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British Airways Executive Club moves to revenue based earning
British Airways is the next airline that will be moving to a revenue based earning model rather than awarding Avios based on flight distance. The change will take effect as of October 18 and it will see Avios awarded as follows:
- Blue members will receive 6 Avios per qualifying* £1 spent
- Bronze members will receive 7 Avios per qualifying £1 spent
- Silver members will receive 8 Avios per qualifying £1 spent
- Gold members will receive 9 Avios per qualifying £1 spent
Members will earn the above rates on base fares nd carrier imposed surcharges but not on government fees and taxes. With the majority of British Airways flights between Canada and the UK consisting of carrier imposed surcharges (especially so for economy class) it’s good to know you’ll earn Avios on that portion of the spend.
As of that date the airline will also being awarding Avios on ancillary purchases including upgrades, pre-paid seat selection and baggage fees.
There are pros and cons to revenue based earning, for example when airlines move to revenue based earn models, which many have already, it takes away the ability earn a lot of points or in this case Avios on any long distance flights that are bought on really cheap seat sale fares. On the flipside those who are higher spenders such as those buying last minute tickets have the ability to earn more than when it is based on distance.
Click here to learn more about these latest changes to British Airways Executive Club
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Earn up to 5x points with the Aeroplan eStore Tech Event
The Aeroplan eStore is holding a Tech Event where members can earn up to 5x Aeroplan points when shopping online with select electronics retailers. This event runs until July 23, 2023.
Click here to learn more about the tech event
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Three additional Cobalt Card multiplier locations
Thanks to several contributors over on RFD we have added three more Walmart locations to our Cobalt Mutlipliers list. Unfortunately these ones are all 1x points:
- Walmart Milton 1000 | Milton, Ontario
- Walmart Mississauga (Meadowvale) 3054 | Mississauga, Ontario
Walmart Oakville 3064 | Oakville, Ontario
Click here to check out our complete Cobalt Confirmed Multipliers list.
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Air France: Fly between Toronto and Europe in business class from only $2,533 round trip! Click here for more details and to book this offer
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Canadian Bonus Offers
Marriott Bonvoy
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AeroMexico Rewards
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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
– Receive up to 60% Bonus Mileage Plan Miles when you buy or gift miles. Valid until Aug 20, 23 More…
Marriott Bonvoy
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Radisson Rewards
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United MileagePlus
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