Alex Dushkin

Writer

Countries Visited
6
Credit Cards Open
25
Favourite Destination
Canada
Elite Status
Aeroplan 25K + Marriott Bonvoy Platinum + Hilton Honors Diamond
Favourite Airline Cabin
Air Canada Signature Class

Meet Alex

Alex’s journey with Miles & Points began in 2019, about a year after moving to Canada as an international student from Moldova. He has thrived by engaging with a strong community, while also eager to develop his own strategy and hone his creativity.

The excitement of the game, the ups and downs, the approvals, rejections, calls, trips, tickets, takeoffs, landings, cramped economy seats and luxurious suites with mountain views are all what drive Alex to continue earning and burning. His success has been driven by constant leaps of faith, for which he has been rewarded quite handsomely.

Award travel has reshaped his life in ways that go beyond aspirational flights and hotels. Alex has found a passion for aviation photography, now an indispensable hobby. He lives in Richmond near Vancouver International Airport, a prime location for planespotting.

As a former Prince of Travel writer, Alex has applied his broad understanding of the game to cover all sorts of topics, with a focus on aviation, creative uses of loyalty programs, and US credit card strategies.

 Meet the rest of the team
Countries Visited
6
Credit Cards Open
25
Favourite Destination
Canada
Elite Status
Aeroplan 25K + Marriott Bonvoy Platinum + Hilton Honors Diamond
Favourite Airline Cabin
Air Canada Signature Class

Articles by Alex

How to Book Complex Trips with Multiple Points Currencies
Guides May 23, 2022

When planning larger trips, exploring multiple loyalty programs is key to ensuring you can get the most optimal routings at...

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How to Choose Hotels in Major Cities
Guides Mar 22, 2022

Choosing a hotel in a city centre can be daunting with dozens of options. Here's a breakdown of hotel tiers...

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Amex US: How to Maximize Upgrade & Downgrade Paths
Guides Nov 3, 2021

American Express in the United States only allows cardmembers to get a welcome bonus once on any given card. This...

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Singapore Airlines Launches Flights to Vancouver
News Oct 12, 2021

More than a decade on from their last flight to Canada, Singapore Airlines will finally be resuming service to Vancouver...

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How to Search and Book Alaska Mileage Plan Award Flights
Guides Oct 5, 2021

Let's take a look at how to optimally search for award space when redeeming Alaska miles, between Alaska's fast and...

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Summer Travel in Canada: A Road Trip Around Nova Scotia
Guides Sep 14, 2021

As soon as Nova Scotia reopened to vaccinated travellers, I promptly booked a trip, and thoroughly enjoyed my road trip...

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Review: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Reviews Sep 2, 2021

After a recent stay, I consider the Marriott Harbourfront the best Marriott hotel in Halifax, with direct access to the...

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Chase Sapphire Cards Adding New Benefits & Credits
News Aug 14, 2021

Chase will be adding dining and travel benefits to their flagship Sapphire card lineup, making the cards more attractive to...

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How to Search and Book British Airways Avios Award Flights
Guides Aug 9, 2021

The British Airways search engine can get quite inefficient at times. Here's a refresher on the best ways to locate...

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Playing the Credit Card Game in Quebec
Guides Jul 30, 2021

Residents of Quebec may face different regulations governing credit card offers, requiring different strategies for earning travel rewards.

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