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Several additions and updates to confirmed Cobalt Multiplier locations
Thanks to Kayla and Klar for the following additions to our list:
- Kama Restaurant | Calgary, Alberta 1x points
- CAA (Canadian Automobile Association) | Canada Wide 2x points
And thanks to MTL_Traveler for the following updates to existing entries:
- Bellwoods Brewery (Bottle shop – Ossington Avenue) now codes as 1x
- Dispensaire microbrewery changed payment processors and no longer accepts Amex.
- Tacos Nation codes as 1x points in store.
Click here to check out our complete Cobalt Confirmed Multipliers list.
American Express Cobalt Card monthly cap now in place for 5x points earning
Speaking of Cobalt – a reminder that as of yesterday the monthly cap on the 5x points earning kicked in instead of the annual cap. Cobalt cardmembers will now earn 5x points points on eats and drinks spending of $2,500 per month (per Amex this resets on the 1st of each month) instead of $30,000 annually (the $2,500 per month does add up to $30K however) Click here to learn more about the American Express Cobalt Card
Finnair Plus switching to Avios in 2024
Finnair Plus will be adopting Avios as their loyalty currency in early 2024. Avios is currently the currency in use by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling. Finnair will also be moving to a revenue based earn model (as we have already seen by BA and Iberia) when the program changes take place. Finnair does not have a significant presence in Canada as they only run summer seasonal flights between Toronto and Helsinki so I don’t foresee this affecting too many Canadians due to their limited presence
I do feel we should be safe to assume that members will be able to transfer Avios to/from Finnair once they do switch over. This flexibility is one of the best features of the programs that operate with Avios as their currency as members can take advantage of promos and partners that are exclusive to one airline (one example is Qatar Airways and Sixt car rental) but then transfer the Avios over to the program that works best for the member in terms of redemption.
Click here to learn more about the Finnair Plus changes
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Deals:
TravelPro: 15% off carry on bags! Valid until Aug 15, 23. Click here for more details
Etihad Airways Early Bird Sale: Fly from Canada to India from $779 one way in Economy Class. Book by Aug 17 for travel Sep 1, 23 – Mar 31, 24. Click here to book this offer.
Fairmont Hotels: Save up to 25% on stays at Fairmont Hotel & Resorts in North & Central America. Book by Sep 5, 23 for stays until Dec 30, 23. Click here for more details & to book this offer.
Canadian Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
– Earn 20,000 Bonus Aeroplan points per family of 4 when you add Disneyland park tickets to your Flight & Hotel package to Huntington Beach, California. Book by Aug 31 for travel until Dec 31, 23. More…
AIR MILES
– Earn up to 100 bonus AIR MILES Reward Miles when you rent with Budget Car Rental for 3 or more days in Canada or the U.S. Book by Sep 4 for rentals until Nov 30, 23. More…
Other Bonus Offers
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
– 4x Mileage Plan Miles when you rent with Hertz in U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico. Valid until Dec 31, 23 More…
ALL Accor Live Limitless
– Saudi Arabia Triple ALL Rewards points + up to 25% off for stays at participating Accor hotels in Saudi Arabia. Book by Sep 7 for stays until Sep 30, 23. More…
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
– Triple KrisFlyer Miles + 25% discount for stays of 3 or more days at the Dusit Thani Maldives. Book now for stays until Oct 31, 23 More…
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