Starwood has released the details of the next systemwide promotion for SPG members. Registration is now open for the offer titled Great Weeks, Grand Weekends which will award Double Starpoints starting with your second stay. You’ll also receive 500 bonus Starpoints if that 2nd stay or beyond includes a weekend night (Friday or Saturday, Thursday […]
Month: December 2017
December 15 Update: WestJet & American part ways, Up to 3,000 Bonus Points on your next IHG stay, changes to Aeroplan earning on First Air
WestJet Rewards will be losing their first ever airline partner next year. American Airlines and WestJet will part ways at the end of July 2018. The partnership has been around since June of 2012 but with the announcement last week that WestJet and Delta are looking at forming a Joint Venture it is no wonder […]
Hotel Review: Manitou Springs Resort, Watrous, SK
We welcome another hotel review from Rewards Canada contributor Bill Wheatley: I had the occasion to spend a couple of days at the Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa. This is an older hotel, but is kept in good condition. In fact, it was under renovation during my stay. The renovation work in no way […]
A closer look at the Membership Rewards Fixed Points Travel program
This post is the third and final part of a closer look at American Express’ Membership Rewards program. Since 2014 Rewards Canada has rated it as the number one loyalty currency for Canadians, and while the program has evolved over time, innovative new features keep the program at the top of our list. One of […]
December 12 Update: Delta SkyMiles lowers earning rates on partner airlines, World of Hyatt category changes, Air France Seat Sale
Delta SkyMiles is lowering the amount of SkyMiles earned on many of their partner airlines in select fare classes. For example, here is a comparison of what you earn flying on WestJet now and after the changes take effect on January 1. The good news is that WestJet flights will now count towards Medallion qualifying […]
It’s Official – Fairmont President’s Club will end on July 2, 2018, to be integrated into Le Club AccorHotels
Last week we were discussing the fact that Visa Infinite Privilege cards were losing the Fairmont Elite Status benefit tied into the cards and one of our readers mentioned the same thing is happening for the Platinum Card from American Express. We speculated the reasoning behind it was due to the fact that Fairmont President’s […]
You can now redeem WestJet Rewards dollars for flights on Qantas
It was told to us in a press release early this year that you could expect a Qantas redemption option with WestJet Rewards by the end of 2017. Well it’s here now! As of today you are now be able to redeem WestJet Rewards dollars for flights on Qantas! This marks the fourth major airline […]