In This Issue: 

 🙌 T’way Air Expands Flights from Vancouver to Seoul

✈️ Buy WestJet Points with a 50% Bonus

🔗 Prince’s Corner: Book Etihad’s A380 from Toronto to Abu Dhabi for 200k Points

🛫 Chexy Deals: Business class to Paris, Venice and Frankfurt (from YVR)

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🙌 Budget Airline T’way Air Expands Flights from Vancouver to Seoul

If you’re planning a trip to South Korea anytime soon, listen up. Back in May, the low-cost airline T’way Air announced the launch of direct flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Seoul (ICN) starting in early July. They’ve now announced that they’re extending this service through winter. Originally slated as a summer-only route, it’s now bookable through March 2026.

What’s the Deal?

T’way Air is offering four non-stop flights per week (Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun) on an Airbus A330-300 with 12 business class seats (not lie-flat, so don’t get too excited) and 345 economy seats. But let’s be real: you wouldn’t book business class on a budget airline, so let’s get into what these economy class seats offer. 👇

One-way tickets on their “Event” fare (aka ultra-budget tier) start at $450 CAD. That includes:

• One carry-on bag (up to 10kg)

• One checked bag (up to 23kg)

• One hot meal 

However, there is no Wi-Fi or in-flight entertainment, so be sure to download your movies and TV shows before you fly. 

T’way offers three economy class tiers with the only differences being the change and cancellation fees, so you’re probably best booking the Event fare. 

🤔 How Much Are You Really Saving?

We took a look at 2 competing airlines for the exact same one-way economy class flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Seoul (ICN) on September 7th, 2025. Here’s how T’way Air stacks up:

• T’way Air: $450

• Air Canada: $561 

• Korean Air: $865

T’way is just over $100 cheaper than Air Canada and $400+ less than Korean Air on the same non-stop route. 

What’s the Catch?

Like many budget airlines, T’way doesn’t have a loyalty program, nor do they partner with any other airlines. This means you won’t be earning or redeeming any points on these flights. ❌

However, if you book this flight with a premium travel credit card, you can still earn something. Here are two top cards that’ll make it worthwhile to book with T’way:

💳 American Express Platinum: Earn 2x the points on travel 

💳 Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege: Earn 3x Scene+ points on travel

The Bottom Line

If you’re after a cheap non-stop flight to South Korea and don’t mind watching downloaded Netflix in airplane mode, T’way’s $450 fares are hard to beat. You won’t earn airline miles, but the savings could easily cover a night at a hotel or a solid Korean BBQ dinner. 

Keep in mind that the lowest “Event” fares, especially in August and September, are booking up fast. Once those sell out, prices climb quickly. 

All in all, this is one of the best-value direct flights from Vancouver to Seoul right now. Book soon and enjoy those savings. 

✈️ Buy WestJet Points with a 50% Bonus: But Should You?

WestJet is offering a 50% bonus when you buy their loyalty points, now through July 27, 2025. Sounds tempting, right? We’re here to tell you if you should jump on this offer or leave it entirely.  Let’s break it down. 

📊 Does the Math Make Sense?

Normally, WestJet points cost 2 cents per point. With this promo, you get a 50% bonus, which effectively drops the cost to 1.33 cents per point. The problem? WestJet points are redeemable at a fixed value of just 1 cent per point. There are no sweet spots, no aspirational business class redemptions, and no hidden deals.

Essentially, if you buy these points, you’re buying it for 1.33 cents when they’re worth 1 cent each. That is not a deal. ❌

And there’s another kicker… the GST/HST that gets added to the total cost when you buy points. If the whole appeal of buying points is that you’re supposed to save money, this just doesn’t add up. 

What About Member Exclusive Fares?

WestJet has “Member Exclusive Fares,” which offer minor discounts on the total cost of your flight if you can cover the entire base fare with points. This means you need a high points balance sitting in your account already. 

If you’re short and need to top up during a sale like this, be mindful that you’ll be paying over market value just to access a small discount. You might want to think twice before getting your wallet out. 

💸 There Are Better Ways to Use Your Cash

If you need to book a WestJet flight and don’t have enough points, consider paying the difference with a good travel credit card. At least that way, you’re earning rewards on your spend instead of wasting money buying overvalued points.

These cards offer great value when booking flights:

💳 Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege: Earn 3x Scene+ points on travel

💳 RBC Avion Visa Infinite: Earn 1.25x Avion points on travel

These both offer a better value per dollar than WestJet’s current sale.

The Bottom Line

Unless you’re 90% of the way to a redemption and need a tiny top-up, buying WestJet points (even with a 50% bonus) is not a great deal. It’s the equivalent of buying a $100 gift card for $133. 

Our advice? Skip this deal and wait for a better one. 

Book Etihad’s A380 from Toronto to Abu Dhabi for 200k Points

Etihad’s A380 is now flying daily between Toronto (YYZ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH), and with it comes one of the most over-the-top ways to redeem your points: Etihad’s First Class Apartment.

This ultra-premium cabin includes a reclining seat and separate bed, a vanity, closing doors for privacy, and access to The Lobby — a lounge and bar shared with the business class cabin. 

It’s not quite The Residence, but it’s about as close as you can get with points.

For now, GuestSeat availability remains fairly wide open. We’ve seen one-way flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) pricing out at 200,000 Etihad Guest miles + $806 CAD — a steep redemption, but also a rare chance to book one of the world’s most exclusive flying experiences from a Canadian gateway.

To book, you’ll need Etihad Guest miles. In Canada, the easiest way to earn them is by transferring from American Express Membership Rewards at a 1:0.75 ratio. With record-high welcome offers currently available, some cards can get you most or all of the way there in one go.

For example, the Amex Business Platinum Card is offering up to 200,000 MR points, enough for a one-way Apartment experience. That’s a compelling way to put a new signup bonus to use.

Etihad’s award space won’t last forever, and the program’s cancellation policy is strict — so only book if your plans are firm. But if you’re looking to go big with your points this year, this is about as high-end as it gets.

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

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