Canada’s Amex Rewards Guide
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American Express is my favourite credit card issuer in Canada for a number of reasons: Industry leading welcome bonuses for new cardmembers Good benefits on premium cards Membership Rewards program Opportunity to refer friends and family members for cards American Express is quite unique in Canada in that they offer a referral program for cardmembers
Objective: Gain a basic understanding of airline alliances and partnerships, and how to apply that knowledge to route planning and reward travel Learning Outcomes: Learn the basics of airline alliances and partnerships, and why they are important to the travel industry Learn the ‘big 3’ alliances, and participating airlines Understand how to use alliances to
Objective: Highlight the basics of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program, including how to sign-up for an account, how to navigate the website, and an overview of partner airlines. Learning Outcomes: Know how to sign up for an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account Know how to navigate the Alaska Airlines website, including where to find
Objective: Learn the basics of Google Flights and understand how to use the tool to help research route networks to assist in booking reward flights. Learning Outcomes: Understand how Google Flights can be helpful in planning reward travel Learn the basics of the Google Flights tool, including how to apply filters and interpret search results
Objective: Highlight the basics of the Aeroplan program, including how to sign-up for an account, how to navigate the website, and an overview of the Aeroplan status levels. Learning Outcomes: Know how to sign-up for an Aeroplan account Learn how to navigate the website, including where to redeem points, how to track your points account,
Objective: Teach how to apply for a small business American Express card in Canada using personal information to take advantage of some of the best sign-up bonuses in the industry. Learning Outcomes: Learn where to find the best sign-up bonus for the small business American Express cards Understand how you may be eligible for a
Objective: Understand the importance of credit score monitoring and learn how to access a free copy of your report from the two main reporting agencies in Canada. Learning Outcomes: Understand the importance of credit report monitoring when applying for new credit card products Know where to access a free copy of your Transunion credit report
Objective Learn the basics of travel hacking, including how to choose a rewards program, how to earn points faster, and how to leverage credit card offers and program promotions to travel for a fraction of the retail cost. Learning Outcomes Understand the three different types of travel reward points, or ‘currencies’ Learn what to consider
Update 2019-02-26: Please note that the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express Card Canada is no longer available. It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. Get the details here! Introduction: As part of my Bachelor of Education, I was invited to spend 3-weeks studying at Southwest University in Chongqing, China. Initially
Introduction: My business class flight on EVA from Los Angeles arrived just after 5:30am, and after a short wait at the transfer security counter and walk through the airport, I was at the EVA business class lounge entrance. All of the lounges are in the same area, and very easy to find with good signage
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