New law: Canada bans all flights on Boeing planes if you don't get their special insurance

The Government of Canada continues to continue to take action, and in the wake of recent incidents, it has decided to ban all flights on Boeing airplanes… unless you have special insurance. Flytrippers happens to have some truly good travel insurance tips.

Here are the details of this new law.

Travel insurance

The announcement was made this morning on the 1^st of the month, and only one airline is excluded from the rule.

The airline excluded from the new rule is April Fool’s Air — but travel insurance is a very serious subject, and I strongly encourage you to take 5 minutes of this April Fool’s Day to learn such simple and important pro tips.

Like every year, the Flytrippers team wishes you a Happy April Fool’s Day!

But most importantly, we want to help you get lots of free insurance coverage for your trips. Not only is it free, you even get paid to get covered.

It’s “too good to be true”-level good! So much so that people mistakenly think it’s a year-round April Fools. But the reality is that it’s those who miss out who are, unfortunately, the fools in the story. Except when you don’t know it exists, of course. It’s normal not to know.

But now you do!

It’s honestly so easy to get insurance for better-than-free!

Lots of great credit cards give you insurance coverage for your trips for free. But even if your existing card already has insurance, it’s not particularly savvy if you pay for the privilege.

There are plenty of great cards that have insurance AND also come with huge welcome bonuses that mean you get paid for free insurance. Applying for new cards will also improve your credit score, contrary to the very common and very false myth (provided you follow the simple rules).

Here are some examples of the big welcome bonuses you can get right now (there are so many good ones).

Best credit card offers (May 2025)
launch BMO VIPorter World Elite^®* Mastercard^®* Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $1590Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $5k): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $9k more): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend ($5k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 8,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend ($9k more): 18,000 pts (≈ $270) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) (≈ 8.8% back on $18k) Rewards: ≈ $1590 Card fee: $0 $199 Spend required:$18k in 12 mos. (or $5k/$9k) Best for: Incredible offer for those with more spending SIMPLE 80k/150k limited time
launch BMO VIPorter Mastercard^®* Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $750Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $3k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend ($3k): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($3k more): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 4,000 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) (≈ 7.5% back on $10k) Rewards: ≈ $750 Card fee: $0 $89 Spend required:$10k in 12 mos. (or $3k/$6k) Best for: Great offer for those with more spending SIMPLE limited time
TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite^* Card Valuation (BONUS) $1025Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 115,000 pts ($575) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Annual travel credit (2024): On 1st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2025): On 1st $500 hotel booking ($100) Card fee: rebated the 1st year (-$0) ( 20.5% back on $5k) Rewards: $1025 Annual fee: $0 $139 Spend required:$5k in 6 mos. Best for: Among highest offers ever seen for simple points SIMPLE 60k/100k
American Express^® Gold Rewards Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $930Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50) (≈ 7.8% back on $12k) Rewards: ≈ $1180 Card fee: $250 Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. Best for: Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges LUCRATIVE
record-high RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120) (≈ 15.6% back on $5k) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $120 Spend required:$5k in 6 mos. Best for: Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible LUCRATIVE 60k/100k ends June 11th
best American Express Cobalt^® Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Card fee: deducted (-$156) (≈ 8.3% back on $9k) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $156 Spend required:$9k in 12 mos. Best for: Best overall card in Canada LUCRATIVE
Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Valuation (BONUS) $655Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $2k in 3 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Welcome bonus (after another $5.5k in 1y): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (2k$): 10,000 pts ($100) Earn on min. spend ($5.5k): 27,500 pts ($275) Card fee: deducted (-$120) ( 8.7% back on $7.5k) Rewards: $775 Card fee: $120 Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k) Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate SIMPLE 12k ends July 1st
TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $641Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $7.5k min. spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on $7.5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $4.5k in spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on another $4.5k in spend: 4,500 pts (≈ $67) Card fee (year 1): rebated the 1st year (-$0) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) (≈ 5.3% back on $12k) Rewards: ≈ $641 Annual fee: $0 $139 Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)^† Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
Platinum Card^® from American Express Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $652Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Annual travel credit (year 1): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 1): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$799) Renewal bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Annual travel credit (year 2): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 2): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$799) (≈ 6.5% back on $10k) Rewards: ≈ $1451 Card fee: $799 Spend required:$10k in 3 mos. Best for: Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards LUCRATIVE
Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card Valuation (BONUS) $601Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k in 3 mos.): 60,000 pts ($600) Welcome bonus (after another $7k in 14 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (3k$): 6,000 pts ($60) Earn on min. spend ($7k): 14,000 pts ($140) Card fee: deducted (-$399) ( 6.0% back on $10k) Rewards: $1000 Card fee: $399 Spend required:$10k in 14 mos. (or $3k) Best for: 10 airport lounge passes and no FX fees SIMPLE 12k ends October 31st
TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $527Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $12k min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on 12k min. spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Anniversary bonus (after another $12k in spend): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on another 12k in spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599) (≈ 2.2% back on $24k) Rewards: ≈ $1126 Annual fee: $599 Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k) Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges) LUCRATIVE 150k/200k
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $520Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 15,000 pts (≈ $225) (≈ 10.4% back on $5k) Rewards: ≈ $919 Card fee: $399 Spend required:$5k in 6 mos. Best for: Lucrative pts and 6 passes for VIP airport lounges LUCRATIVE 200k/200k limited time
American Express^® Business Gold Rewards Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $514Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$199) Also offered but not included in Valuation: quarterly spending bonus (≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k) Rewards: ≈ $713 Card fee: $199 Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos. Best for: More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios LUCRATIVE
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $442Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 9,375 pts (≈ $141) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 25,000 pts (≈ $375) with extra $2500 spend (≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k) Rewards: ≈ $1041 Card fee: $599 Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos. Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits LUCRATIVE
Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120) (≈ 23.8% back on $1.5k) Rewards: ≈ $477 Card fee: $120 Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos. Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels LUCRATIVE
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Best credit card offers (May 2025)		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
launch	BMO VIPorter World Elite^®* Mastercard^®* Min. income (card): $80k or $150kMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Min. spend (bonus): $18k in 12 mos. (or $5k/$9k for lower bonus)	≈ $1590Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $5k): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $9k more): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend ($5k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 8,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend ($9k more): 18,000 pts (≈ $270) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $1590 Card fee: $0 $199	Incredible offer for those with more spending	limited time
launch	BMO VIPorter Mastercard^®* Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 12 mos. (or $3k/$6k for lower bonus)	≈ $750Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $3k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend ($3k): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($3k more): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 4,000 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $750 Card fee: $0 $89	Great offer for those with more spending	limited time
	TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite^* Card Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 months	$1025Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 115,000 pts ($575) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Annual travel credit (2024): On 1st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2025): On 1st $500 hotel booking ($100) Card fee: rebated the 1st year (-$0) Rewards: $1025 Annual fee: $0 $139	Among highest offers ever seen for simple points
	American Express^® Gold Rewards Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months	≈ $930Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50) Rewards: ≈ $1180 Card fee: $250	Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges
record-high	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $120	Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible	ends June 11th apply now
best	American Express Cobalt^® Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months	≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $156	Best overall card in Canada
	Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Min. income (card): $12kMinimum personal income of $12,000 Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)	$655Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $2k in 3 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Welcome bonus (after another $5.5k in 1y): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (2k$): 10,000 pts ($100) Earn on min. spend ($5.5k): 27,500 pts ($275) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: $775 Card fee: $120	Very good travel insurance and earn rate	ends July 1st
	TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Min. spend (bonus): $12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)^†	≈ $641Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $7.5k min. spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on $7.5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $4.5k in spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on another $4.5k in spend: 4,500 pts (≈ $67) Card fee (year 1): rebated the 1st year (-$0) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) Rewards: ≈ $641 Annual fee: $0 $139	Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
	Platinum Card^® from American Express Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.	≈ $652Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Annual travel credit (year 1): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 1): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$799) Renewal bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Annual travel credit (year 2): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 2): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$799) Rewards: ≈ $1451 Card fee: $799	Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards
	Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card Min. income (card): $12kMinimum personal income of $12,000 Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 14 mos. (or $3k for lower bonus)	$601Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k in 3 mos.): 60,000 pts ($600) Welcome bonus (after another $7k in 14 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (3k$): 6,000 pts ($60) Earn on min. spend ($7k): 14,000 pts ($140) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Rewards: $1000 Card fee: $399	10 airport lounge passes and no FX fees	ends October 31st
	TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card Min. income (card): $150k or $200kMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Min. spend (bonus): $24k in 12 mos. (or $12k for lower bonus)	≈ $527Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $12k min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on 12k min. spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Anniversary bonus (after another $12k in spend): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on another 12k in spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599) Rewards: ≈ $1126 Annual fee: $599	For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card Min. income (card): $200k or $200kMinimum personal income of $200,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $520Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Rewards: ≈ $919 Card fee: $399	Lucrative pts and 6 passes for VIP airport lounges	limited time
	American Express^® Business Gold Rewards Card Card: no business required Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $514Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$199) Also offered but not included in Valuation: quarterly spending bonus Rewards: ≈ $713 Card fee: $199	More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $442Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 9,375 pts (≈ $141) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 25,000 pts (≈ $375) with extra $2500 spend Rewards: ≈ $1041 Card fee: $599	For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
	Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $477 Card fee: $120	Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
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Here’s an overview of why it’s worth getting travel cards just for the different types of insurance — even if, for some inexplicable reason, you wouldn’t want hundreds of dollars worth of free travel. It’s while you wait for our detailed Flytrippers guide to each of the many types of insurance.

Medical insurance

The most important one. If something happens on your trip. But don’t pay for it! Plenty of cards cover you for free and what’s more, you do NOT need to pay for the trip with your card for this type of insurance, contrary to another common myth (there are so many myths given that few people really know what they’re talking about in the credit card world).

So you can apply for a good credit card now, even if you’ve already paid for your trip, and still be covered!

Flight delay insurance

It’s such a shame that so many people don’t even know this useful insurance exists. If your flight is delayed, if you simply pay for your flight with a good card, you don’t have to go begging the airline or get stuck in their terrible hotel (if they don’t simply refuse to give you any…): you’re going to get a nice hotel and meals free of charge effortlessly.

I’ve used this insurance 12 times and it’s so easy to use… it’s so simple to just pay for your flight with a good card.

Baggage loss/delay insurance

If you don’t fly like the pros (who never bring checked bags), of course, your bag will eventually be lost or delayed. You can easily update your wardrobe for free with this insurance!

Taking advantage of this insurance and hoping for a delay is honestly the only good reason to bring checked baggage (especially when checked bags are free).

Trip cancellation insurance

If you have to cancel your trip for a good covered reason, the insurance will reimburse everything.

So there’s no need to pay a lot more for nothing just for flights that are refundable!

Trip interruption insurance

Same as above, but this one’s for if you’ve already left.

Rental car insurance

So you don’t pay for nothing every time you rent a car!

It’s almost double the price when you take their damage insurance (LDW/CDW), which is included free of charge on almost all cards, even the terrible ones with no annual fee.

Hotel burglary insurance

If you get robbed in your room, the insurance will cover you.

Is that risk high? Of course not. But the insurance is free, so it’s obviously better to have it than to not have it.

Insurance for your non-trip purchases

Even if it’s not travel-related, all good credit cards cover your purchases with a few months’ protection AND an extended warranty! Some even offer insurance for mobile phones. Full details coming soon!

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Summary

If you want free insurance for your trips, look into the world of travel rewards! Credit cards have free insurance, but by taking advantage of welcome rewards, you even get paid for free insurance!

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The Government of Canada continues to continue to take action, and in the wake of recent incidents, it has decided to ban all flights on Boeing airplanes… unless you have special insurance. Flytrippers happens to have some truly good travel insurance tips.