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If my flight is delayed or cancelled, can insurance offered by my credit card help cover the cost?
– thestar.com
Medical insurance is typically the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions travel insurance. But you could get a lot more out of your credit card.Aeroplan Availability Alert: Business Class on Austrian Airlines out of Montreal for up to 4 or more people for Winter 2022/2023 travel
– RewardsCanada.ca
Spencer at Straight to the Points sent out another alert about business class tickets for up to 4 people being available on Austrian Airlines and since the airline is a Star Alliance member you can use your Aeroplan points to redeem for these flights. Availability is showing from November 2022 through to March 2023 for flights to Vienna and beyond. Perfect timing to visit all the Christmas markets! Aeroplan charges 70,000 points each way for partner award flights in business class plus the $39 partner award booking fee.We did a quick check of availability for 4 adults between Montreal and Vienna on November 21:And then returning on November 30:Grand total is 280,000 points + taxes/fees each way (70,000 points per person). More often than not it is a rarity having this many open business class seats per flight so if you are looking to get your family or a group of friends to Europe in Winter this could be an excellent option. Austrian’s flights out of Montreal are operated with their Boeing 767-300 aircraft which feature lie flat business class seats…
