Thanks - and about AM Flights
Hi, I stumbled on this thread through a search engine check to see if McBride still had the extreme airmiles going on. I've been an AM collector from the beginning and thought I was doing pretty good but I've obviously been missing out!
I noticed you were wondering about airmiles flights. I have used most of my points over the years on flights out of YVR and the amount quoted is for return airfare. Taxes, security fees, airport improvement fees etc are not included. I am a gold member with a BMO Airmiles Mastercard (previously westjet m/c). Best deal right now YVR to TO is 2310 AM return . This is for select flights and must be booked by July 31, 2009 for travel between Aug 3, 2008 - May 31, 2010. Fees taxes etc usually run between $150 & $200.
There is a $20 booking fee for each transaction so if you are booking a flight plus a cruise, you can save $20 booking the two together through the "vacation packages" option via telephone. A few months back we took a nonstop flight to LAX at a convenient time then a 4 night Baja cruise. Total cost for 2 was 4560 AM + just under $800. CDN for fees, taxes etc.
Booking for cash at the time would have cost $1957 ($1157 for the flights and approximately $800 for the cruise).
Thanks for the tips. I'll be checking back often.