Radisson Rewards have further updated their policy
in regards to points expiration and elite status. Previously they
extended points expiry by 6 months and extended elite status set to end
February 2021 to February 2022. Now they have updated that policy by
further extending the pause of points expiration and added an elite
earning rollover component. These are some welcome updates to the
program seeing how travel is still curtailed. Of course if you have the
Platinum Card from American Express you don’t have to worry about losing
Gold Elite status since that will automatically update each year you
have the card however for those of you who don’t the addition of elite
earning rollover will hopefully help you out for 2022.
- Point expiration suspension: We are extending our pause on the
expiration of Radisson Rewards points. Any points that were set to
expire between March 1, 2020 and March 30, 2021 will now expire on March
31, 2021, if the account remains inactive. - Elite status extension: We have extended your 2020 status –
whether it’s Silver, Gold or Platinum – through February 2022, for those
whose status would have expired in February 2021. This means you will
continue to enjoy all the great Silver, Gold or Platinum member benefits
you have access to today. - Elite earning roll over: All eligible nights and stays earned in
2020 will roll over to 2021 and be applied toward maintaining or
increasing your Elite status in 2022.
These updates from Radisson Rewards have been added to our COVID-19 resource page
Image via Radisson Hotels
One more new American Express Cobalt Card Multiplier for you, well hopefully as the final charge hasn’t posted yet. This one is an iconic Calgary restaurant: CB Drive Inn. The other day we made it out there for some Diners, Drive-ins and Dives (Copyright Food Network)
food from this joint that has been a Calgary institution (and by
institurion some will say a good institution whilte others will say
really bad) since the 1970s. Low and behold going through the drive thru
and there’s the American Express Shop Small sticker so out came the
Cobalt card! Our chili dogs, fries and drinks should not only earn 5x
points but we should also receive $5 back thanks to the current Amex
Shop Small promotion. Learn more about Confirmed Cobalt Multiplier locations here and learn more about Amex’s Shop Small promotion here.
Airline Schedule Updates
A summary Canadian operations based on data from RoutesOnline and other
sources. Remember that many of these route plans are subject to change
and right now they are changing frequently!
Here is WestJet‘s planned international operations for the month of September
Calgary – Atlanta 3 weekly 737-700 (selected dates -800)
Calgary – London Gatwick 3 weekly 787-9
Calgary – Los Angeles 3 weekly 737-700
Calgary – Paris CDG 2 weekly 787-9
Toronto – Cancun 1 weekly 737-800
Toronto – Kingston 1 weekly 737-700
Toronto – Montego Bay 1 weekly 737-800
(Source RoutesOnline)
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.
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Deals:
Air Transat Here Comes the Sun Promotion. Early bird
perks and extra flexibility for travel between August 5, 2020, and
April 30, 2021 Book by September 11, 2020. Find out more here.
Book a South package and benefit from Option Flex* which allows you to:
Change your travel dates
Transfer your vacation packageCancel your trip
Price Drop Guarantee
A reduced deposit of only
$100
Final payment 25 days before departure
If you aren’t using the Ampli Cash Back app yet you can get $5 when you download the app and join today with promo code AMPLI5 Find out more here
Fairmont Hotels Stay Close – Buy Night 1 Get 1 Night free at select hotels in Canada, U.S. and Mexico. Find out more here
SkipTheDishes – Sign up with this link to get $5 off your first order over $15. Find out more here
WealthSimple Trade: Receive $5 when you deposit and trade at least $100 worth of stock with WealthSimple Trade. Find out more here (We will also receive $5 when you receive $5)
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
Preferred Hotel Group iPrefer
– OFFER EXTENDED Earn up to 5,000 Bonus iPrefer Points + Automatic Elite
Status for stays of 2 or more nights at participating Preferred Hotels
in Canada More… Book by Sep 2 for stays until Dec 31, 20
Other Bonus Offers
Etihad Guest
–
30% Guest Miles discount when you redeem miles for Etihad award flights. More… Book by Aug 27 for travel until May 31, 21
IHG Rewards Club
– 2,000 Bonus IHG Rewards Club Points for stays at the Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas. More… Book by Sep 8 for stays until Dec 30, 20
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
– Earn up to Triple KrisFlyer Miles when you rent a car with Avis for 2
or more days in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia,
New Zealand and Asia More… Book by Sep 30 for rentals until Oct 31, 20
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