Travel & Points
Points are only worth something when they become a trip. These guides are about the fun part, turning the rewards you earn on everyday spending into flights you would be glad to take, without overpaying or overthinking it. We lead with Aeroplan and Amex Membership Rewards, because for most Canadians that is where the best value lives.
Guides
How to convert Amex Membership Rewards to Aeroplan
A simple walkthrough for moving your Amex points to Air Canada Aeroplan at 1 to 1, including when to do it, how to avoid the common mistakes, and how to catch a transfer bonus.
How-to·7 min read·Jun 2026
Using Aeroplan points to get the most value
Where Aeroplan quietly pays off, from cheap short hops to business class across the Atlantic, plus the stopover trick and how to do the cents-per-point math before you book.
Strategy·11 min read·Jun 2026
More guides coming, including a plain-English tour of Star Alliance partners worth knowing and how to find award space without losing an afternoon to it.