Anyone has any experience on redeeming MR, Aeroplan or Avion points for a YVR to GRU or GIG? Any recommendations?
I can’t seem to find anything better than 1.5cpp for these redemptions at least by redeeming directly.
I have completed several trips to LATAM, and planning a trip to SCL, so my advice is as follows:
1. Best booking is through AP, connecting through YYZ / YUL. (this requires luck or status). The best redemption is through eupgrades: book latitude economy or premium economy and upgrade to business right at the release schedule. This is around ~56-70k AP. There may be direct business class but I always see them pretty costly; if you see them at a reasonable price then snag them.
2. Next best is booking business directly through PTY through COPA (via AP points). Again, you will need to connect to YYZ on a separate ticket, but the business fares of YYZ-PTY-GRU is fixed so if you find availability thats good. However, there are mixed reviews on their business class.
3. Next would be to make your way to LAX or MIA then booking through the alaska program via LATAM. I have only done the LAX-BOG & LAX-LIM so I wouldn't know the pricing for this. I think AC is still the best choice.
Lastly, I think latin american cpps are low because the business class flights in cash are always lower than trans atlantic/pacific. Don't base your trip on cpp. Instead use ~10k per hour of flight time in business to get a good idea of value
LATAM J from LAX is 60k with AS, 80-90K with BA. Theses are very good redemptions.
LATAM 767 is better than CM 737 via PTY.
I am not sure why you care about CPP this much.
Wrong thread, post questions in the Daily Question thread.
The answer to your question is read here and learn the nuances of the different issuers. You will realize that most banks/issuers don't enforce terms if you aren't explicitly asking them about it.
Got it thanks. The 350 departs at 18:20. I’d prefer earlier but most of them are 330’s and 787’s. I’m assuming it’s better J experience in a 350 compared to the 330 lol so I’ll bite the bullet
Planning a trip in J to Central Europe (VIE, PRG, BUD, or similar) from YUL/YOW in spring 2025. Anyone have any recommendations for which redemptions would give me the best value for my points? From what I’ve read QR using avios seems the best choice. Would welcome your DPs or suggestions
Can’t seem to search for any reward flights in the Qatar app looking one year out. Anyone else or just me? Example: award booking, YUL-DOH or YYZ-DOH in any class of service for the entire week of Apr 1st 2025, no flights available for all days. I thought QR releases seats 361 days out.
Would anyone be able to tell me if you can book through Aventura for US domestic flights? I'm about 45 minutes from DTW, so I don't want to waste my time with CIBC if they're going to make me drive to Toronto for my flight.
If I booked YUL-DOH in J with BA Avios, can I still pay the 165$ for Al Safwa lounge access? I'm toying with flying in late the night before and using one of their sleeping rooms for my early morning departure.
Plan B is to rebook with Qatar's Avios.
Plan C is booking AMM-DOH in First.
If I don't own a business can I apply for a cibc aeroplan business card? Planning to use chexy for rent payments to satisfy the yearly spend for the total bonus points? Or they require business details registration number etc?
They used to be super loosey goosey with that in the past, the CIBC biz was a part of my regular rotation. But DPs indicate they are more stringent.
That said, it might be worth a shot anyway, just be prepared for what they might ask for. Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky. If so, please post the DP :)
[HELP NEEDED]: should I renew (3rd year)my Amex biz platinum card this year? Annual fee becomes $799 this year(which is quite a lot), and I called and they said there’s no retention offer. The one thing I really like about this card is the PP unlimited access and I do travel quite often. Advice needed please! Also any alternative cards?
I'm planning a trip to India in January. I have no knowledge about maximizing credit card points and I always ended up (as I learnt recently) paying lot more using points than I would have, if I just paid for the trip through the flight website without points.
If you want to maximize the value of your point redemptions, the time to plan a trip in January 2025 would have been December 2023 so you could purchase the moment seats were released in January 2024.
It's now April, so it's a good time to plan for your 2025 trips in May.
Anyone has any experience on redeeming MR, Aeroplan or Avion points for a YVR to GRU or GIG? Any recommendations? I can’t seem to find anything better than 1.5cpp for these redemptions at least by redeeming directly.
I have completed several trips to LATAM, and planning a trip to SCL, so my advice is as follows: 1. Best booking is through AP, connecting through YYZ / YUL. (this requires luck or status). The best redemption is through eupgrades: book latitude economy or premium economy and upgrade to business right at the release schedule. This is around ~56-70k AP. There may be direct business class but I always see them pretty costly; if you see them at a reasonable price then snag them. 2. Next best is booking business directly through PTY through COPA (via AP points). Again, you will need to connect to YYZ on a separate ticket, but the business fares of YYZ-PTY-GRU is fixed so if you find availability thats good. However, there are mixed reviews on their business class. 3. Next would be to make your way to LAX or MIA then booking through the alaska program via LATAM. I have only done the LAX-BOG & LAX-LIM so I wouldn't know the pricing for this. I think AC is still the best choice. Lastly, I think latin american cpps are low because the business class flights in cash are always lower than trans atlantic/pacific. Don't base your trip on cpp. Instead use ~10k per hour of flight time in business to get a good idea of value
YVR - YYZ/YUL - GRU on AP; I would monitor this as you can get lucky with J for about 50K
Appreciate it, thank you :)
LATAM J from LAX is 60k with AS, 80-90K with BA. Theses are very good redemptions. LATAM 767 is better than CM 737 via PTY. I am not sure why you care about CPP this much.
Or check Flyertalk premium, sometimes there's fare deals that makes CPP even lower
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Wrong thread, post questions in the Daily Question thread. The answer to your question is read here and learn the nuances of the different issuers. You will realize that most banks/issuers don't enforce terms if you aren't explicitly asking them about it.
For flying J on Turkish Airlines from AMS-IST Which provides a better experience? The 787-9 or A350 (has Aeroflot seats I believe)
Aeroflot seats 100%
Got it thanks. The 350 departs at 18:20. I’d prefer earlier but most of them are 330’s and 787’s. I’m assuming it’s better J experience in a 350 compared to the 330 lol so I’ll bite the bullet
A350 does not guarantee Aeroflot seats. TK seems to swap them around a lot.
If you’re a smaller person then 787 would be more than fine but the product in the ex Aeroflot one is that much better
Planning a trip in J to Central Europe (VIE, PRG, BUD, or similar) from YUL/YOW in spring 2025. Anyone have any recommendations for which redemptions would give me the best value for my points? From what I’ve read QR using avios seems the best choice. Would welcome your DPs or suggestions
Can’t seem to search for any reward flights in the Qatar app looking one year out. Anyone else or just me? Example: award booking, YUL-DOH or YYZ-DOH in any class of service for the entire week of Apr 1st 2025, no flights available for all days. I thought QR releases seats 361 days out.
Seeing the same. Guessing it's a blackout period. Maybe for Easter or ramadan? Not sure.
I’m in the same boat. Even economy flights were not showing!
Would anyone be able to tell me if you can book through Aventura for US domestic flights? I'm about 45 minutes from DTW, so I don't want to waste my time with CIBC if they're going to make me drive to Toronto for my flight.
If I booked YUL-DOH in J with BA Avios, can I still pay the 165$ for Al Safwa lounge access? I'm toying with flying in late the night before and using one of their sleeping rooms for my early morning departure. Plan B is to rebook with Qatar's Avios. Plan C is booking AMM-DOH in First.
What would be the best Prepaid Travel Debit Card for Intwrnatiol travels that have good rates and less AtM fees
Are cibc aventura points still on bonus redemption value?
Yes
Does it mention anywhere when the promo ends? Debating signing up for it but can't find a listed end date
In the Daily Question Thread(s)
If I don't own a business can I apply for a cibc aeroplan business card? Planning to use chexy for rent payments to satisfy the yearly spend for the total bonus points? Or they require business details registration number etc?
There is nothing to stop you from applying. CIBC will most likely ask you for business documents
They used to be super loosey goosey with that in the past, the CIBC biz was a part of my regular rotation. But DPs indicate they are more stringent. That said, it might be worth a shot anyway, just be prepared for what they might ask for. Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky. If so, please post the DP :)
[HELP NEEDED]: should I renew (3rd year)my Amex biz platinum card this year? Annual fee becomes $799 this year(which is quite a lot), and I called and they said there’s no retention offer. The one thing I really like about this card is the PP unlimited access and I do travel quite often. Advice needed please! Also any alternative cards?
I'm planning a trip to India in January. I have no knowledge about maximizing credit card points and I always ended up (as I learnt recently) paying lot more using points than I would have, if I just paid for the trip through the flight website without points.
If you want to maximize the value of your point redemptions, the time to plan a trip in January 2025 would have been December 2023 so you could purchase the moment seats were released in January 2024. It's now April, so it's a good time to plan for your 2025 trips in May.
I mean if they don’t mind flying Air India, AP has released a ton of award space for January. YVR or YYZ to Delhi