In This Issue: 

​​🚨 Qatar Airways New Route: Toronto to Doha 

🪪 New TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Welcome Bonus: 50,000 Aeroplan Points

🗺️ Chexy Deals: Business Class to Nice and Lisbon

Qatar Airways is Flying Back to Toronto – Here’s What You Need to Know! ✈️

Get excited, Toronto travelers! Qatar Airways is bringing back flights between Toronto and Doha, starting on December 11, 2024. After a short run in 2020, they’re back for good, giving us another way to experience one of the world’s top airlines. 

Whether you’re looking for a vacation or a casual business trip, this new route lets you do that and more.

🛫 Your New Favorite Flight – Toronto to Doha

Flying three times a week, Qatar Airways will operate a Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 42 Qsuites in business class and 312 seats in economy. Whether you’re splurging or saving, they’ve got you covered!

Here’s the flight schedule (local time):

• Doha (DOH) to Toronto (YYZ) – Flight QR767: Departs at 09:50, Arrives at 15:55

• Toronto (YYZ) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR768: Departs at 20:00, Arrives at 16:30

Flights will run every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, so start planning your next adventure!

💳 Stack Those Avios Like a Pro!

Flying on Qatar Airways? Time to rack up those Avios! Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can earn Avios based on how far they fly and what ticket class they book. Not part of the Privilege Club? Maybe it’s time we start thinking about it! 👀

Pro tip: When booking your Qatar Airways flights, use a credit card that earns accelerated travel points, which can be converted to Avios. The American Express Gold Rewards Card and The Platinum Card from American Express are your best bets, offering 2 points per dollar spent on travel – that’s 2 Avios for every dollar you spend!

💺 How to Book Your Dream Flight with Avios

Privilege Club members can use Avios to book flights between Toronto and Doha, either fully or partially. The best part? You can snag economy tickets starting at just 35,000 Avios one way, while Qsuite business class starts at 70,000 Avios. 

If you are not a part of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club, you can still redeem Avios from other programs like British Airways Executive Club.

💼 Credit Cards to Help You Travel

At Chexy, we are all about stretching those points as far as they will let you go, so getting a business-class deal at the cost of an economy is what we want!

Here’s a list of top Canadian credit cards to help you rack up those Avios faster:

• American Express Cobalt Card – Earn 1 to 5 points per dollar (travel multiplier reduced to 1 now)

• American Express Gold Rewards Card – Earn 1 to 2 points per dollar

• The Platinum Card from American Express – Earn 1 to 3 points per dollar

Note: MR points transfer 1:1 with British Airways! Use a credit card that fits your lifestyle and gets you the most points so you can transfer them to British Airways.

• RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card – Earn 1 to 2 Avios per dollar

• RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card – Earn 1 to 1.25 Avios per dollar

Final Thoughts

Qatar Airways’ return to Toronto is a game-changer for Canadian travelers. Whether you’re looking to earn more points or redeem those hard-earned Avios, this new route offers tons of opportunities for travel lovers. The luxe Qsuites, flexible flight options, and tons of ways to earn Avios make this one route you won’t want to miss.

New Welcome Bonus for the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points

That’s right! The TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card now offers an enhanced bonus of up to 50,000 Aeroplan points and a waived annual fee for the first year. If you’ve been looking for a new credit card or have been eyeing this one, this is your chance to grab it and the points. 🤑

Here’s the Breakdown of the 50,000 Welcome Bonus

1. First Purchase Bonus (10,000 points): You’ll get 10,000 Aeroplan points as soon as you make any purchase—easy!

2. Spend $7,500 in 6 Months (15,000 points): Earn an additional 15,000 points by spending $7,500 on the card in the first 180 days—easy!

3. Spend $12,000 in a Year (25,000 points): If you spend a total of $12,000 within 12 months, you’ll snag the final 25,000 points as an anniversary bonus.

Let’s break down how quickly you could hit these milestones using Chexy to pay rent. 🤝

Real-Life Example: Reaching the Bonus with Chexy

Let’s say you’re paying $2,000 in rent each month (the national average) with Chexy and charging it to your new TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card. Here’s how fast you could reach that 50,000-point sign-up bonus:

• First Month: You pay $2,000 in rent +  a small purchase of your favorite coffee. You’ll instantly get 10,000 points.

• Second - Fourth Month: By paying your $2,000 rent every month for 4 months, you’ll spend $8,000. This means you’ll hit the $7,500 spending target within 4 months, unlocking an additional 15,000 points.

Continue paying your rent for 6 months, and you’ll spend a total of $12,000, qualifying for the 25,000-point anniversary bonus. ✅

In just 6 months, you’ll have paid your rent and hit all the spending requirements, netting yourself the full 50,000 points bonus!

So, What Can I Do With 50,000 Aeroplan Points?

To start, at a minimum, 50,000 Aeroplan points are worth about $750 (valued at 1.5 cents per point). Now, if you’re strategic and read the Chexy Rundown, you could get even more value (up to 2.1 cents), especially when redeeming for premium flights like business or first class on Air Canada.

With most business class seats starting at 70,000 (on a good day), here’s an example of a regular economy class ticket, just to show you how you can make use of your new 50,000 points. 

The flight below is from Toronto to Paris for only 27,700 points + surcharges, which is a great deal considering, these should start at 35,000 Aeroplan points. When valuing each Aeroplan point at 2.1 cents, this is only $554 for your flight to Europe, which your rent helped pay for! Plus, you can use your left over points for your flight back or another flight later on.

Extra Perks for Those Who Travel

As a bonus, this card comes with perks that travelers will love:

• Free checked bags on Air Canada flights.

• Travel insurance, including mobile device coverage and trip cancellation insurance.

• Access to Aeroplan’s Preferred Pricing for flight redemptions.

With these added benefits, you’re not only earning points but also enjoying savings and protection when you fly.

Wrapping Up: Pay Rent, Earn Big

By charging your rent to this card, you can actually hit those spending goals faster and earn more rewards. Plus, with all the added benefits, this card is a no-brainer to have on hand when you travel.

Apply Today!

We’re excited to share exclusive travel and credit card insights through this feature with The Prince of Travel, where we collaborate with expert partners to bring you the latest tips and trends in personal finance and travel. Let’s dive in!

2 tools to help you go the distance with Aeroplan rewards

The Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart is a great tool for knowing exactly how many points you need for flights on Air Canada’s partner airlines.

The chart breaks down flights into four geographic zones, and within those zones, it further breaks them down by distance.

This begs the question: how do you know the distance between two airports?

There are two useful tools to help you figure this out.

One is a tool you probably use regularly already: Google Maps.

You can use either the PC browser version or the mobile app, but it’s easier on a PC.

As an example, to find the distance from Vancouver International Airport to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, first, right-click on YVR and select “Measure distance”.

Next, navigate to Incheon and click to add your second point. The distance, about 5,100 miles, will then display on your screen.

That’s at the lower end of the 5,001 to 7,500 miles tier for flights between the North American and Pacific zones on the reward chart.

If you want to see just how far you could go before bumping up to the next distance tier, simply click and drag the dot you placed on Incheon to see distances to various places.

You could, for example, get to Bangkok in the same tier, as it is about 7,300 miles.

The second tool, Great Circle Mapper, is useful if you know exactly where you want to go.

Simply go to gcmap.com and enter two or more airport codes in the search bar at the top, separated by hyphens.

For our example, just enter YVR-ICN and search.

With these two tools, you can determine exactly how far your Aeroplan points can take you.

Credit Card Spotlight 🔦

Welcome to Chexy Credit Card Spotlight! 👀 Each month we’ll recommend a credit card that everyone should have! This time, we’ve got the Scotiabank Gold American Express—perfect for everyday buys and travel. Let's jump in. ✅

Scotiabank Gold American Express Card

Earn up to 6X the Scene+TM points on every $1 CAD you spend in Canada on eligible grocery, dining, and entertainment purchases.

Earn Rates:

6X on every $1 CAD you spend in Canada at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Foodland, and more.

5X for every $1 CAD you spend on Dining, Food Delivery, and other eligible grocery stores.

5X for every $1 CAD you spend on eligible entertainment purchases. Includes movies, theatre, and ticket agencies.

3X for every $1 CAD you spend on gas and daily transit options. Includes rideshare, buses, taxis, subway, and more.

3X for every $1 CAD you spend in Canada on eligible select streaming services.

1X on Everything Else

Annual Fee:

The card has a $120 annual fee but your first year is waived!

Check out these awesome deals you definitely don't want to miss if you're thinking about traveling in the next few months!

1. Montreal (YUL) ➡️ Zurich (ZRH) ➡️ Nice (NCE)

   • Cost: 60,000 (Business Class)

     

   • Dates: July 20th, 2025

   • Book: Here

2. Toronto (YYZ) ➡️ Lisbon (LIS)

   • Cost: 60,000 (Business Class)

     

   • Dates: September 14th, 2025

   • Book: Here

3. Vancouver (YVR) ➡️ London (LHR)

   • Cost: 33,100

     

   • Dates: October 16, 2024

   • Book: Here