Air Canada 2015 Elite Program Changes

Air Canada has announced some major changes to their 2015 elite program.

To clarify, the Altitude program is separate from the Aeroplan program, which is Aeroplan's spun off frequent flyer program.

While there are some good and bad elements to the changes, overall they're brutal. You know it's bad news when they introduce the changes as follows:

"Several changes have been made to Air Canada Altitude™ for 2015. These changes are being introduced following a thorough benchmarking exercise in order to competitively position Air Canada alongside the world's leading carriers. Air Canada remains committed to offering one of the world's best frequent flyer programs."

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Hovelstay – yes, Hovelstay – nets $1.2M for its cheap lodging platform

A treehouse yurt. A tent in a Hawaiian forest. A FEMA-certified dome. These are some of the examples of quirky places to ...



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In Transit Blog: In Curacao, Helping Hands for Reefs

REEF, a nonprofit group, is offering a trip in which participants help remove invasive lionfish in Curacao.

















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Chicago Seminar Recap: Computer Security Tips and Tricks

My background is in technology. I used to be more of a hardcore geek: building PCs, running computer network cable, planning server deployments and IT consulting. Then I stumbled upon this world of travel and credit cards. It’s way more fun. At the same time, technology can make things a lot easier if you know […]



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Ignore Delta’s Award Availability Calendar, There’s Great Business Class Space to Europe, Here’s How to Find It

Alitalia’s business class award availability between the US and Italy is really good. And their business class product is much improved, too. But if you believe Delta.com, the award calendar is going to make you think there’s nothing available. Here’s a search at Delta.com for two business class seats, New York – Rome, in June. […]

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Thursday Giveaway: $500 Visa Gift Card

This year is simply flying by, I can’t believe it’s nearly November already! It seems like just yesterday that I was lounging at the Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica and celebrating New Years with friends. Soon enough, the holiday’s will be rolling around, which means massive sales to take advantage of! With that in mind, […]



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WOW Air: Roundtrip Fares to Iceland and Europe under $300

Two days ago I was trying to convince my wife that we should do a long weekend trip to Iceland. As is usually the case when I initially pitch her my travel plan ideas, she looked at me like I was crazy. I have wanted to travel to Iceland for years, but she is simply […]



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It's very easy to make moss graffiti

Vandals with a green bent will be happy to learn how easy it is to make moss graffiti.



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North Korea Shuts Down Borders Because Of Ebola

North Korea will not admit any international tourists, effective immediately. The reason? Ebola fears.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/north-korea-closes-borders-tourists-amid-ebola-virus-fears-1711111

Next Stop: In Calgary, Exploring the Cultural Side of ‘Cowtown’

The Canadian city is flashing signs of a growing sophistication.

















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T Magazine: A Camera in a Moncler Coat

For its customized Leica X camera, the outfitter wraps the powerful point-and-shoot in its signature colors.

















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US Airways MasterCard Anniversary Bonus Staying

One of the big questions surrounding the American and US Airways merger has involved their credit card partnerships. American's co-branded credit card is issued by Citi, while US Airways' co-branded credit card is issued by Barclaycard. I think it goes without saying that Citi will be the "primary" card issuer going forward, however you'd like to define that.

That's why I've long recommended picking up the US Airways Premier World MasterCard®, which offers a 40,000 mile sign-up bonus after the first purchase, with an $89 annual fee. That's a great sign-up bonus, especially for a card that may not necessarily be taking new applicants for much longer.

Anyway, I just received the following email regarding the credit card, which I found kind of interesting:

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US Airways MasterCard 10,000 Mile Anniversary Bonus Will Continue!

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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3 hardcore ways to save for travel

People all over the world have creative ways of spending little money in their daily lives, reserving most of their funds for big things, like travel.



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T Magazine: Smart and Sturdy Weekend Bags

Duffles that allow you to make an easy getaway.

















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