✈️ Hawaii for $289, London for $392, Panama for $497, and more! 🌎

Hello, Globetrotters! 🌍 It's Graeme from The Canadian Jetsetter, bringing you the hottest flight deals and the smartest tips on point redemption. 🛫💡

Get ready to unlock the secrets of savvy flying! We're not just talking about snagging deals; we're diving into the art of buying and redeeming points the right way - the way that keeps your wallet happy. 🧳💸✈️

🌟 Aeroplan's Latest Point Buying Promotion: A Gateway to Business Class Luxury 🌟

Exciting news from Air Canada's Aeroplan program - they've just rolled out a new point buying promotion that's a huge opportunity for savvy travellers! Link to the promotion here. This offer is a golden ticket for those dreaming of luxury travel with a steep discount. 🛫💼

Here's the Scoop: The more points you purchase, the more bonus points you'll receive. This is a fantastic opportunity, especially for those eyeing long-haul flights in those coveted lie-flat business class seats.

But, Hold Your Horses: Before you dive into buying points, there's a crucial step - ensure availability. Securing a business class seat on points can be like finding a needle in a haystack. It's essential to confirm seat availability at a reasonable price before purchasing points to avoid disappointment. 🕵️‍♂️🎟️

The Trade-Off: While redeeming points for business class can save you a small fortune, remember that these transactions don't contribute to your Aeroplan status. Purchasing business class tickets is a great way to accumulate SQMs and SQDs, but you'll miss out on these perks when booking with points. It's a balance between immediate savings and long-term loyalty benefits. ⚖️✈️

The Silver Lining: The real allure of this promotion? The potential savings on business class fares are astronomical. Let's dive into an example to illustrate just how much you can save:

Vancouver to Brisbane in Lie-Flat Pod:

First, lets find outbound availability in business class:

Then lets find a return flight!

Now lets do some math:

• We buy 200,000 points for $3,500 CAD + $175 in Tax for a total of $3,675 CAD

  • Tax rates vary by province. Those using a foreign address/credit card are not charged any tax to purchase Aeroplan points.

• We redeem 149,000 total points (this is an equivalent of using $2,738.88 of our points purchase)

• We pay $91 + $91 CAD for the taxes and fees both ways.

• In total we have paid the equivalent of $2,738.88 + $91 + $91 = $2,920.88 CAD for round trip flights in Business Class from Vancouver to Brisbane!

Take a look at what this round trip itinerary would cost you in cash for flights on the exact same dates:

Yes you are reading that correct. The cash price for these exact seats is over $13,000 Canadian Dollars!

Halifax 📍

Halifax 🍁 to Cancun, Mexico 🍹

• Airline: Air Transat

• Price: From $399 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in January - April 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Montreal 📍

Montreal 🍁 to Malaga, Spain 🌞

• Airline: Air Transat

• Price: From $750 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in December 2023 - January 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Montreal 🍁 to Liberia, Costa Rica 🌺

• Airline: Air Canada

• Price: From $436 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in November - December 2023

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Ottawa 📍

Ottawa 🍁 to Malta ⚓

• Airline: Air France and Air Malta

• Price: From $606 CAD round trip

• Connection: One layover

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in January - March 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Toronto 📍

Toronto 🍁 to Lisbon, Portugal 🚋

• Airline: Air Transat

• Price: From $507 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in November 2023 - January 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Toronto 🍁 to Rio Hato, Panama ☀️

• Airline: Air Transat

• Price: From $497 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in November - December 2023

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Hamilton 📍

Hamilton 🍁 to London, England (Stansted) 🎡

• Airline: Play Airlines

• Price: From $392 CAD round trip

• Connection: One Layover

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in April 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Winnipeg 📍

Winnipeg 🍁 to Dublin, Ireland 🍀

• Airline: Air Canada

• Price: From $696 - $711 CAD round trip

• Connection: One Layover

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in November 2023 - June 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Saskatoon 📍

Saskatoon 🍁 to Paris, France 🎨

• Airline: WestJet

• Price: From $675 CAD round trip

• Connection: One Layover

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in January - February 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Edmonton 📍

Edmonton 🍁 to Kahului (Maui), Hawaii 🏄‍♂️

• Airline: WestJet

• Price: From $361 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in February - March 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Edmonton 🍁 to Prague, Czech Republic 🏰

• Airline: KLM

• Price: From $695 CAD round trip

• Connection: One Layover

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in January - February 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Calgary 📍

Calgary 🍁 to Tokyo, Japan 🍣

• Airline: Air Canada

• Price: From $1,060 CAD round trip

  • This is the cheapest flights to Japan we have seen since the $893 CAD round trip flights spotted in summer

• Connection: One Layover

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in January - March 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Calgary 🍁 to Kahului (Maui), Hawaii 🏄‍♂️

• Airline: WestJet

• Price: From $320 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in November - December 2023

  • Prices in January - March 2024 aren’t much higher

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Vancouver 📍

Calgary 🍁 to Kahului (Maui), Hawaii 🏄‍♂️

• Airline: Air Canada or WestJet

• Price: From $289 - $299 CAD round trip

• Connection: Direct

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in November - December 2023

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Vancouver 🍁 to Sydney, Australia via Fiji 🦘

• Airline: Fiji Airways

• Price: From $1,297 CAD round trip

  • Direct Air Canada flights start around $1599 CAD round trip

• Connection: One Layover in Fiji

  • Fiji Airways lets you take a free stopover in Fiji for up to 72 hours while en-route to Australia. This is a great way to do a two-for-one vacation. Link to the program info here.

• Class: Economy

• Dates: Select Dates in February - June 2024

• Booking: Click here for this deal

Until our next adventure, may your luggage always arrive and your in-flight meals never disappoint. Bon voyage and happy landings!

Cheers, Graeme - The Canadian Jetsetter