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CIBC may lose Aerosplan program to TD

GeneralEdward Kiledjian

Aeroplan started as Air Canada's frequent flyer program and has matured into a full featured loyalty programs with hundreds of partners. CIBC has been the banking partner for many years which means it can offer its customers Aeroplan points for using a credit card, getting a mortgage, etc.

The CBC is reporting that CIBC may be looking to create its own loyalty program and that TD may have bid $100M to become the new Aeroplan banking partner.

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Air Canada iOS app now supports in-flight streaming entertainment

technologyEdward Kiledjian

Air Canada released an update to its IOS app (iPhone and iPad) to add its new low cost carrier (Rouge) and customers will be able to stream in-flight entertainment to your device on selected Rouge aircrafts when you connect to the planes on-board WIFI network. 

Introducing player, Air Canada rouge's In-Flight Entertainment System

Air Canada rouge is redefining the way you experience in-flight entertainment with player. You can now stream movies, TV shows and music directly to your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch! Simply connect to the wireless network on Air Canada rouge flights to get started.

Air Canada App for iPad
You can download the app from the iTunes store here or you the appstore update on your device.

Canadian companies showing BB10 some love

technologyEdward Kiledjian
We are 7 days away from the launch of Blackberry 10 and RIM is maintaining its promise of 70,000 apps at launch. Demos and leaks have already shown Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Foursquare clients. We also expect the major public media apps like Songza, Pandora, HULU Mobile and Sticher to make their services available.
Canadian companies will be showing Blackberry 10 some love and now we are learning that some household names will also release BB10 optimized apps including Air Canada, President's Choice, Tim Horton's and the Weather Network.
If RIM can deliver an excellent user experience wrapped in a healthy and thriving ecosystem then the new Blackberry 10 may just have a chance.

Blackberry 10 Facebook app

Blackberry 10 FourSquare app