Dec 18 Update: Air Canada rouge, Starwood Bonuses in Eastern U.S.,

Here is a summary of whats going today on Rewards Canada and the world of
travel rewards in Canada today:

News, Tips & Tricks

The big news today is the official launch of the much talked about leisure
airline from Air Canada. Called Air Canada rouge, the airline will first take
to skies on July 1, 2013 out of Toronto and Montreal to select destinations
in Europe and the Caribbean. Targeting the family/leisure markets with (supposedly)
lower fares Aeroplan members will still earn miles on these flights, albeit
a flat rate of mile instead of the actual mileage flown:

If you haven’t seen it yet, I am giving away a pair of Air Canada Maple
Leaf Lounge passes on the Rewards Canada Facebook page. You have to ‘like’ Rewards
Canada first and then comment below my post with which lounge you would use
the passes in. (Hint I’m also giving one away on the Frequent Flyer Bonuses Facebook page and the odds are even better there of winning!)
 

Bonus Offers

La Quinta Returns

– Earn up to Triple Returns Points for stays at select La Quinta locations
in the United States and Mexico. More… Until
Jan 10, 13

Le Club accorhotels

– 500 Bonus Le Club Accorhotels Points and up to 40% off for stays at participating
Mercure Hotels in the U.K.. More… Until Apr
14, 13

Saudi Arabian Alfursan (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)

– Double Alfursan Miles on Budget rentals in Saudi Arabia. More…
Until Feb 2, 13

– Double Alfursan Miles when you stay for a minimum three (3) nights at Amwaj
Rotana in a Club Rotana Room or a Club Rotana Suite. More…
Until Feb 28, 13

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)

– Earn up to 46,750 Bonus KrisFlyer Miles when you fly between Hong Kong
via Singapore and San Francisco. More…
Book by Mar 17 for travel Jan 1 – Mar 24, 13 Valid for residents of Hong Kong
or Macau only

Starwood Preferred Guest

– 500 Bonus Starpoints and up to 35% off for Thursday-Sunday stays at participating
Starwood Hotels in Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania or Virginia. More… Until
Mar 31, 13

TAP Portugal Victoria

– Quadruple Victoria Miles for stays at the Dom Pedro Palace (Lisbon), Dom
Pedro Golf, Dom Pedro Portobelo, Dom Pedro Marina and Meia Praia Beach Club
(Algarve) or Dom Pedro Baía Club and Dom Pedro Garajau (Madeira). More…
Book by Jan 31, 13 for stays until Feb 28, 13