An email was sent out to The Platinum Card from American Express
cardmembers late Friday afternoon with their first news about extending
benefits that aren’t really usable right now. This first bit of news
lets cardmembers know that if they haven’t used their $200 annual travel
credit and it was set to expire between January and September of this
year you’ll receive a replacement credit. Cardmembers don’t have to do
anything as American Express will reach out with details on how the
replacement will be added to your account.
Image via American Express
WestJet provided another domestic schedule update today with even more routes being cancelled in May:
The following city pairs have been temporarily removed from May 5-June 4, 2020:
|
Market |
Previous frequency |
|
Vancouver – Nanaimo |
2x daily |
|
Vancouver – Comox |
1x daily |
|
Vancouver – Regina |
4x weekly |
|
Vancouver – Saskatoon |
5x weekly |
|
Vancouver – Winnipeg |
3x daily |
|
Vancouver – Fort St. John |
1x daily |
|
Vancouver – Cranbrook |
1x daily |
|
Vancouver – Ottawa |
1x daily |
|
Vancouver – Montreal |
6x weekly |
|
Kelowna – Victoria |
12x weekly |
|
Calgary – Prince George |
1x daily |
|
Calgary – Ottawa |
2x daily |
|
Calgary – Montreal |
13x weekly |
|
Calgary – London, ON |
1x daily |
|
Calgary – Halifax |
17x weekly |
|
Edmonton – Comox |
6x weekly |
|
Edmonton – Victoria |
20x weekly |
|
Edmonton – Kelowna |
7x daily |
|
Edmonton – Grande Prairie |
13x weekly |
|
Edmonton – Yellowknife |
1x daily |
|
Edmonton – Saskatoon |
3x daily |
|
Edmonton – Regina |
3x daily |
|
Edmonton – Winnipeg |
20x weekly |
|
Edmonton – Ottawa |
2x weekly |
|
Edmonton – Halifax |
5x weekly |
|
Winnipeg – Ottawa |
1x daily |
|
Winnipeg – Regina |
1x daily |
|
Winnipeg – Halifax |
1x daily |
|
Toronto – Victoria |
4x weekly |
|
Toronto – Edmonton |
5 to 7x daily |
|
Toronto – Regina |
10x weekly |
|
Toronto – Saskatoon |
12x weekly |
In some of our posts about online shopping we mentioned that you can 2x cash back with select retailers at Rakuten. This has now been boosted and you can earn up to 3x cash back with select retailers. Find out more here.
Image via Rakuten
Remember to visit and bookmark our COVID-19 resource page
where we are keeping you up to date with all the latest airline, hotel,
lounges and loyalty program news, policies, closures and more.
Other resources on Rewards Canada to help you make the most of your points and miles right now:
- Shifting your loyalty program strategy to help during these trying and tough financial times
- In
light of what’s going on in the world should you shift to a cash back
credit card instead of a travel card? Why not a card that has both? - Use Instacart to circumvent Loblaw stores non-acceptance of Amex and to earn 5x points with the Cobalt Card
Posts since our last update:
- Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Buy Miles Mystery Bonus – 40% to 60% bonus reported
Alaska Airlines has revealed their next buy miles promotion for the Mileage Plan program that runs until May 31.…
- Receive Air Canada Altitude Prestige 25K status when you earn 50,000 Aeroplan Miles via everyday activities
Air Canada Aeroplan revealed another great stay at home promotion for their members today. Following in the footsteps of…
- Government of Canada makes it a requirement to wear masks when flying as of April 20
Canada’s Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau announced today that everyone traveling by air will be required to wear a mask.…
- April
17 Update: Air Canada updates international flight schedule, 20x PC
Optimum points at Shoppers, 40% bonus when buying Wyndham Rewards pointsAir Canada provided a major schedule update to their international operations yesterday. Based on the data it appears that…
Deals:
Casper: Take 10% off a mattress with code GOODSNOOZ. Valid through 5/11.
The Fairmont Hotels
Store has launched a white sale where you can save 20% on all beds,
linens, pillows, duvets, robes and towels. You can bring the comforts of
Fairmont Hotels home with this sale. Find out more here. This sale runs until April 20.
Hello Fresh: save $65 in total, including free shipping on the first box! Find out more here.
Missfresh: Simplify your life with 45% off your first 2 consecutive orders with code SIMPLIFY45. Find out more here.
Rewards Canada receives a small commission when you use any of
the above offers. You don’t have to chose to use our links but we thank
you in advance if you do.
Canadian Bonus Offers
N/A
Other Bonus Offers
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
– Earn up to a 60% bonus when you buy Mileage Plan miles. Bonus varies by member and will be revealed after you log in. More… Until May 31, 20
Hilton Honors
– OFFER UPDATED – Elite Status Match and Fast Track to Elite Status
Offer – Receive Hilton Honors elite status for 90 days when you hold
status with another hotel program and then stay 10 nights in 90 days to
keep Gold Status or 18 nights to keep Diamond status. More… Until ?
Marriott Bonvoy
– 2,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points PER NIGHT for stays at the Four Points by Sheraton Memphis East. More… Until May 31, 20
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
– Triple KrisFlyer Miles when you book a minimum of two consecutive nights stay at the Mandarin Orchard Singapore. More… Until May 31, 20
Wyndham Rewards
– 40% Bonus when you buy Wyndham Rewards Points. More… Until May 11, 20
– Double Wyndham Rewards Points on rentals of 1 or more days at participating Avis locations worldwide. More… Until Dec 31, 20
Follow Rewards Canada:
