In this episode of Miles Ahead Deep Dives, Daniel, Reed, and Josh delve into the intricacies of the Refundable Hotel Trick, a strategy used by Canadian travel enthusiasts to convert reward points into cash or statement credits.
They explore the nuanced process of booking and refunding travel arrangements to redeem points, the potential risks, and the specifics of using this trick with various Canadian bank reward programs. The episode also covers redeeming annual travel credits via this method, as well as the pitfalls and considerations to keep in mind.
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Ep 016 - How Has Miles & Points Changed in Recent Years?
In Episode 16 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, Josh, Quentin, Kirin, and Reed from FrugalFlyer.ca talk about how the world of miles and points has changed in recent years.
The team delves into the history of the Canadian miles and points game, comparing pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic changes in the market. There is an in-depth discussion about the shift to dynamic pricing, changes in welcome bonuses, the rise and fall of specific loyalty programs, and strategies to maximize points.
The team also shares their thoughts as to what the future of miles and points holds, and if they think it still is a hobby worth starting today.
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Ep 015 - Deep Dive: Aeroplan Award Changes
In this episode of Miles Ahead: Deep Dives, Danny, Josh, and Jeff from FrugalFlyer.ca explore the intricacies of Aeroplan Flight Award changes.
They discuss the various fees associated with changing or canceling award tickets, including specific charges for economy and premium fares. The team also outlines scenarios where travelers can change their itineraries for free, such as in cases of major schedule disruptions.
They delve into strategies for maximizing flexibility, including how to leverage the Aeroplan self-accommodation tool and the benefits of booking flexible fares or achieving Aeroplan Super Elite status when it comes to utilizing flight award changes.
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Ep 014 - What’s in Our Wallets?
In Episode 14 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, Josh, Quentin, Kirin, and Reed from FrugalFlyer.ca open their wallets (and sock drawers) to share the credit cards they use regularly and learn about the value they receive from these cards.
The team shares details on what cards they carry in their wallets for daily use with a focus on maximizing rewards and benefits. They also provide insight into the cards they keep in their sock drawer purely for benefits like free hotel nights and airport lounge access.
The episode concludes with a reader question where the team offers advice on optimizing travel comfort from Montreal to Tokyo using the power of miles and points.
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Ep 013 - Deep Dive: American Express Canada Transfer Partners
In this episode of Miles Ahead Deep Dives, Danny, Josh, and Jeff from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss everything there is to know about American Express Canada's Transfer Partners.
They discuss what transfer partners are and highlight the most valuable frequent flyer and hotel loyalty program transfer partners for Canadians, such as Air Canada Aeroplan and British Airways Avios. The episode delves into American Express Membership Rewards transfer ratios and how to maximize value from transfer bonuses and high-value redemptions.
Learn how credit card rewards, including miles and points, can help you save on travel, take more vacations, and experience luxury flights and hotels. Brought to you by Frugal Flyer (frugalflyer.ca).
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