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CIBC Aventura Points Guide: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem for Flights
A complete Canadian guide to CIBC Aventura points: how much they’re worth, the Aventura Flight Rewards Chart (with max ticket caps), the 100 points = $1 travel redemption, and which CIBC cards earn the most.
RBC Avion to British Airways Avios Transfer Bonus Guide: How It Works (and When It’s Worth It)
A Canadian guide to RBC Avion → British Airways Avios transfer bonuses: how the 30% promo works, eligibility rules, and a table of every recent bonus over the last 3 years so you can decide when to transfer.
Scene+ Travel (Expedia) vs Statement Credit: Which Is Better for Maximizing Value?
A Canadian guide comparing the two best Scene+ travel redemptions: booking through Scene+ Travel (Powered by Expedia) vs applying points as a statement credit to travel purchases. Includes a side-by-side table, step-by-step instructions, and the best choice for most people.
TD Rewards Points Guide: Best Ways to Redeem for Travel
A complete Canadian guide to TD Rewards points: current point values, the best redemption methods for travel (Expedia For TD vs. Pay Off Purchases/Book Any Way), how to earn faster, and which TD cards make the most sense.
Scene+ Points Guide: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem for Travel, Groceries, Movies, and More
Learn the smartest ways to earn and redeem Scene+ points in Canada: travel through Scene+ Travel (Expedia), Scotiabank account credits, groceries at Sobeys and IGA, movies at Cineplex, and how to maximize value across the entire Scene+ ecosystem.
Edmonton to Hong Kong flights for $836 - Sep/Oct 2026
Edmonton to Hong Kong flights are $836 CAD roundtrip with Air Canada/United. Travel in Sep and Oct 2026.
Montreal to Mexico City flights for $473 - Mar/Apr 2026
Fly from Montreal to Mexico City - flights are at $473 CAD roundtrip with United Airlines. Travel in Mar and Apr 2026.
How to Book with Avios in Canada: British Airways Club Guide
A Canada-first guide to British Airways Club Avios: how to earn Avios via Canadian points (American Express, RBC Avion, Marriott Bonvoy), how Avios pricing works in 2026, and real booking examples to help you book with Avios on BA and partners.
![[Nonstop] Vancouver to Tokyo flights for $669 - Apr/May 2026](/city-backgrounds/tokyo-highres.jpg)
[Nonstop] Vancouver to Tokyo flights for $669 - Apr/May 2026
Nonstop Vancouver to Tokyo flights are $669 roundtrip with ZIPAIR Tokyo. Travel in Apr and May 2026.
![[Nonstop] Kelowna to Toronto flights for $207 - Apr 2026](/city-backgrounds/toronto-highres.webp)
[Nonstop] Kelowna to Toronto flights for $207 - Apr 2026
Nonstop Kelowna to Toronto flights are $207 roundtrip with Air Canada. Travel in Apr 2026.
Saskatoon to Tulum flights for $443 - Apr 2026
Saskatoon to Tulum flights are at $443 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Apr 2026.
Toronto to Santiago, Chile flights for $373 - Mar/Apr 2026
Toronto to Santiago flights are $373 CAD roundtrip with Avianca. Travel in Mar 2026.
Edmonton to Iceland flights for $652 - Sep 2026
Edmonton to Iceland flights are $652 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Sep 2026.
Montreal to Dublin flights for $550 - May 2026
Montreal to Dublin flights are at $550 roundtrip with Air Transat. Travel in May 2026.
Regina to Iceland flights for $696 - Sep 2026
Regina to Iceland flights are at $696 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Sep 2026.
[Nonstop] Calgary to Iceland flights for $657 - Sep 2026
Nonstop Calgary to Iceland flights are $657 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Sep 2026.
Various Canadian Cities to Cancun from $290 Roundtrip
Find cheap flights to Cancun from Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and more. Roundtrip deals at $290 and up for travel in March, April, and May.
Halifax to Guatemala City flights for $450 - May 2026
Halifax to Guatemala City flights are at $450 CAD roundtrip with Air Canada. Travel in May 2026.
![[Nonstop] Halifax to Madrid flights for $620 - Aug/Sep 2026](/city-backgrounds/madrid-highres.webp)
[Nonstop] Halifax to Madrid flights for $620 - Aug/Sep 2026
Nonstop Halifax to Madrid flights are at $620 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Aug/Sep 2026.
![[Nonstop] Ottawa to Liberia, Costa Rica flights for $333 - Apr 2026](/city-backgrounds/liberia-highres.jpg)
[Nonstop] Ottawa to Liberia, Costa Rica flights for $333 - Apr 2026
Nonstop Ottawa to Liberia, Costa Rica flights are $333 CAD roundtrip with Porter Airlines. Travel in Apr 2026.
Winnipeg to Iceland flights for $705 - Sep 2026
Winnipeg to Iceland flights are $705 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Sep 2026.
Montreal to Medellín flights for $460 - Aug 2026
Montreal to Medellín flights are at $460 CAD roundtrip with Arajet. Travel in Aug 2026.
[Nonstop] Toronto to Liberia, Costa Rica flights for $304 - May/Jun 2026
Nonstop YYZ to Costa Rica flights are $304 CAD roundtrip with Porter Airlines. Travel in May and Jun 2026.
Calgary to Madrid flights for $662 - Jun/Jul 2026
Connecting YYC to Madrid flights are at $662 CAD roundtrip with WestJet via Halifax. Travel in Jun/Jul 2026.
Saskatoon to Iceland flights for $692 - Sep 2026
Flight deal from Saskatoon to Iceland - flights are at $692 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Sep 2026.
Winnipeg to Madrid flights for $660 - Jul 2026
Winnipeg to Madrid flights are at $660 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Jul 2026.
![[Nonstop] Winnipeg to San José del Cabo flights for $471 - Apr 2026](/city-backgrounds/san-jose-del-cabo-highres.jpg)
[Nonstop] Winnipeg to San José del Cabo flights for $471 - Apr 2026
Winnipeg to San José del Cabo flights are $471 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Options available for April 2026 trips.
Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton to Tulum from $410 Roundtrip
Find April flight deals to Tulum from Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver from $410 CAD roundtrip.
![[Nonstop] Calgary to London flights for $642 - Mar 2026](/city-backgrounds/london-highres.jpeg)
[Nonstop] Calgary to London flights for $642 - Mar 2026
Nonstop YYC to London flights are at $642 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Travel in Mar 2026, with more dates also at $654.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards (February 2026): Discounted Awards From Canada
Flying Blue’s February 2026 Promo Rewards include discounted economy awards from Montreal (and Toronto for Flying Blue Extra members). Here’s what’s actually on sale, the booking/travel windows, and how Canadians can earn the miles to book.
Various Canadian Cities to Liberia from $443 Roundtrip
Find flight deals to Liberia, Costa Rica from various Canadian cities from $443 roundtrip. Travel April to June 2026.
![[Nonstop] Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta flights for $281 - Apr 2026](/city-backgrounds/puerto-vallarta-highres.webp)
[Nonstop] Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta flights for $281 - Apr 2026
Nonstop YVR to Puerto Vallarta flights are at $281 CAD roundtrip with Flair Airlines. Travel in April 2026.
Winnipeg to Various Cities in Mexico from $459 Roundtrip
We found Winnipeg to Mexico flight deals from $459 CAD roundtrip with nonstop and 1 stop options. Travel dates available in Spring 2026.
Etihad Announces New Calgary (YYC) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) Nonstop Route
Etihad is launching nonstop Calgary–Abu Dhabi flights in late 2026, giving Western Canada a new direct link to the UAE and onward connections across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and beyond.
Aeroplan Pricing Check: Every Air Canada YYZ/YUL to Quito (UIO) Flight We Found (Winter 2026–27)
We searched Aeroplan for every nonstop Air Canada flight currently loaded between Toronto (YYZ) and Montréal (YUL) to Quito (UIO), and recorded the points required in Economy, Premium Economy, and Business—plus taxes/fees. Here’s the full table in both directions, the Aeroplan distance-band benchmarks, and whether these look like strong redemptions.
Air Canada’s Winter 2026-27 Route Update: What’s Truly New vs Already Served (and by Who)
Air Canada unveiled a major Winter 2026–27 schedule update: new flights to Quito, year-round Toronto–Manchester and Toronto–Copenhagen, new Calgary service to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, plus expanded Latin America flying. Here’s what’s brand-new from each city versus routes that already exist with other airlines.
![[Nonstop] Winnipeg to Halifax flights for $205 - May 2026](/city-backgrounds/halifax-highres.webp)
[Nonstop] Winnipeg to Halifax flights for $205 - May 2026
Nonstop Winnipeg to Halifax flights are at $205 roundtrip with WestJet in May 2026. UltraBasic fares, so no carry on but WestJet World Elite Mastercard adds a free bag.
[Nonstop] Winnipeg or Calgary to Liberia, Costa Rica from $414 Roundtrip
Find flight deals to Liberia, Costa Rica from Winnipeg and Calgary from $414 roundtrip. Travel in April, May, or June 2026.
Vancouver to Various Cities in Spain from $691 Roundtrip
Find flight deals from Vancouver to Spain with roundtrip fares from $691 CAD. Travel in February to April 2026.
Aeroplan Pricing Check: Every Air Canada YVR to Sapporo Flight We Found (Winter 2026–27)
We searched Aeroplan for every nonstop Air Canada Vancouver (YVR) to Sapporo (CTS) flight currently loaded for Winter 2026–27 and recorded the points required in Economy, Premium Economy, and Business—plus taxes and fees. Here’s what we found and how it compares to Aeroplan’s typical pricing bands for this distance.
Saskatoon to Tokyo flights for $790 - Feb 2026
Find Air Canada connecting flights from Saskatoon to Tokyo from $790 CAD roundtrip. Limited dates!
Vancouver to Bangkok flights for $623 - Apr/May 2026
Fly Vancouver to Bangkok for $623 CAD roundtrip with China Southern with 1-stop flights. Travel available Apr and May 2026.
Vancouver to Manila flights for $698 - May 2026
Fly Vancouver to Manila for $698 roundtrip with China Southern Airlines. Connecting flights available in May 2026.
How to Book Air France Business Class With Points (Best Options for Canadians)
A practical, Canada-first guide to earning Flying Blue miles, finding Air France business-class award space, and booking the best-value redemptions to Europe and beyond.
Vancouver to Lisbon flights for $493 - Apr 2026
Rare deal! Vancouver to Lisbon from $493 CAD roundtrip with British Airways. Flights available for April 2026.
Air Canada Announces New Vancouver to Sapporo Route (YVR–CTS) for Winter 2026
Air Canada is launching new nonstop service from Vancouver (YVR) to Sapporo/New Chitose (CTS) for the winter season—opening the fastest way from North America to Hokkaido’s legendary snow, food, and festivals.
Vancouver to Florence flights for $722 - Mar 2026
Find Air France flights from Vancouver to Florence for $722 CAD roundtrip. Travel in March and April 2026.
WestJet Announces New Nonstop Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil Route (YYC–GRU)
WestJet is launching nonstop service from Calgary (YYC) to São Paulo (GRU), its first-ever route between Western Canada and South America. Here’s the schedule, aircraft, launch date, and what it means for travelers.
Edmonton to Amsterdam flights for $787 - May/June 2026
Fly Edmonton to Amsterdam for $787 roundtrip with Porter and Air Transat. Select May and June 2026 dates available.
RBC Avion Points Guide: Best Ways to Redeem for Flights (Portal, Fixed Chart, and Transfer Partners)
Learn the smartest ways to use RBC Avion points for flights in Canada: Avion Rewards’ fixed Air Travel Redemption Schedule, the 100 points = $1 travel portal option, and high-value transfers to programs like British Airways Avios, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and American Airlines AAdvantage.
Calgary to Dublin flights for $694 - May/June 2026
Fly Calgary YYC to Dublin DUB for $694 roundtrip with Porter Airlines/Air Transat. Flights in spring 2026.
![[May Long Weekend] Vancouver to Kuala Lumpur flights for $620 - May 2026](/city-backgrounds/kuala-lumpur-highres.webp)
[May Long Weekend] Vancouver to Kuala Lumpur flights for $620 - May 2026
Fly Vancouver YVR to Kuala Lumpur KUL for $620 CAD roundtrip with China Southern. Connecting flights available May 2026.
WestJet Scraps Its Non-Reclinable Economy Seats After Backlash
WestJet has confirmed it will abandon its controversial new economy seat configuration after widespread backlash over reduced legroom and fixed-recline seats. Here’s the full timeline, what triggered the reversal, and what it means for travelers.
Edmonton to Paris flights for $632 - Jan/Feb 2026
Find WestJet connecting flights from Edmonton YEG to Paris CDG for $632 roundtrip. Travel in Jan or Feb 2026.
Vancouver to Madrid flights for $690 - Feb/Mar/Apr 2026
Fly Vancouver to Madrid for $690 CAD roundtrip with British Airways/American Airlines. Connecting flights available from Feb to Apr 2026.
WestJet’s New Seat Configuration: How to Spot It, Avoid It, and Pick a Better Seat
WestJet is rolling out a new Boeing 737 cabin layout with more seat “tiers,” tighter pitch in parts of economy, and fixed-recline standard seats. Here’s how to tell if your flight has it before you book, how to avoid it, and what routes are most likely to get the reconfigured aircraft.
Last Minute Calgary to Tokyo flights for $766 - Jan 2026
1 stop flights from Calgary (YYC) to Tokyo (NRT) for just $766 CAD roundtrip with Air Canada. Connecting flights available for travel in Jan 2026.
Vancouver to Paris flights for $621 - Feb 2026
Fly Vancouver YVR to Paris CDG for 621 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Connecting flights available in February 2026.
[Nonstop] Vancouver to Iceland flights for $669 - Mar/Apr 2026
Found nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Iceland for just $669 CAD roundtrip with Icelandair. Direct flights available for travel in Mar/Apr 2026.
[Nonstop] Calgary to London flights for $641 - Jan 2026
Found nonstop flights from Calgary (YYC) to London (LHR) for just $641 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Direct flights available for travel in Jan 2026.
[Nonstop] Calgary to Paris flights for $585 - Jan 2026
Found nonstop flights from Calgary (YYC) to Paris (CDG) for just $585 CAD roundtrip with WestJet. Direct flights available for travel in Jan 2026.
![[Nonstop] Vancouver to Singapore flights for $810 - Throughout 2026](/city-backgrounds/singapore-highres.jpg)
[Nonstop] Vancouver to Singapore flights for $810 - Throughout 2026
Found nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Singapore (SIN) for just $810 CAD roundtrip with Air Canada. Direct flights available for travel throughout 2026.
Big News: Amex Canada Improves Flying Blue Transfer Ratio to 1:1
American Express Canada has upgraded Membership Rewards transfers to Air France-KLM Flying Blue from 1:0.75 to 1:1. Learn what this means for Canadian travelers and how to maximize this game-changing improvement.