublin DUB floating around for awhile on Air Canada (Rouge). That deal has gotten even better though! Air Canada is having a holiday promotion for discount codes and free flights, called Gift Massive.

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Earn Skymiles (Delta Airlines) by Flying Westjet
ByDCTA December 11, 2014
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Starting January 1, 2014, you can earn Skymiles by flying Westjet. If the ticket is sold by Westjet, you can still credit the miles to Skymiles - the flight doesn't have to be ticketed by Delta (006 ticket stock) to be eligible for mile accrual. However, no matter how your Westjet flight is ticketed, you will not be eligible for either Medallion Qualification Miles (MQM), or for our friends down South, Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD). You will also not get a Medallion tier bonus for those miles.

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Good deal: Toronto YYZ-Istanbul IST $547USD – Alitalia
ByDCTA December 10, 2014

I found a good deal between Toronto YYZ and Istanbul IST, pricing at $547USD on Alitalia (AZ) in economy. There is wide availability throughout 2015. You can use ITA Matrix or Kayak.

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[DEAD] ORBITZ – $100USD off two-night stay: VISACHECKOUT
ByDCTA December 10, 2014
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It's sort of back! Use promo code VISACHECKOUT on Orbitz for a two night stay at a promo code eligible hotel, pay using VISA Checkout, and get $100USD off your booking.

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