In This Issue:

🗾 Find the Best Loyalty Perks for 2024 with Air Canada, Westjet, and Marriott Bonvoy

💸 Get Up To a 50% Discount With Air France and Flying Blue 

🎟️ Earn Up To 10,000 Bonus Miles With Aeroplan (Don’t Miss Out)

🗺️Chexy Deals: Fly to Cancún, Vancouver, Tokyo, and More

A New Year with a New Set of Aims: Unveiling Loyalty Program Perks in 2024 ✈️🏨 

Happy new year, fellow travel junkies! With a new year upon us, it's prime time to plot out our travel strategies, particularly tapping into the benefits of flight and hotel loyalty programs. These programs are designed to shower frequent travelers with a whole bunch of rewards, and now, with the reset button pressed, it's your golden opportunity to strive for that coveted status!

Flying High with Loyalty Rewards 🛫

Airlines roll out a slew of perks for their devoted users. Picture effortlessly navigating airports with priority services and boarding, unwinding in exclusive lounges pre-flight, or relishing unexpected complimentary upgrades. These are just a glimpse of the perks that come with airline status. 

For example:

• Air Canada Aeroplan: Status perks kick in with a minimum annual spend of $3,000 CAD on flights. Find out more about eligibility criteria. 

• WestJet: Initiates its status tiers starting at a $3,000 CAD spend on flights annually. Learn more about WestJet's program specifics. 

Elevate Your Stay with Hotel Loyalty 🏨 

Hotel loyalty programs elevate your stay by offering perks like free upgrades, complimentary breakfasts, and the convenience of early check-ins and late checkouts. 

Take Marriott Bonvoy, for instance: 

• Marriott Bonvoy: Attain status with only 10 nights at their properties. Additionally, the Canadian Amex Marriott Bonvoy card grants immediate Silver status. Details on achieving Bonvoy status. 

Is Pursuing Status Worth It? 🤔 

Though the allure of added perks is enticing, I hold the view that chasing status might be overrated, especially if it requires significant effort. Nonetheless, for avid flyers or frequent hotel guests, focusing on a single program can be highly rewarding. 

Enhance Your Journey with the Right Credit Card 💳 

For those aiming for status, consider matching credit cards that can expedite your journey:

• Marriott Bonvoy Hotels: Explore the benefits of different Canadian Marriott Bonvoy Amex Cards. 

• Air Canada Aeroplan: An array of Aeroplan Credit Cards are at your disposal, with premium cards offering substantial status benefits. 

• WestJet: Utilizing their Mastercard can ramp up your qualifying status spend upon reaching specific spending thresholds. 

As we step into 2024, it's the optimal time to align your travel patterns with loyalty programs tailored to your lifestyle. Be it for work or leisure, good planning now can unlock a year filled with the best travel experiences 🌟🌍. 

Note: If you're interested in further details on the credit cards and their connection to Chexy’s referral links, it might be beneficial to delve into that area!

Get up to a 50% discount on Air France and KLM Flights 🛬

Air France KLM's Flying Blue loyalty program regularly offers Promo Rewards with discounts of 25% to 50% on Air France and KLM flights, applicable to short and long-haul routes  👀. 

The January 2024 Promo Rewards cover North American destinations in economy, premium economy, and business class, including three Canadian cities. Promo Rewards are a key perk for Flying Blue members, providing monthly discounts of up to 25% on Air France & KLM flights across various classes. 

This month's long-haul KLM Promo Rewards feature:

• 25% off business class awards between Europe and Montreal or Ottawa, and economy awards between Europe and Dammam/Dhahran or Riyadh. 

• 25% discounts on flights between Europe and Toronto, Montreal, Beijing, or Seoul. 

Flying Blue recently adjusted and standardized award pricing, creating a more balanced minimum pricing structure for flights between North America and Europe:

• Economy starting at 20,000 miles (15,000 with a 25% Promo Reward)

• Premium economy at 30,000 miles (26,250 with a 25% Promo Reward)

• And business class at 50,000 miles (37,500 with a 25% Promo Reward) for flights from North America to Europe. 

Promo Reward tickets are available for one-way and round-trip flights, subject to availability at the lowest standard award pricing, and they come with booking deadlines within January for travel until June 30, 2024 📅. 

Note: These tickets usually have restrictions on changes, cancellations, or refunds. 

Earn Up to 10,000 Bonus Miles with Aeroplan 💯🛫

Air Canada Aeroplan recently introduced a promotion where Aeroplan members have the chance to earn up to 10,000 bonus points when booking a round-trip flight departing from Canada before January 9, 2024. But you have to act fast, the booking window is narrow, and the points earned depend on the destination and fare booked 🏃. 

This promotion is similar to one from 2023 with a short booking window. Until January 9, 2024, Aeroplan members can register and book a round-trip or two one-way flights from Canada to earn up to 10,000 bonus points. Travel dates are between January 12 and December 15, 2024, with the requirement that the round-trip or first one-way flight departs from Canada 🇨🇦. 

The Air Canada 10,000 Bonus Points 2024 Promotion allows members to earn between 2,000 and 10,000 bonus points based on destination and fare category:

The Breakdown

• 10,000 bonus points for premium economy or business class fares to destinations outside North America. 

• 5,000 bonus points for economy fares to destinations outside North America. 

• 4,000 bonus points for premium economy or business class fares to North American destinations (U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean).

• 2,000 bonus points for economy fares to destinations within North America.

To participate: 

1. You need an Aeroplan membership. You can register here. 

2. You must register before January 9, 2024, and flights must be scheduled between January 12 and December 15, 2024. 

3. If you're not an Aeroplan member, you can sign up here. 

4. Remember to register before booking your flight by the January 9, 2024 deadline to qualify.

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

Aeroplan:

1. Vancouver (YVR) ➡️ Cancún (CUN)

   • Cost: 15,000 (Economy Class)

     

   • Dates: March 6th - 13th, 2024

   • Book: Here

2. Vancouver (YVR) ➡️ Tokyo (NRT)

   • Cost: 33,600 (Economy Class)

     

   • Dates: April 15th, 16th - 24th

   • Book: Here

3. Toronto (YYZ) ➡️ Montreal (YUL)

   • Cost: 5,800 (Economy Class)

     

   • Dates: March 12th, 13th - 14th, 15th, 2024

   • Book: Here

4. Toronto (YYZ) ➡️ Vancouver (YVR)

   • Cost: 7,400 (Economy Class)

     

   • Dates: February 11th, 12th, 13th - 15th, 16th, 17th, 2024

   • Book: Here