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

An Introduction to Fare Rules, Part 2: Ticket Changes
Guides Jul 26, 2021

Airline change rules are highly complex. Here are some key pieces of knowledge which could help save money when travel...

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Porter Airlines Is Expanding: New Routes & Embraer Jets
News Jul 15, 2021

Porter Airlines has purchased 80 Embraer jets, expanding their fleet as they begin serving routes across North America and the...

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How to Search and Book Aeroplan Award Flights
Guides Jul 6, 2021

With international travel back on the horizon, let's revisit the best strategies for searching and booking Aeroplan awards.

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Strategizing Around the Chase 5/24 Rule
Guides Jun 25, 2021

Chase offers access to some unique loyalty programs for Canadians, although there are some tricky barriers to navigate.

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Avios Multi-Carrier Awards: What’s New in 2021
Guides Jun 18, 2021

We decided to test the waters on the British Airways Avios multi-carrier award to see if anything has changed in...

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An Introduction to Fare Rules, Part 1: Cancellations and No-Shows
Guides Jun 9, 2021

By understanding cancellation and no-show policies, passengers can find compatible fare combinations and leverage their rights on accidental no-shows.

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Getting Started with Credit Cards as an International Student
Guides May 27, 2021

International students who come to Canada have lots of opportunities to get into the game, first with the Big 5...

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Redeeming Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles on Air Canada
Guides May 21, 2021

Singapore Airlines charges only 23,000 KrisFlyer miles one-way for Air Canada business class, a great sweet spot against Aeroplan's dynamic...

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