Here’s the winner of our Iceland flights giveaway

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)
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS Show other cards
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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 SEE CARD DETAILS
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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	SEE MORE 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	SEE MORE 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	SEE MORE
	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	SEE MORE
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 SEE MORE  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	SEE MORE
	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	SEE MORE 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	SEE MORE
	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	SEE MORE
	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	SEE MORE 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)	SEE MORE
	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	SEE MORE 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	SEE MORE
	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	SEE MORE
	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	SEE MORE
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Summary

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