We have an upcoming trip to New York City, and despite the rumors of travel experiencing a lull, the city is absolutely packed. How do you find value when hotel points aren’t an option? If you are considering booking...
Effective 06 September, two-cabin flights coded as “first class [O]” require three-cabin first class redemption rates when using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. I discovered the new policy while attempting to book a relatively straightforward award trip for a client...
When hotel points let you down, it can be frustrating trying to find value for your travels. One strategy to maximize the value of your points is to be flexible with your travel dates and destinations. Sometimes, being willing to travel during off-peak times or to less popular locations can result in better redemption options.
Another way to make the most of your hotel points is to take advantage of promotions and bonuses offered by the hotel chain. Keep an eye out for special deals that can help stretch your points further or earn you additional points for future stays.
Avoiding Devaluations with Aeroplan Points
The recent devaluation of Aeroplan points, especially for domestic first class awards, highlights the importance of staying informed and proactive with your point redemptions. To avoid being caught off guard by future devaluations, it's essential to stay up to date on changes to loyalty programs and redemption policies.
One way to protect your points from devaluations is to diversify your loyalty portfolio. By earning points with multiple airlines or hotel chains, you can spread out the risk of devaluations impacting all of your travel rewards at once.
