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Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast

Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast

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 Learn how credit card rewards, including miles and points, can help you save on travel, take more vacations, and experience luxury flights and hotels. Brought to you by Frugal Flyer (frugalflyer.ca).© 2024 Frugal Flyer Inc. Reiseliteratur & Erläuterungen Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Ep 033 - Big Redemptions for Small Balances

    Ep 033 - Big Redemptions for Small Balances
    Feb 20 2026
    In episode 33 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca share practical ways to get strong value from small leftover points balances through unique flight and hotel redemptions. They cover Flying Blue Promo Rewards (often costing 18,750 miles to Europe in economy class), Virgin Atlantic’s 6,000-mile East Coast–London option (with high fees), and Atmos Rewards partner sweet spots for short-haul Porter/American flights (costing 4,500–7,500 miles). They also discuss American Airlines and Aeroplan dynamic pricing (including occasional ~6,000-point deals), booking WestJet via SkyMiles or Flying Blue with favorable change and cancellation policies. Plus, Iberia’s seasonal Toronto–Madrid service offers excellent value (available for 16,000 Avios economy or 34,000 points in business off-peak) in addition to several frequent flyer programs that offer free or almost free stopovers to help you visit additional destinations for minimal cost. For hotels, they recommend using Marriott points in cheaper regions like Southeast Asia/Middle East, topping up small balances via Amex-to-Marriott transfers, leveraging World of Hyatt’s fixed award chart (from 3,500 points), transferring or sharing hotel loyalty program points with others, and niche Wyndham uses, including cash+points quirks and Wyndham Experiences.
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    39 Min.
  • Ep 032 - Miles & Points News + Listener Questions

    Ep 032 - Miles & Points News + Listener Questions
    Feb 6 2026
    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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    48 Min.
  • Ep 031 - Flying Blue for Canadians: From Overlooked to Overpowered

    Ep 031 - Flying Blue for Canadians: From Overlooked to Overpowered
    Jan 23 2026
    In episode 31 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss everything about the Flying Blue loyalty program, from earning miles to redeeming them effectively. The discussion includes the improved transfer ratios from American Express Membership Rewards to Flying Blue, the associated benefits, and the attractiveness of the program for transatlantic travel. Detailed insights are provided on earning, transferring, and redeeming Flying Blue miles in Canada, with tips on maximizing value through promotions, partner airlines, and special programs like family sharing.
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    46 Min.
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