Flytrippers recently ran a giveaway in collaboration with PLAY, the Icelandic ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) that flies to Hamilton in the greater Toronto area. It’s now time to unveil who won a pair of plane tickets to beautiful Iceland! And I share an important reminder that EVERYONE can get free flights so easily with travel rewards deals.
Here’s the winner’s name — and how you can get the same thing even if you didn’t win.
Winner of Flytrippers X PLAY giveaway
Our lucky Flytrippers fan is Mélyna B. !
Congratulations (check your email for the details), and for everyone else , stay tuned for more Flytrippers giveaways.
Guaranteed free flights for all travelers
If you are interested in free flights, it’s more than time for you to stop missing out on the travel rewards deals our Flytrippers fans took advantage of to earn a whopping 3 MILLION DOLLARS in free travel collectively.
The new increased offer for $825 completely free on the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is a great example: it gives you a value of $825 in points of the more simple type, redeemable for any travel expense on any website. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
You’ll earn 6 pts/$ (6%) at Sobeys/Safeway/Thrifty Foods/IGA and 5 pts/$ (5%) at all other grocery stores. That means 5%-6% almost everywhere with the gift cards trick and even 3.5%-4.5% everywhere (including Costco) with the similar prepaid card trick.
The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card also has no foreign transaction fees , so you can avoid that 2.5% junk fee that all but 5 Canadian credit cards charge you.
If you want to learn more or ask your questions, join us for our live video on travel rewards with a presentation of this deal and a Q&A session. It’s this Monday, August 5, at 9 PM Eastern.
Best credit card offers (May 2025)
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 (2025): On 1st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2026): 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
Valuation (BONUS)
≈ $849Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 65,000 pts (≈ $585) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120)Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $270) with extra $17,000 spend
(≈ 28.3% back on $3k)
Rewards: ≈ $969
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos. spend $3k in 3 mos. (OR $20k in 12 mos. for 110k pts)
Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
Valuation (BONUS)
≈ $933Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 75,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $108) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$150) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$150)Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $360) with extra $24,000 spend
(≈ 15.6% back on $6k)
Rewards: ≈ $1083
Card fee: $150
Spend required:$6k in 3 mos.
Best for: For those who already have the one above
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
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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
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
No min. inc.
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
No min. inc.
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
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
No min. inc.
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
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. spend $12k in 12 mos.†
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
LUCRATIVE
60k/100k
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
No min. inc.
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
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) spend $24k in 12 mos.†
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
LUCRATIVE
150k/200k
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
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 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $450) with extra $37,500 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
No min. inc.
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SIMPLE
60k/100k
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 (2025): On 1st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2026): On 1st $500 hotel booking ($100) Card fee: rebated the 1st year (-$0)
Rewards: $1025
Annual fee: $0 $139
(20.5% back on $5k)
Spend required:
$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Among highest offers ever seen for simple points
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
Valuation (BONUS)
≈ $849Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 65,000 pts (≈ $585) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120)Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $270) with extra $17,000 spend
Rewards: ≈ $969
Card fee: $120
(≈ 28.3% back on $3k)
Spend required:
$3k in 3 mos. spend $3k in 3 mos. (OR $20k in 12 mos. for 110k pts)
Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
Valuation (BONUS)
≈ $933Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 75,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $108) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$150) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$150)Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $360) with extra $24,000 spend
Rewards: ≈ $1083
Card fee: $150
(≈ 15.6% back on $6k)
Spend required:
$6k in 3 mos.
Best for: For those who already have the one above
SIMPLE
80k/150k
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)
Rewards: ≈ $1590
Card fee: $0 $199
(≈ 8.8% back on $18k)
Spend required:
$18k in 12 mos. (or $5k/$9k)
Best for: Incredible offer for those with more spending
SIMPLE
No min. inc.
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)
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card fee: $0 $89
(≈ 7.5% back on $10k)
Spend required:
$10k in 12 mos. (or $3k/$6k)
Best for: Great offer for those with more spending
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
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)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
(≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Spend required:
$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges
LUCRATIVE
60k/100k
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)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
(≈ 15.6% back on $5k)
Spend required:
$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
Valuation (BONUS)
≈ $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
(≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Spend required:
$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: Best overall card in Canada
SIMPLE
12k
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)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
(8.7% back on $7.5k)
Spend required:
$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
LUCRATIVE
60k/100k
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)
Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
(≈ 5.3% back on $12k)
Spend required:
$12k in 12 mos. spend $12k in 12 mos.†
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
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)
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
(≈ 6.5% back on $10k)
Spend required:
$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards
SIMPLE
12k
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)
Rewards: $1000
Card fee: $399
(6.0% back on $10k)
Spend required:
$10k in 14 mos. (or $3k)
Best for: 10 airport lounge passes and no FX fees
LUCRATIVE
150k/200k
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)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
(≈ 2.2% back on $24k)
Spend required:
$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k) spend $24k in 12 mos.†
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
LUCRATIVE
200k/200k
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)
Rewards: ≈ $919
Card fee: $399
(≈ 10.4% back on $5k)
Spend required:
$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Lucrative pts and 6 passes for VIP airport lounges
LUCRATIVE
No min. inc.
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 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $450) with extra $37,500 spend
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
(≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k)
Spend required:
$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
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