Choose your flights wisely and book a long-haul seat on a Canadian domestic jaunt. In fact, when using Velocity Points, this flatbed service costs less than $42 in cold hard cash.

WestJet Premium is a very pleasant way to fly. Plus, you can even use Qantas Points for WestJet Economy and then upgrade with cash at very affordable rates.

Bound for Canada but can’t find reward seats direct from Australia? Try setting your sights on LA, which opens up a wealth of Canada-bound flights with plenty of available reward seats.

In this exclusive Point Hacks interview, Mark Nasr also shares his vision for making more Premium Economy rewards available, and what Star Alliance could do to help.

Air Canada’s premium tilt is targeting serious frequent flyers, with more niceties to come. I catch up with Mark Nasr, President of Aeroplan, to find out more.

Aeroplan’s appeal is broadening through new partnerships such as on points transfers from PayRewards, but better integration with Velocity is also on the cards.

Aeroplan marks PayRewards’ seventh points transfer partner, unlocking reward flights across Star Alliance plus selected partners including Emirates and Etihad Airways.

In this Point Hacks exclusive interview, Mark Nasr – President of Aeroplan – explains why airline carrier charges aren’t ‘a thing’ under his watch.

Travelling to Canada is easy, but there’s one crucial approval you’ll need before you go. Miss this important step and you’ll miss your entire trip.