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May 21, 2018 | 1:25 pm
#4651
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 18,127
After reading that YVR is getting a Lufthansa A350 flight I wondered why Toronto never gets the good planes/first class/good airlines. Consider:
Perhaps it's a simple explanation.
Cathay only does business class (YVR gets first via New York flights)
Korean doesn't provide their Kosmo suites in first
Lufthansa doesn't offer first class
There are no A350s to/from YYZ (although Philippine Airlines indicates it will in 2018)
It doesn't get ANA, JAL, Singapore, Swiss (not enough demand? AC monopoly?)
Korean doesn't provide their Kosmo suites in first
Lufthansa doesn't offer first class
There are no A350s to/from YYZ (although Philippine Airlines indicates it will in 2018)
It doesn't get ANA, JAL, Singapore, Swiss (not enough demand? AC monopoly?)
Perhaps it's a simple explanation.
May 21, 2018 | 2:01 pm
#4652
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
OK, the CX F is nice out of YVR but that's about it.
Another thing that's ridiculous about YVR is that FRA is farther than TYO but AE charges a lot more for redemptions to TYO.
May 21, 2018 | 4:27 pm
#4653
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: D.R.E.A.D. Gold card holder
Posts: 53,184
Same with JL.
We have WK (seasonally), which is basically the same as LX.
Not ridiculous at all unless you want all airlines to make their programs distance-based like Avios. I'd never wish that on anyone.
We have WK (seasonally), which is basically the same as LX.
Not ridiculous at all unless you want all airlines to make their programs distance-based like Avios. I'd never wish that on anyone.
Jun 2, 2018 | 1:18 pm
#4654
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,037
This promo ends tomorrow (June 3)..
TD First Class TravelVisa Infinite* Card
50,000 Points (= $200 or $250 value)
http://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-ban...infinite-card/
Get up to 50,000 TD Points (which is basically $200 credit towards purchased travel, or $250 if you use their Expedia For TD website).
Minimum spend $1000. (PM me if you need tips to reach minimum spend.)
First year Annual Fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder.
TD First Class TravelVisa Infinite* Card
50,000 Points (= $200 or $250 value)
http://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-ban...infinite-card/
Get up to 50,000 TD Points (which is basically $200 credit towards purchased travel, or $250 if you use their Expedia For TD website).
Minimum spend $1000. (PM me if you need tips to reach minimum spend.)
First year Annual Fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder.
Jun 3, 2018 | 12:22 pm
#4655
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 73
No FYF on this one? Or are you using all inclusive account
This promo ends tomorrow (June 3)..
TD First Class TravelVisa Infinite* Card
• 50,000 Points (= $200 or $250 value)
http://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-ban...infinite-card/
Get up to 50,000 TD Points (which is basically $200 credit towards purchased travel, or $250 if you use their Expedia For TD website).
Minimum spend $1000. (PM me if you need tips to reach minimum spend.)
First year Annual Fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder.
TD First Class TravelVisa Infinite* Card
• 50,000 Points (= $200 or $250 value)
http://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-ban...infinite-card/
Get up to 50,000 TD Points (which is basically $200 credit towards purchased travel, or $250 if you use their Expedia For TD website).
Minimum spend $1000. (PM me if you need tips to reach minimum spend.)
First year Annual Fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder.
Jun 3, 2018 | 12:45 pm
#4656
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,037
Good point.
The first year free had been in place earlier; now the annual fee of $120 is stated.
I've been able to get First Year fee waived by applying at a TD bank branch and waving a competitive (RBC or CIBC) card; your mileage may vary.
I got $250 value from the signup points on a recent flight booking.
The first year free had been in place earlier; now the annual fee of $120 is stated.
I've been able to get First Year fee waived by applying at a TD bank branch and waving a competitive (RBC or CIBC) card; your mileage may vary.
I got $250 value from the signup points on a recent flight booking.
Jun 3, 2018 | 7:40 pm
#4658
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,037
Yes, it's there. I hope the FYF still kicks in.
21 The full Annual Fee rebate offer is for the Primary Cardholder, for the first year, for new TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card Accounts (“Account”) only. The full Annual Fee will be reversed within 2 monthly statements from the date of the charge. Annual Fee for any Authorized User Cards added to the Account continues to apply. Full Annual Fee will be charged to the Account after the first year. Existing TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Cardholders are not eligible for this offer. Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer unless otherwise indicated. This offer is not transferable.
21 The full Annual Fee rebate offer is for the Primary Cardholder, for the first year, for new TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card Accounts (“Account”) only. The full Annual Fee will be reversed within 2 monthly statements from the date of the charge. Annual Fee for any Authorized User Cards added to the Account continues to apply. Full Annual Fee will be charged to the Account after the first year. Existing TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Cardholders are not eligible for this offer. Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer unless otherwise indicated. This offer is not transferable.
Jun 3, 2018 | 8:48 pm
#4659
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Plat, AA Gold LT, WS Plat, AC 50k
Posts: 1,999
Is the Wiki on the National Bank still accurate?
National Bank MasterCard $150 AF, 30,000 points https://www.nbc.ca/en/personal/credi...rld-elite.html
from what I see I don't see any 30,000 point sign up bonus.
On a side note, I had the card that was advertised as 30,000 points (20 the first year and 10 the second) and the 10 never posted. Then they changed the 10k=100 to 11k=100 so I ended up paying $150 and only getting 20 points.
National Bank MasterCard $150 AF, 30,000 points https://www.nbc.ca/en/personal/credi...rld-elite.html
from what I see I don't see any 30,000 point sign up bonus.
On a side note, I had the card that was advertised as 30,000 points (20 the first year and 10 the second) and the 10 never posted. Then they changed the 10k=100 to 11k=100 so I ended up paying $150 and only getting 20 points.
Jun 15, 2018 | 7:06 pm
#4660
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
BA Transfer Promo
Just got notified by my statement in the mail that the HSBC Canada is also running a convert promo to BA Avios, a 35% bonus. Along with the RBC Avion to BA 30% bonus promo, it is those time to beef up your BA Avios balance 
Jun 15, 2018 | 8:09 pm
#4661
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,795
HSBC also has a new offer
Non-QC: 20K points + extra 10K points after $1000, FYF, No-FX
QC: 20K+40K after 90 days, no FYF
https://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/personal/ban...ite-mastercard
Non-QC: 20K points + extra 10K points after $1000, FYF, No-FX
QC: 20K+40K after 90 days, no FYF
https://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/personal/ban...ite-mastercard
Jun 15, 2018 | 8:56 pm
#4662
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
HSBC also has a new offer
Non-QC: 20K points + extra 10K points after $1000, FYF, No-FX
QC: 20K+40K after 90 days, no FYF
https://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/personal/ban...ite-mastercard
Non-QC: 20K points + extra 10K points after $1000, FYF, No-FX
QC: 20K+40K after 90 days, no FYF
https://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/personal/ban...ite-mastercard
Last edited by 1Newflyer; Jun 23, 2018 at 5:33 am
Jun 15, 2018 | 11:28 pm
#4664
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,196
From what I read on Jeff's blog, basically you earn 6 points per dollar on the first 50k of eligible travel expenses, which seems to include foreign transactions. All other expenses and travel expenses exceeding 50k earn 3 points per dollar. As noted above, each point is worth half a cent (ie 30k = $150). However, I think the best use of points is to transfer it to their airline partners. more info here.