Ep 032 - Miles & Points News + Listener Questions | Miles Ahead Podcast

Описание: In Episode 32 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss the most recent news in the world of miles and points, including WestJet rolling back an unfavourable seat configuration and the potential for new Air Transat co-branded credit cards.

The team reviews new routes from WestJet, Air Canada, and Etihad Airways. They also cover BMO's rebranding of AIR MILES to Blue Rewards and updated welcome offers from RBC's line of Avion credit cards.

The discussion wraps up with listener questions about maximizing hotel rewards, the Bilt card for Canadians, RBC Avion card strategies, and the benefits of Visa Infinite Privilege supplementary cards.

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🔊Learn More About The Topics Discussed In This Episode
https://frugalflyer.ca/podcast/ep032-...

💳The Best Credit Cards in Canada
https://frugalflyer.ca/blog/best-cred...

💳Earn Cash Back on New Credit Card Approvals Through FlyerFunds Rebates
https://frugalflyer.ca/rebates/

🎙️Ask The Frugal Flyer Team Anything
https://frugalflyer.ca/podcast/

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(00:00) Introduction to Miles Ahead Podcast
(00:42) WestJet's Unfavourable Seat Configuration Is No More!
(04:01) Jeff's Prediction on Co-Branded Cards: New Air Transat Cards Coming Soon?
(07:07) Aeroplan eUpgrades in 2026 Looking Dire
(09:08) Flying Blue Promo Rewards for February 2026
(12:58) New Airline Routes to Canada
(18:54) Points Travel Festival Toronto in April 2026
(22:02) BMO Rebrands AIR MILES to Blue Rewards
(25:26) Scene+ and Shell Partnership
(28:23) RBC Avion Visa Infinite - 55,000 Avion Points Offer Is Back
(32:01) American Express Centurion Lounge Access Changes
(33:59) Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite Updates
(35:56) Listener Question: Bilt Card for Canadians
(38:29) Listener Question: Hotel Points Strategy for Canadians
(42:59) Listener Question: RBC Avion Card Strategies
(44:30) Listener Question: Visa Infinite Privilege Card Benefits
(47:01) Conclusion

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