Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast

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Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast episodes

October 30 Ep 051 - Canadian Aeroplan Cards: Changes Inbound
In episode 51 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca review upcoming changes to Canadian Aeroplan credit cards, including new benefits and higher annual fees, effective in January 2027. New benefits across all cards include 15% off Aeroplan flight rewards on Air Canada aircraft, semi-annual Air Canada wallet credits ($100/year premium; $50/
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45 min
October 16 Ep 050 - Miles & Points News + Listener Questions
Episode 50 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast has Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca talking about the latest news in miles and points, including the details of the finally revealed Blue Rewards and Porter Airlines VIPorter partnership. They cover the high-level changes coming to Canadian Aeroplan credit cards (complete with new benefits and higher annual fees)…
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October 02 Ep 049 - Chase Aeroplan Card Refresh
In episode 49 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca review and discuss the newly refreshed Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card. Key changes include a $100 USD annual fee increase (now $195 USD), new card design, automatic Aeroplan 25K status without the prior $15,000 spend requirement, updated earn rates (including 3x on Air Canada and general…
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56 min
September 18 Ep 048 - Miles & Points News + Listener Questions
In Episode 48 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca cover the latest news in miles and points, both from Canada and the United States, and answer a few listener questions. The hosts talk about Flying Blue adding three new award tiers to saver ticket redemptions, Chexy now supporting mortgage payments via bank withdrawal while earning Aeroplan…
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1 hr 3 min
September 04 Ep 047 - United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard for Canadians
In episode 47 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca take a look at the United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard, the newest co-branded airline credit card in Canada. Offering a low annual fee and okay earning rates, the card shines when it comes to benefits with United Airlines and, more particularly, with MileagePlus Miles redemptions on…
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35 min
August 21 Ep 046 - World of Hyatt & Aeroplan Partnership
In episode 46 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca take a deep dive into the recently announced World of Hyatt and Air Canada Aeroplan partnership. The hosts outline enhanced earning on Hyatt stays when paying with Aeroplan credit cards. Premium Aeroplan cardholders can access a 90-day Hyatt status challenge that requires staying a heavily…
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47 min
August 07 Ep 045 - Miles & Points News + Listener Questions
In Episode 45 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca cover a packed Canadian miles-and-points news episode plus listener questions. They preview a deeper upcoming dive on the new Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt partnership, including status matches, reciprocal point transfers, and redemption options. Exclusive BMO credit card offers and…
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58 min
July 24 Ep 044 - What Would You Book With 100,000 Membership Rewards?
In episode 44 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss what they would do with 100,000 American Express Canada Membership Rewards points across the available frequent flyer and hotel loyalty program transfer partners (minus Delta). With Jeff based in Vancouver, Josh in Edmonton, and Daniel in New York City, they share the best redemption…
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59 min
July 10 Ep 043 - Miles & Points News + Listener Questions
In Episode 43 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca kick the episode off by reviewing recent Qatar Airways Privilege Club changes that make it much harder to book award flights for family and friends. The hosts discuss how Alaska Airlines raised its non-refundable partner award booking fee to $20 USD per person per direction and how Philippine…
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46 min
June 26 Ep 042 - Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements
In episode 42 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss minimum spending requirements (MSR), including the basics of what they are and practical strategies to meet them. The hosts share their early MSR experiences and how MSRs work, including that the MSR clocks start at card approval, advise planning spend before applying…
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50 min

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Learn how credit card rewards, including miles and points, can help you save on travel, take more vacations, and experience luxury flights and hotels. Brought to you by Frugal Flyer (frugalflyer.ca).