Comments on: How to Earn Points and Miles in Canada

By: Morgan

Morgan — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:21:36 +0000

So youre telling me the only way to take advantage is spend 7600 for a measly 75000 points. Great money saving blog, well done.

By: Ashley Duret

Ashley Duret — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:52:51 +0000

In reply to Ashley Duret. Also, are you only able to redeem aeroplan points on Air Canada flights?

By: Ashley Duret

Ashley Duret — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:51:52 +0000

Do you have any thoughts on the Capital One Aspire Travel Card? I have been using it for years, and the ease of the points makes it hard to leave, but I have been feeling like Capital One is really going downhill in customer service and keeping up with technology.

By: Ricky

Ricky — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:59:15 +0000

In reply to Ray.

Hey Ray! Thanks for the insightful question.

I think you mean CIBC Aventura, rather than Avion? Or did you mean RBC Avion?

I’d say it depends on your travel goals. If you’re looking for the occasional domestic trip within Canada or to the US, a “no blackout dates” program like Aventura or Avion might work best, since it allows you to book any seat on any flight. The new Aeroplan program is also moving towards a dynamic “no blackout dates” model for North American flights, so it should go some way towards matching and outperforming the Avion/Aventura offering.

If you’re looking to use points for their maximum value to fly business class to international destinations, then Aeroplan is pretty much unparalleled for Canadians.

Cheers & hope to see you around on Prince of Travel!

By: Ricky

Ricky — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:56:00 +0000

In reply to Aditii. Thanks Aditi!

By: Aditii

Aditii — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 14:18:14 +0000

Wao…such a nice travel blog. They are nice article. Really helpful Info! that’s all i can say about your Posts. Great tips! Thanks for sharing your information.

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:01:36 +0000

Thanks for the valuable insights, Ricky! The Aeroplan vs. Avion rewards programs have been so confusing since CIBC offers both options on their credit cards.

With Air Canada’s expected acquisition of Aeroplan to close by the end of June 2020, and it’s continued partnership with TD Bank and CIBC Aeroplan Infinite cards, what top two or three pieces of advice would you give to someone considering a CIBC Aeroplan Infinite card versus CIBC Avion at this moment?

Avion promotes its “no blackout dates” policy heavily in their advertising, which makes me want to get that card.

But will Aeroplan now be able to match that after Air Canada acquires them? Thoughts on that?