On occasion we have mentioned the company Plastiq here on Rewards Canada. They are a company that allows you to pay companies that don’t accept credit cards with your credit card. Essentially you pay Plastiq with your credit card and they submit the payment on your behalf. Of course, there is a fee for doing […]
Year: 2015
In Defence of Loyalty Programs
Recently, the loyalty industry has really taken it on the chin. The latest coming from the results of a global study commissioned by Aimia on the perceived value of reward programs. Aimia (operators of Canada’s Aeroplan program) polled more than 20,000 people representing 11 countries and came to the conclusion that collectors don’t feel they’re […]
September 16 Update: The new VIPorter program offers up to a 7% return, Fairmont offer for Scotia Amex Platinum and much more!
Here are Wednesday’s news, bonuses and travel deals! News, Tips & Tricks We now know that you’ll get a 5 to 7% return on spending with the new Porter VIPorter program! Read our review of the new program here. In other Porter Airlines news they will start flying between Toronto City and Melbourne (Florida that […]
Front of the Line – The unsung benefit of American Express Cards
Most of the time on Rewards Canada we discuss bonus points, sign up offers or insurance benefits that come with credit and charge cards. Occasionally we discuss lounge access from these cards but there are other benefits that we don’t touch upon as much. One benefit that my family has taken advantage of over and […]
September 15 Update: WestJet officially announces LGW services, the new Porter VIPorter is launched, AIR MILES Budget Bonus
Pretty busy Tuesday!! News, Tips & Tricks Rewards Canada’s Instagram shot from this morning’s WestJet press conference announcing service to London Gatwick Yesterday we let you know that The Platinum Card from American Express had an email for an exclusive 10% discount for flying on Air Canada within Canada or to the U.S.. Turns out […]
The new Porter VIPorter is here – Introducing elite tiers plus changes in earning and redemption (now revenue based)
Nearly a month ago Porter Airlines announced that they were enhancing the VIPorter program. As of today those details are now out. As we knew from their teaser in August they would be moving to a revenue based program rather than flat rate points for earning and burning. They also said their will be Elite […]
British Airways Executive Club Award Sale – Save 40% on award tickets between Canada and London!
Wow the American Express 25% transfer bonus from Membership Rewards to British Airways Executive Club just got a whole lot better! How so? British Airways has just launched a reward sale that discounts Executive Club award tickets between Canada and London by 40%. Simply book your award travel by September 27 for travel between October […]