The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast

This week on The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast, our weekly show on Canadian aviation news, flight deals, and points with Graeme (founder) and Jer (marketing and partnerships), we’re breaking down the biggest Canadian credit card news of the year: the brand-new Hilton Honors American Express Card, Canada’s first ever Hilton co-branded card, which launched the very morning we recorded this.We react to it live and dig into everything that matters: the limited-time welcome offer, the annual fee, the earn rates, the complimentary elite status, and just how far the perks go if you push them. Then we get into the real question: is it actually any good? We put it head to head with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card, and the comparison is closer than you might expect. We also talk honestly about what these points are really worth once you do the math, and the one thing a lot of Canadians were hoping for that this card still does not have.From there it’s all about getting value out of your points. We share the two tools we lean on to find high-quality hotel redemptions without doing all the math yourself, and how to tell when you are actually getting a good deal versus just spending points.Plus, we tease some big Canadian Jetsetter news coming in early November that you will want to hear before everyone else.Want the deals and points breakdowns in writing every week? Check out our Jetsetter Premium newsletter, linked below.Watch to find out whether this card earns a spot in your wallet.If you enjoyed this week’s show, like the video and subscribe to stick around for future episodes.RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💳 Hilton Honors American Express® Card: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/credit-cards/hilton-honors-card🏨 Gondola AI (find the best points redemptions): https://gondola.ai/invite/tcj🔎 WhatHotel.io: https://whathotel.io📩 Jetsetter Premium newsletter: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com/jetsetter-premium🌐 Get the deals in writing: https://thecanadianjetsetter.comFollow us:📷 Instagram: @thecanadianjetsetter▶️ TikTok: @thecanadianjetsetter#Hilton #HiltonHonors #Amex #AmericanExpress #CreditCards #PointsAndMiles #AwardTravel #MarriottBonvoy #CanadianTravel #TheCanadianJetsetter

This week on The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast, our weekly show on Canadian aviation news, flight deals, and points with Graeme (founder) and Jer (marketing and partnerships), we open with the news that had the whole points community buzzing: American Express Canada is teasing a brand new Canadian credit card.Nobody knows what it is yet, so we get into every theory, the premium hotel card Canada has been begging for, a surprise airline co-brand, and a wildcard or two you might not see coming. We each make our pick for what we're hoping it'll be.But that's just the start. We also dig into Porter's limited-edition 20th birthday drop that has aviation fans losing it, a quiet change Air Canada is making to its cabins that has Graeme rethinking his loyalty, and a wave of new 2027 routes that turns one Canadian city into the month's biggest winner.Then we close with the deals, and right now one Canadian airport is putting out premium fares so low we had to double-check them. One of them gets you lie-flat to Asia for less than a lot of people pay for economy.Watch to find out.And in case you missed it, the podcast is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts in addition to YouTube, so you can find us wherever you listen.If you enjoyed this week's show, like the video and subscribe to stick around for future episodes. Follow us:📷 Instagram: @thecanadianjetsetter▶️ TikTok: @thecanadianjetsetter

This week on The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast, our weekly show on Canadian aviation news, flight deals, and points with Graeme (founder) and Jer (marketing and partnerships), we’re breaking down one of the best loyalty programs going for Canadians right now: Air France-KLM Flying Blue. The October 2026 promo is a strong one. Economy flights to Europe are going for 18,750 miles one way (down from 25,000) out of five Canadian cities: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, flying Air France or KLM into Paris or Amsterdam. We walk through exactly how to find the discounted dates, the booking deadline and travel window, and the catch Vancouver flyers need to know about. We also get into the sneaky side of the promo, including the new Light fare quietly working its way into the discounted award space, and whether it counts as a devaluation. From there it’s all about the miles themselves: the best ways for Canadians to earn Flying Blue, why you should always run the miles-vs-cash comparison before booking, and one under-the-radar sweet spot, using Flying Blue miles to book itineraries on a Canadian airline. Want to go deeper? We point you to our free Flying Blue mini guide and our full Mastering Canadian Travel Points Handbook at the end of the show. Watch to find out. If you enjoyed this week’s show, like the video and subscribe to stick around for future episodes. RESOURCES MENTIONED: ✈️ Flying Blue Promo Rewards: https://www.flyingblue.com/en/spend/f... 🎟️ Flying Blue Extra: https://www.flyingblue.com/en/flyingb... 💰 Rove Miles (get 500 free miles with our link): https://www.rove.com/home?referralCod... 📘 Free Flying Blue Mini Guide: https://thecanadianjetsetter.beehiiv.... 📕 Mastering Canadian Travel Points Handbook: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com/poin... 📩 Get the deals in writing: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com Follow us: 📷 Instagram: @thecanadianjetsetter ▶️ TikTok: @thecanadianjetsetter

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast, our weekly show on Canadian aviation news, flight deals, and points, hosted by Graeme (founder) and Jer (marketing and partnerships). This week is a little different. Graeme spent the last couple of weeks bouncing around the country and ended up flying all four major Canadian airlines back to back: Porter, Air Canada, WestJet, and Flair. He breaks down the good, the bad, and the surprising, including why Porter keeps quietly upgrading people to Reserve for free, and why Air Canada’s newly retrofitted A320 with just 29 inches of pitch might be the one cabin you want to avoid. We also get into which aircraft to actually look for on long domestic routes, because on Air Canada it makes all the difference. Then Jer walks through the Japan trip he just booked for next spring: Montreal to Tokyo and home from Sapporo, with upgraded seats on both ends, all for around $2,000. He shares the exact strategy behind it, including why open-jaw routing, one-way tickets, and a little airport flexibility can beat the traditional round trip every time. We close with the news that Porter is adding five new domestic routes from London, Ontario, and why Porter’s habit of building up the cities everyone else ignores is great news for Canadian flyers. Watch to find out. If you enjoyed this week’s show, like the video and subscribe to stick around for future episodes. 📩 Get the deals in writing: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com Follow us: 📷 Instagram: @thecanadianjetsetter ▶️ TikTok: @thecanadianjetsetter

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast, our weekly show on Canadian aviation news, flight deals, and points, hosted by Graeme (founder) and Jer (marketing and partnerships). Canada just opened the door to something we've never had before: direct flights to Vietnam. Air Canada has already put its hand up to be first, and we break down where it's likely to fly from, how often, and why this is a big deal for all of North America, not just Canadians. But there's a twist, because as one route opens, another one closes. Then we get into a Finnair Avios sale that's live right now, with up to a 50% bonus on purchased points. We cover whether it's actually worth buying, the best Canadian redemptions to target, and a recent Qatar Airways rule change that quietly works in your favour. Watch to find out. If you enjoyed this week's show, like the video & subscribe to stick around for future episodes. ✈️ Read our full breakdown on the Finnair Avios promo: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com/post... 📩 Get the deals in writing: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com Follow us: 📷 Instagram: @thecanadianjetsetter ▶️ TikTok: @thecanadianjetsetter

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast, our weekly show on Canadian aviation news, flight deals, and points, hosted by Graeme (founder) and Jer (marketing and partnerships). Calgary just got a brand-new Amex Aspire Lounge, and Graeme got in before the public did. Is it better than the WestJet Elevation Lounge? And what's the perk that finally puts Amex Platinum cardholders at the front of the line? Then, Air France KLM Flying Blue recently changed how award tickets work. We break down what's new, plus a promo reward quirk that's working in your favour. Watch to find out. If you enjoyed this week's show, like the video & subscribe to stick around for future episodes. ✈️ Learn more about the Aspire Amex Lounge Calgary: https://www.aspirelounges.com/airport... 📩 Get the deals in writing: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com Follow us: 📷 Instagram: @thecanadianjetsetter ▶️ TikTok: @thecanadianjetsetter

Welcome to the very first episode of The Canadian Jetsetter Podcast, our new weekly show covering Canadian aviation news, flight deals, and points, hosted by Graeme (founder) and Jer (marketing and partnerships). And we picked a big story to kick things off. Air Canada just revealed the largest intercontinental expansion in its history: five brand-new destinations and seven new routes for Summer 2027, including non-stops Canada has never had before. We break down what is coming, the aircraft change that makes it so interesting, and the fine print worth knowing before you get too excited (most of these are seasonal, and two still need government approval). Want to know where Air Canada is actually flying? Watch to find out.If you like it, subscribe and stick around, we're doing this every week. 📩 Get the deals in writing: https://thecanadianjetsetter.com Follow us: 📷 Instagram: @thecanadianjetsetter ▶️ TikTok: @thecanadianjetsetter