An email just came through from American Express for my Platinum Card that provides even further detail to our post from earlier today: Limited Time Offer: Increased value in American Express Use Points for Purchases (1,000 points = up to $20!) which effectively doubles that! From today until July 20 you will earn double points […]
Month: April 2020
April 21 Update: Air Canada temporarily suspends transborder U.S. flights, 2x cash back at Rakuten, Emirates pushes back re-launch of flights to July 1
Air Canada has announced the suspension of all U.S. transborder flights as of April 26. This is in response to the extension of the closure of the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel for another 30 days. Air Canada has been flying limited flights between Canada and the U.S. since the middle of March primarily for […]
Limited Time Offer: Increased value in American Express Use Points for Purchases (1,000 points = up to $20!)
On April 17 American Express Canada started new promotions for redeeming Membership Rewards points on non-travel purchases. In light of the current global situation with COVID-19 American Express wanted to continue to provide value to their cardmembers and with virtually no one redeeming or being able to redeem for travel they came out with this […]
April 20 Update: Amex Platinum cardmembers to receive annual travel credit replacement, WestJet removes more domestic flights for May, up to 3x cash back with Rakuten
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 […]
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. The bonus varies by member and will be revealed to you after you log in to buy miles. I received a maximum bonus of 40% while OMAAT reports an offer of up to 60%. If you […]
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 their previous promotion where you can receive Altitude Qualifying Status Miles for donating Aeroplan miles you can now earn your way to an actual Altitude status level with this newest promotion. Simply earn 50,000 Aeroplan Miles […]
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. Meanwhile if you are travelling by boat, bus or rail you may be required or asked to do so as well: Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced new measures requiring all […]