May 13, 2013, 10:15 pm
Last edit by: jerry305
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MilesBuzz: Canada
Mar 1, 2015, 6:27 am
#1516
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 8
It is weird since I cann add the # to my Awardwallet but not points.com I hope they have not blocked new apps I will call them tomorrow
Mar 1, 2015, 11:54 am
#1517
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: AC Aeroplan, BA Executive, DL Skymiles, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 264
It used to be that your account had to be open for a couple weeks (not sure on the exact amount of days) before it would allow you to input it and transfer points. That could be the problem
Mar 5, 2015, 2:28 pm
#1520
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Western Canada
Posts: 26
Mar 8, 2015, 10:17 am
#1521
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AC E50K, SPG/Marriott Platinum, AccorHotels Platinum, IHG Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 10
TD now has a public offer of 25,000 Aeroplan Miles (15,000 after first purchase and 10,000 after 1000 $ in three months) for the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card (usually 15,000 after first purchase).
No first year free though.
Offer available until May 8th, 2015.
No first year free though.
Offer available until May 8th, 2015.
Mar 8, 2015, 11:13 am
#1522
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: USA/Canada
Programs: UA Premier 1K, AC SE, Delta Platinum Medallion, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 448
Key point - It's very hard to earn AA miles in Canada other than flying
This is the only way I know of to earn it (at decent rate)
For domestic, AA miles is still more than the king-of-short-haul Avios, so I'd only use AA for Premium long-haul cabins
LGA/JFK/ORD/DCA/CLT-YYZ is only 4500 Avios + $6 USD also, less than AA miles + $6
This is the only way I know of to earn it (at decent rate)
For domestic, AA miles is still more than the king-of-short-haul Avios, so I'd only use AA for Premium long-haul cabins
LGA/JFK/ORD/DCA/CLT-YYZ is only 4500 Avios + $6 USD also, less than AA miles + $6
Mar 8, 2015, 5:40 pm
#1524
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: USA/Canada
Programs: UA Premier 1K, AC SE, Delta Platinum Medallion, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 448
And Avios as well.
Special British Airways Executive Club offer for RBC Avion® cardholders+! Convert your RBC Rewards points into Avios and receive 50% more◊. Offer valid from November 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Convert your points today!
Special British Airways Executive Club offer for RBC Avion® cardholders+! Convert your RBC Rewards points into Avios and receive 50% more◊. Offer valid from November 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Convert your points today!
Mar 8, 2015, 5:48 pm
#1525
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
Good for short haul, not much else. Still useful, but I wouldn't be converting too much to Avios anymore.
Mar 8, 2015, 6:10 pm
#1526
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
One should diversify if possible, I collect both (and even transfer Aeroplan to USDM 100:84 hoping to become AA miles after the merger)
Aeroplan (or specifically EVA Air [BR]) availability hasn't been favorable lately
My example
Looking for Aeroplan ticket YYZ-TPE was hopeless for June for 2 Y, since BR hasn't released seats, so instead, I used BA Avios to redeem CX YYZ-HKG-TPE instead
Aeroplan: 37500 miles + $55 (if on BR) or $300+ on YQ-carriers
Avios: 39500 Avios + $90 tax/fees << not a bad deal, considered I got these Avios during 50% offer years ago
Aeroplan (or specifically EVA Air [BR]) availability hasn't been favorable lately
My example
Looking for Aeroplan ticket YYZ-TPE was hopeless for June for 2 Y, since BR hasn't released seats, so instead, I used BA Avios to redeem CX YYZ-HKG-TPE instead
Aeroplan: 37500 miles + $55 (if on BR) or $300+ on YQ-carriers
Avios: 39500 Avios + $90 tax/fees << not a bad deal, considered I got these Avios during 50% offer years ago
Mar 9, 2015, 6:12 am
#1527
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
One should diversify if possible, I collect both (and even transfer Aeroplan to USDM 100:84 hoping to become AA miles after the merger)
Aeroplan (or specifically EVA Air [BR]) availability hasn't been favorable lately
My example
Looking for Aeroplan ticket YYZ-TPE was hopeless for June for 2 Y, since BR hasn't released seats, so instead, I used BA Avios to redeem CX YYZ-HKG-TPE instead
Aeroplan: 37500 miles + $55 (if on BR) or $300+ on YQ-carriers
Avios: 39500 Avios + $90 tax/fees << not a bad deal, considered I got these Avios during 50% offer years ago
Aeroplan (or specifically EVA Air [BR]) availability hasn't been favorable lately
My example
Looking for Aeroplan ticket YYZ-TPE was hopeless for June for 2 Y, since BR hasn't released seats, so instead, I used BA Avios to redeem CX YYZ-HKG-TPE instead
Aeroplan: 37500 miles + $55 (if on BR) or $300+ on YQ-carriers
Avios: 39500 Avios + $90 tax/fees << not a bad deal, considered I got these Avios during 50% offer years ago
My friend who books on CX in J YYZ-HKG is really upset that his award will now cost 105k instead of 70k one-way.
As an aside..it's unfortunate that BR availability is so restricted in advance. However, if you have the flexibility closer to the date is amazingly wide open. I've just done some "for fun" checks, and I've seen 6 seats available in J.
Mar 13, 2015, 9:56 am
#1529
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
Milesbuzz: Canada
Updated wiki
TD Aeroplan $50 GCR and $70 RFD offers on the $0 FYF, 25,000 promos, and updated link to TD discussion thread.
Updated link to Amex Churn 2015 discussion thread.
Removed Shop.ca blurb (had no info).
TD Aeroplan $50 GCR and $70 RFD offers on the $0 FYF, 25,000 promos, and updated link to TD discussion thread.
Updated link to Amex Churn 2015 discussion thread.
Removed Shop.ca blurb (had no info).
Mar 13, 2015, 12:04 pm
#1530
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 5
Sorry for the change of Topic.
Has anyone heard of a prepaid debit card which can be loaded through credit card (bill pay) without incurring cash advance fees on the cc? there is several options for this in US such as blue card (amex) or serve account (amex) and lately I have heard of RedCard (Target).
Has anyone heard of a prepaid debit card which can be loaded through credit card (bill pay) without incurring cash advance fees on the cc? there is several options for this in US such as blue card (amex) or serve account (amex) and lately I have heard of RedCard (Target).