MintFlying
Points & Miles
Aeroplan, Avios, Flying Blue, Scene+, Avion, and other loyalty strategies for Canadians earning and redeeming travel rewards.
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Flying Blue Sweet Spot: Vancouver/Toronto to Seoul for 49.6-64k Points Roundtrip
Book nonstop Korean Air flights to Seoul via Flying Blue from Vancouver (~50k MR) or Toronto (~64k MR) with the Amex Canada 25% transfer bonus.
BMO Rewards Guide: Redeem Points for Travel
Learn how much BMO Rewards points are worth, the best travel and non-travel redemption rates, and which BMO credit cards earn the most points.
Aeroplan Points Guide: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem for Flights in Canada
A Canadian guide to Aeroplan points: how much they're worth, Air Canada vs partner pricing, stopovers, and the best credit cards to earn more.
American Express Membership Rewards Canada Guide (2026)
Learn how to earn and redeem American Express Membership Rewards points in Canada, including transfer partners, Fixed Points Travel, and the best Amex cards.
Amex Fixed Points Travel Canada Guide: How It Works, Best Uses, and When It Beats Transfers
Guide to the Amex Fixed Points Travel Program in Canada: point bands, max ticket prices, taxes, and when it beats transferring MR points.
WestJet Rewards Guide: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem WestJet Points in Canada
A Canadian guide to WestJet Rewards: point values, the best redemption methods, companion voucher details, and top RBC WestJet cards.
CIBC Aventura Points Guide: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem for Flights
A Canadian guide to CIBC Aventura points: how much they’re worth, the Flight Rewards Chart, travel redemption rates, and the best CIBC cards.
Scene+ Travel (Expedia) vs Statement Credit: Which Is Better for Maximizing Value?
Scene+ Travel (Expedia) vs statement credit: a side-by-side comparison of both redemption methods to find the best value.
TD Rewards Points Guide: Best Ways to Redeem for Travel
A Canadian guide to TD Rewards: point values, the best travel redemption methods, how to earn faster, and the top TD credit cards.
Scene+ Points Guide: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem for Travel, Groceries, Movies, and More
How to earn and redeem Scene+ points in Canada: travel via Expedia, Scotiabank credits, Sobeys groceries, Cineplex movies, and more.
How to Book with Avios in Canada: British Airways Club Guide
How to earn and use Avios in Canada: earn via Amex, RBC Avion, or Marriott Bonvoy, and book flights on British Airways and partners.
Aeroplan Pricing Check: Every Air Canada YYZ/YUL to Quito (UIO) Flight We Found (Winter 2026–27)
Aeroplan pricing for every Air Canada YYZ/YUL–UIO flight: points required by cabin, taxes, and whether these are strong redemptions.
Aeroplan Pricing Check: Every Air Canada YVR to Sapporo Flight We Found (Winter 2026–27)
Aeroplan pricing for every Air Canada YVR–CTS nonstop in Winter 2026–27: points by cabin class, taxes, and distance-band comparison.
How to Book Air France Business Class With Points (Best Options for Canadians)
A Canadian guide to earning Flying Blue miles, finding Air France business-class award space, and booking the best redemptions.
RBC Avion Points Guide: Best Ways to Redeem for Flights (Portal, Fixed Chart, and Transfer Partners)
How to use RBC Avion points for flights: the fixed travel chart, 100 pts = $1 portal, and transfers to Avios, Asia Miles, and AAdvantage.