All Air Canada Content

• New Canadian Discount Airline Launches This Summer
  June 4, 2013 11:35 am
  Air Canada's new discount airline, Rouge, starts flying in July. Here's what you need to know about the new low-cost carrier. read more
• Frequent Flyer Seats Are Getting Easier to Find
  June 6, 2012 4:47 pm
  Scoring a seat with your miles is getting easier, writes Ed Perkins. Agree or disagree? read more
• It's a Bird, It's a Plane ... It's a Planet? Pilot Mistakes Venus for Oncoming Airplane
  April 18, 2012 8:56 am
  Confused Air Canada pilot injures 16 while avoiding a celestial threat 24 million miles away. Seriously. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  February 24, 2012 1:20 pm
  If it was a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• New from Aeroplan: Redeem Miles for Music, E-books
  February 23, 2012 1:17 pm
  Aeroplan members may now redeem their miles for music, e-books, Facebook credits, games, and other apps through the Media Store. read more
• Strong Solar Storm Disrupts Flight Routes
  January 25, 2012 2:58 pm
  Several airlines rerouted flights due to a solar storm earlier this week. Should you be concerned about radiation during the "solar maximum season"? read more
• Another Hilton First Quarter Bonus: Airline Miles
  January 17, 2012 5:41 pm
  Between January 1 and March 31, Hilton HHonors members can earn bonus airline miles for stays at participating Hilton hotels in four airline programs. read more
• Miles for Rooms and Cars: Another Frequent Flyer Scam?
  December 15, 2011 7:30 am
  Using your miles for nonflying reasons isn't just a bad deal, writes Ed Perkins—it's practically highway robbery. read more
• Just How Rewarding Is Your Rewards Program?
  May 27, 2011 1:05 pm
  A new study ranks airline mileage programs according to their award availability. And isn't that why you earned miles in the first place? See how generous your program is. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2011: Best Travel Rewards Card
  May 17, 2011 12:00 am
  Rewards are all about redeeming points for actual travel. Our winner enables travelers to earn actual miles, rather than just cash value. read more
• Aeroplan to Reduce Minimum Miles on Short Flights
  May 12, 2011 12:54 pm
  Beginning on August 1, members of the Aeroplan program will earn fewer miles for short-haul flights on Air Canada and other Star Alliance carriers. read more
• The Seven 'Deadly' Airline Fees
  February 4, 2011 12:01 am
  Pride, sloth, envy, and more: The airlines have them all! We've paralleled the seven deadly sins with their most appropriate airline fee counterparts, and then show you how to avoid paying them. read more
• Get a 1,000-Mile Rebate on Aeroplan Awards
  January 24, 2011 11:58 am
  Through February 28, Aeroplan members will receive a 1,000-mile rebate when redeeming miles for awards. While modest, any discount is better than no discount at all. read more
• Airline of the Year? Maybe, Maybe Not
  January 6, 2011 12:00 am
  Expert Ed Perkins weighs in on which airlines deserve kudos, based on performance and policies in 2010. read more
• 'Tis the Season to Buy Gifts, Earn Frequent Flyer Miles
  December 13, 2010 1:34 pm
  If you're not earning frequent flyer miles for your Christmas shopping - at least for those purchases made at online retailers - you're not getting full value for your money. read more
• What Can You Do About Flawed Airline Codeshares?
  November 18, 2010 12:00 am
  These arrangements are touted as seamless, but not when connections are involved or if you're trying to earn frequent flyer credit. Ed Perkins explains. read more
• Air Canada Adds Second-Bag Fee Within Canada
  November 11, 2010 3:45 pm
  You'll now have to dish out $20 for the second checked bag. The airline says it needed to align its policies with those of its competitors. read more
• Favorite International (Non-U.S.-based) Airline
  November 7, 2010 12:00 am
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• Airlines Testing 'Tag Your Own' Bag Program
  October 27, 2010 10:34 am
  Air Canada and American are testing programs in which passengers print out their checked-bag tag and affix it to their luggage, but it's not clear how the idea saves time or money. read more
• In-flight Internet Coming to an Intercontinental Flight Near You
  October 21, 2010 12:00 am
  Lots of big airlines are grabbing onto the in-flight-Internet trend, and many are involved with intercontinental travel. Ed Perkins explains what you can expect within the next year or so. read more
• United and Air Canada Sign Joint Agreement
  October 8, 2010 10:15 am
  United (including Continental) and Air Canada announced a joint venture to share revenue across the northern border. Will consumers see any benefit from the deal? read more
• Where to Find In-Flight Internet
  September 9, 2010 11:51 am
  In-flight Internet service is gradually becoming a regular option when you're flying. Ed Perkins explains who has it, and when you may see it on flights outside the U.S. read more
• Warning: Don't Let Your Frequent Flyer Miles Expire!
  August 17, 2010 9:48 am
  While it's easier than ever to lose one's miles to harsher expiration policies, it's also easier than ever to keep them alive. read more
• Airline Alliances: Benefit or Plague?
  July 2, 2010 12:00 am
  Do alliances improve service, keep legacy lines afloat, or stifle competition and hike prices? Ed Perkins explains. read more
• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide (Latin American and Caribbean Edition)
  June 29, 2010 12:00 am
  Whether you're heading to the Caribbean for a beach getaway or to Mexico, Central, or South America for some Latin culture, you'll need to know what fees you might end up paying. read more
• The World's Top Airlines
  May 27, 2010 12:00 am
  Whose economy seats are tops? What are the best low-cost lines? Read on for the answers to these questions and more, and find out how the airlines you fly ranked. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2010: Best Travel Rewards Card for Domestic Use
  May 23, 2010 12:00 am
  We recognize the card with the most useful features for travelers who have no compelling loyalty to any specific airline, hotel chain, or rental car company. read more
• Free Flights? Some Airlines Give You More for Your Miles
  May 20, 2010 12:00 am
  Want to know how likely you are to nab a "free" seat with your miles? It depends on the airline. Success rates range from almost every time to hardly ever. Find out where your carrier ranks. read more
• Canada's Second-Largest Carrier Debuts Mileage Program
  March 12, 2010 3:40 pm
  Although eagerly anticipated, WestJet's new Frequent Guest Program is too focused on business travelers to be a game-changer. read more
• Severe Winter Weather Strikes Again
  February 25, 2010 10:47 am
  It's rare for a storm to earn itself a new moniker, but that's exactly what the "snowicane" has done. Numerous airlines have issued contingencies for travelers flying during the storm. read more
• New International Routes Translate Into Big Savings
  February 27, 2009 12:00 am
  Many airlines are launching new international service in 2009 to capitalize on new markets. Flying on introductory routes is a great way to save on overseas travel. read more

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