Flight Review: Air Canada (AC3), 777-300ER, Business Class, Tokyo (NRT) - Vancouver (YVR)
Review of Air Canada 777-300ER Business Class
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Ladi
- Jul 10
- 7 min
Flight Review AC035: Air Canada, 787–9, Business Class Vancouver (YVR) – Brisbane(BNE)
Airline: Air Canada Partnership: Star Alliance Flight: AC035 Duration: 14 hours 40 Mins Plane: Boeing 787 - 9 Seat: 6A WiFi: Yes Inflight...
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Jason
- Apr 10
- 8 min
Hotel Review: The Douglas, Vancouver, Canada
A review of The Douglas hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in Vancouver, Canada
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Jason
- Mar 29
- 5 min
WestJet Status Match is Back until April 30th
WestJet has once again launched a status match opportunity. For a limited time, if you have status with either Aeroplan or VIPorter you...
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Jason
- Feb 5
- 6 min
Lounge Review: American Express Centurion Lounge - Las Vegas (LAS)
A detailed review of the American Express Centurion Lounge at Harry Reid International Airport- Las Vegas (LAS)
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Ladi
- Jan 22
- 5 min
Hotel Review: W Hotel - Mexico City
OVERALL RATING: 8.1 Hotel: 8.8 points Location: 10 fitness centers: 8 pools: 7 spas: 9 Restaurant: 9 Lounge: 10 Room: 8.75 Bed comfort:...
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Ladi
- Dec 19, 2022
- 5 min
Hotel Review: JW Marriott - Mexico City (Santa Fe)
Review of the JW Marriott Mexico City / Santa Fe
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Ladi
- Nov 24, 2022
- 6 min
Hotel Review: Fairmont - Makati (Manila), Philippines
Points Pals Rating Overall Rating: 8.5 Hotel: 9 points Location: 10 fitness centers: 9 pools: 8 spas: 9 Restaurant: 10 ++ Lounge: 9 Bar:...
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Ladi
- Oct 31, 2022
- 5 min
Flight Review OZ703 : Asiana Airlines, A330-300, Economy, Seoul (ICN) - Manila (MNL)
Flight Review of Asiana Airlines A330-300, Economy Class, Seoul (ICN) to Manila (MNL)
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Jason
- Oct 18, 2022
- 7 min
Aeroplan - Updated Terms and Conditions Targeting Credit Card Churning
Aeroplan updates its terms and conditions in an attempt to prevent credit card churning.
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Jason
- Oct 11, 2022
- 6 min
AC204: Air Canada, 737–Max 8, Business Class - Vancouver (YVR) – Calgary (YYC)
A detailed Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Business Class review with pictures and commentary on seating, IFE, service and dining onboard.
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Jason
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
New Stay Vancouver Hotels Offer: Stay 2 Nights and Receive up to $250 in Gift Cards
Stay Vancouver Hotels is back with another promotion - up to $250 in Mastercard gift cards for a two night stay at participating hotels.
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Jason
- Sep 19, 2022
- 11 min
Flight Review: Air Canada, 787-8, Business Class, Dublin (DUB) - Vancouver (YVR)
Flight Review of Air Canada's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Dublin to Vancouver
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Jason
- Sep 18, 2022
- 5 min
WestJet Status Match - Limited Time!
WestJet has a limited status matching opportunity.
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Ladi
- Jun 5, 2022
- 9 min
Flight Review AC063: Air Canada, 787–9, Business Class, Vancouver (YVR) – Seoul (ICN)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC063 Duration: 11 hours Plane: Boeing 787-9 Seat: 2A WiFi: Yes Inflight Entertainment: High-Definition touch...
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Jason
- May 23, 2022
- 9 min
Flight Review: Air Canada, A220-300, Economy Class (Preferred), Vancouver (YVR) - Santa Ana (SNA)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC598 Date: April 2022 Duration: 2 hours 47 mins Aircraft: Airbus A220-300 Seat: 21F - Economy Class...
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Jason
- May 11, 2022
- 4 min
Aeroplan Elite Status Extension Opportunity
Air Canada has recently announced a new promotion that allows current elite status holders the opportunity to maintain their status...
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Jason
- Apr 10, 2022
- 13 min
Flight Review: Air Canada, 777-300ER, Business Class, Vancouver (YVR) - Toronto (YYZ)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC188 Date: March 2022 Duration: 4 hours 21 mins Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Seat: 10A - Business Class Wi-Fi:...
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Ladi
- Apr 3, 2022
- 5 min
Flight Review AC554: Air Canada, 737–Max 8, Economy (Preferred) Vancouver (YVR)–Los Angeles (LAX)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC554 Duration: 2 hours 53 mins Plane: Boeing 737-MAX 8 Seat: 14C Wi-Fi: No Inflight Entertainment: ...
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Ladi
- Feb 21, 2022
- 6 min
Flight Review: Air Canada, 777-300ER, Business Class Vancouver (YVR) - Toronto (YYZ)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC188 Duration: 4 hours 21 mins Plane: Boeing 777-300ER Seat: 10A - Business Wi-Fi: Yes (COnfirm) Inflight...
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Jason
- Feb 2, 2022
- 3 min
Stay Vancouver Hotels Gift Card Offer Returns!
We have previously covered the great savings offered with promotions from Stay Vancouver Hotels. Check out our previous post for some...
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Ladi
- Jan 26, 2022
- 8 min
Hotel Review: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Whistler, Canada
Hotel Review: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
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Jason
- Nov 7, 2021
- 1 min
Take a Virtual Tour of Toronto
We have released another virtual reality (VR) / 360 degree city tour. In our latest video, we tour Toronto, Canada. Check out views of...
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Jason
- Oct 30, 2021
- 12 min
Hotel Review: Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada
Review of the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada
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Jason
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
360/VR City Tour Videos Now Available
360/VR City Tour Videos are now available on Points Pals. Enjoy an immersive view of cities around the world.
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Jason
- Aug 23, 2021
- 4 min
AMEX IMPROVES COBALT CARD OFFERINGS
If you already hold an American Express Cobalt card then you will know that American Express has significantly improved the benefits...
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Jason
- Aug 6, 2021
- 5 min
Quick Review - YVR Plaza Premium Lounge - Domestic Terminal
A quick review of the Plaza Premium Lounge located in the domestic terminal at YVR
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Jason
- Nov 3, 2020
- 8 min
Part 4: Aeroplan North America Award Chart - Distance Tiers 3 and 4
In this fourth and final installment of the series examining the new Aeroplan North America award chart, we will look at the last two...
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Jason
- Nov 2, 2020
- 6 min
Part 3: Aeroplan North America Award Chart - Distance Tiers 1 and 2
In this article, we will look at distance tiers 1 and 2 of the Aeroplan's new North America award chart using sample flights from...
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Jason
- Oct 18, 2020
- 9 min
Deep Dive: Aeroplan's New North America Award Chart - Part 2
In our last article we compared the current Aeroplan program with the new Aeroplan program scheduled to come into effect on November 8,...
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Jason
- Oct 12, 2020
- 7 min
Deep Dive: Aeroplan's New North America Award Chart - Part 1
We've now had some time to sit down and study the new Aeroplan award charts. As most of our readers who collect Aeroplan points reside...
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Jason
- Aug 12, 2020
- 7 min
Air Canada Overhauls Aeroplan
The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived. Today Air Canada unveiled details of its plans for an entirely revamped frequent...
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Jason
- Jul 26, 2020
- 2 min
Air Canada Announces Plans to Re-Open Maple Leaf Lounges
Air Canada has announced that it will be re-opening its Maple Leaf Lounges this summer, starting with Toronto's Pearson International...
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Ladi
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
United Airlines to Turn on Ventilation System During Boarding and Deplaning
Lately I've come across a lot of articles about the risk of contracting Corona virus in an aircraft if someone sitting in your proximity...
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Jason
- Jul 22, 2020
- 3 min
Aeroplan's Latest Promotion: "Big Summer Miles Offers"
ou have to give Air Canada credit - they are pushing out the Aeroplan promotions in order to get backsides into their seats. Their latest...
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Jason
- Jul 21, 2020
- 2 min
Changes to Aeroplan's Policy on Expiry of Miles
While not earth shattering, the changes are all positive.
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Ladi
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min
Putting Planes Back into Service
As a result of the pandemic, airlines around the world grounded their planes and put them into storage. Air Canada enRoute has published...
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Jason
- Jun 24, 2020
- 6 min
Recent Changes to the American Express Personal Platinum Card (Canada)
The American Express Personal Platinum card has long been considered the overall best travel reward card, notwithstanding its steep...
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Jason
- Jun 10, 2020
- 5 min
Big Savings on Hotels in Vancouver, B.C.
While travel opportunities are pretty limited right now, as summer approaches I expect many people will be looking to take a vacation...
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Ladi
- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
Flight Review: Singapore Airlines, 777-300, Business Class, HKG - SIN
Flight: SQ891 Flight Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes Seat: 16D - Business Class WiFi: Yes This was my first time flying with SIngapore...
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Ladi
- Feb 10, 2020
- 2 min
Review: Maple Leaf Lounge - YVR - International Terminal (****)
RATING (OUT OF 5 STARS) Seating area and comfort: 5 Natural light: 5 Staff friendliness: 4 Washroom cleanliness: 5 Shower facilities: 5...
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Ladi
- Jan 22, 2020
- 3 min
Flight Review: Air Canada, 777-200LR, Business Class, YVR - HKG
This was my first flight of the year and actually my first time ever on Air Canada's 777-200LR in business class. The aircraft has two...
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Jason
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Part 4 - Misconceptions: The Value of Points are Minimal due to High Fees
In our final post in this series, I want to take a close look at another complaint that I often hear about collecting points, that the...
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Jason
- Jan 13, 2020
- 3 min
Part 3 - Complaints: "It's Impossible to Find Award Space"
The reality is that when you are flying on points and miles, flexibility and planning are your keys to success.
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Ladi
- Jan 13, 2020
- 3 min
YVR Plaza Premium Lounge (**)
RATING (OUT OF 5 STARS) Seating area and comfort: 3 Natural light: 2 Staff friendliness: 5 Washroom cleanliness: 4 Shower facilities: 0...
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Jason
- Jan 12, 2020
- 8 min
Part 2 - Misconceptions: "It Takes Too Long to Earn Points for a Flight"
I often hear the complaint that it's not worth collecting airline points because, unless you take regular flights, it simply takes too...
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Jason
- Jan 12, 2020
- 3 min
Introduction - Collecting Airline Points - Part 1
In this post and the next three that follow, we are going to provide an introduction to collecting airlines points by examining some of...
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Ladi
- Jan 12, 2020
- 3 min
Flight Review: Garuda Indonesia, A330-300, Business Class, ICN - CGK
This was my first time flying with Garuda Indonesia. Garuda Indonesia is the flagship carrier of Indonesia and is a member of SkyTeam...
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Jason
- Jan 11, 2020
- 1 min
The Official Launch of Points Pals!
We are excited to announce the official launch of Points Pals. Points Pals is a collaborative effort between two long time friends and...
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Welcome to PointsPals.com. This is our little corner of the web to share our passion for travel, particularly as it relates to miles and points. Our hope is that this site is able to provide you with information and knowledge to travel on miles and points (airline points and hotel points) while spending less money.
We don't want to stop there though, we also aim to provide you with helpful tips both en-route to your destination and at your destination. On pointspals.com you will find helpful travel reviews of flights, airport lounges, hotels and even some special places around the world to grab a bite to eat.
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