Monthly Archives: November 2013

New discount airline prepares for launch in Vancouver

New discount airline prepares for launch in Vancouver

A new discount airline could soon be coming to Western Canada, potentially offering significantly cheaper air travel for Canadians. The company is called Jetlines. It’s being launched by a group of aviation veterans based in Vancouver. Already, the company says it has negotiated landing slots at airports in Western Canada. “We’re starting from Winnipeg and west and routes… that are not served or they’re…

Tangerine Saturday – Aeroplan eStore 2x miles

CIBC Aeroplan® Visa™ cardholders are in for a shopping treat. This Saturday, earn double miles on all eligible retail purchases,* including taxes, at all your favourite retailers online and in store. THIS SATURDAY, DOUBLE YOUR MILES *Purchases made with a CIBC Aerogold Visa, CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite, CIBC Aerogold Visa for Business, and CIBC Aero Classic Visa AND time-stamped with a…

Westjet promo code – Extra 10% off – Ends Dec 2

Save on flights to select Canadian, U.S., Mexico and Caribbean destinations. Book today, these fares won’t last. Book by: December 2, 2013 (11:59 p.m. MT)* Travel until: February 28, 2014 on select days Blackout dates: December 18, 2013 – January 7, 2014 and February 13, 2014 – February 18, 2014 How to get this offer: For flights to Canadian and…

Convert to Aeroplan points now for up to 25,000 bonus miles

Convert to Aeroplan points now for up to 25,000 bonus miles

Don’t miss out on this year–end bonus bonanza. From November 11 to December 9, 2013, convert points from a wide selection of partner loyalty programs to Aeroplan Miles for an amazing bonus reward. Aeroplan will combine all the miles you convert with different partners to help you reach a higher bonus threshold and reap the rewards in thousands of Bonus Aeroplan Miles. FAST AND EASY

WestJet now offering direct flights to Dublin

WestJet now offering direct flights to Dublin

WestJet Airlines says it is only dipping its toe in European waters with next summer’s launch of service to Dublin. Chief financial officer Vito Culmone told a transportation conference on Tuesday that there are potentially four or five other markets that could be serviced from St. John’s, NL, using three of the airline’s narrowbody Boeing 737-700 aircraft. He says the…

Donate your Canadian Air Miles to Philippines Haiyan Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

Donate your Canadian Air Miles to Philippines Haiyan Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

You can donate your Air Miles to the Canadian Red Cross Philippines Disaster Relief Fund. You can give a $20 donation for 190 miles. With the Canadian federal government matching dollar for dollar, the net donation for 190 miles would be $40. You would also receive a tax receipt that would be mailed out in 90 days. Other ways to donate:…

Vancouver to NYC Nonstop This Winter (R/T w/Tax) Under $500

Vancouver to NYC Nonstop This Winter (R/T w/Tax) Under $500

Daily nonstop flights from Vancouver to New York City are now as low as $498 roundtrip, including taxes and fees. This is a rock-bottom price! These flights — available on 5-star Cathay Pacific Airways —  are valid for travel through November, a time of year when Central Park’s fall foliage is in full bloom, and Jan. 5 – Feb. 28,…