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WestJet continues Transatlantic expansion with new Halifax to Manchester flights + MORE Jan 17th
According the RoutesOnline, WestJet is going to launch service between Halifax and Manchester for the summer season on June 5th. This marks WestJet's seventh city that they will be serving across the pond after London (Gatwick), Glasgow, Dublin, Paris, Barcelona and Rome. The flights are slated to o.... More »
Social media history could provide alternative to credit checks + MORE Oct 1st
If you're trying to get a loan or a mortgage right now, a good credit score is essential. But in the near future, banks may look to your phone records or social media history to decide whether you're a credit risk..... More »
Sepp Blatter: In Charge, but Left Unscathed - New York Times + MORE May 28th
New York TimesSepp Blatter: In Charge, but Left UnscathedNew York TimesIf Wednesday's sweeping arrests of several FIFA officials at a five-star hotel in Zurich turn out to be the moment when everything finally started to unravel for Sepp Blatter, it would be hard to imagine a more appropriate s.... More »
Use Your Credit Card To Protect Your Purchases + MORE Oct 11th
Whenever you make a purchase, you are taking a risk. What happens if the product is defective? Worried about making a purchase online? What if an order never arrives? Or a company goes out of business and you are unable to return an item?If you paid with your credit card, you can use an option avail.... More »
Banks tighten standards for card applicants, says Federal Reserve Aug 7th
Banks made it harder to get a credit card in the second quarter of 2018, according to the Federal Reserve's survey of bank loan officers, with subprime borrowers facing tighter approval standards..... More »
Competition watchdog vows to continue credit card fight
– thestar.com
Canada’s Competition Tribunal says it will continue to fight Visa and MasterCard over $5 billion in merchant swipe fees.
The Competition Bureau says it will not appeal a tribunal decision to dismiss a bureau complaint that accused Visa and MasterCard of exerting too much power in forcing merchants to accept credit cards that carry higher fees.
50% Transfer Bonus for RBC Rewards (Avion only) to British Airways Executive Club is back this Nov/Dec
– RewardsCanada.ca
I am happy to let you all of you RBC Avion cardholders (Infinite and Platinum) that the much coveted 50% transfer bonus for RBC Rewards points to British Airways Executive Club Avios is coming back soon! The promotion will run from November 1st to December 31st so now is the time to ramp up your spending if you have been planning to take advantage of this great transfer bonus! As always BA Avios are a great option for flights to Asia (via Cathay Pacific), short to medium haul within North America (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines) and even though huge surcharges are added to their UK/Europe redemptions they can still be an alright value because of this bonus transfer based on your spend with the credit card (see my post about Earn & Burn for an explanation)Full details will be found here although this link is not live yet.COMING THIS NOVEMBER!!!Sep 30 Update: Air Canada Aeroplan release more award seats, Iberia Plus Avios+Money Hotel option, IHG Rewards Club Flash Sale
– RewardsCanada.ca
Vote now! rewardscanada.ca/vote News, Tips & TricksAir Canada and Aeroplan have apparently ‘teamed up’ (aren’t they always a team?) to offer more reward seats on select Air Canada destinations in November. The release of more seats is for economy class award tickets to Brussels, London, Paris, Newark, New Yor,k Narita (Japan), Seoul (Korea) and Sydney and of course are available on a first come first served basis. Full details Iberia Plus has added a new redemption feature called Avios&Money in Hotels. Taking a page from Miles+Cash options that a few airlines now offer whereby you can book a flight using part miles and part cash, Iberia Plus members can now do the same for hotels and use part Avios + part Cash to book hotel stays. Full details IHG Rewards Club is running a 24 hour reward night flash sale at select hotels worldwide. Participating properties are offering reward nights for 25-75% off for stays between Oct 8 and Nov 8. They must be booked today! Full details can be found here…Canada visa delays rankle Colombia
– theglobeandmail.com
Immigration issues dilute benefits of free-trade agreement, ambassador says
