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Aeroplan 90k business to Delhi: daily nonstop starts August 1.

Air India's new 787-9 goes daily nonstop on Delhi-Toronto from August 1, 2026, shaving three hours off the westbound leg by dropping the Vienna refuel stop. Aeroplan's fixed partner chart prices business class at 90,000 points one way in the 6,001-8,000 mile band, versus Air Canada's own dynamic 256,000 points on the same route. No fuel surcharges, just the $39 CAD partner booking fee. The 787-9 brings Elevate Ascent suites in business with 1-2-1 layout and sliding doors, plus Air India's first premium economy on a Canada-India route—though that cabin can't be booked as an Aeroplan award.

the play

Book AI187 on the 787-9 for 90,000 Aeroplan points in business before the August 1 launch date locks in the shorter nonstop route.

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BA Amex Premium Plus: 58% Avios cut coming October 7. Act now.

American Express UK is slashing Avios earnings on the British Airways Premium Plus Card by up to 58% on BA and BA Holidays purchases, dropping from 3 Avios to 1.25 Avios per GBP effective October 7, 2026. Regular spend drops from 1.5 to 1.25 Avios per GBP, a 17% cut. The only remaining value is the 2-4-1 Companion Voucher after spending 15,000 GBP, but the card is becoming uncompetitive overall.

the play

Front-load your BA and BA Holidays spending on this card before October 7, 2026, to lock in the higher earn rates, then reconsider whether the Companion Voucher justifies keeping the card afterward.

#devaluations #cards #british airways #american express #avios #credit card devaluation

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United Polaris for 27k: Cardholder discount finally delivers real inventory.

United's 27,000-mile Polaris business award between Newark and LAX/SFO is a genuine cardholder discount, not a phantom. The 10% off standard 30k-35k pricing is combined with extra saver inventory for cardmembers. These nonstop 787-9 flights also include Polaris lounge access before departure and on arrival, matching the Delta One experience. No guest access, but the lounge is available on arrival too.

the play

Book a nonstop Newark-San Francisco or Newark-Los Angeles Polaris flight using a United cobrand card to lock in the 27,000-mile rate and lounge access.

#awards #deals #united airlines #polaris business class #award travel #credit card strategy

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