News, Tips & Tricks Air Canada has launched a first of its kind crowdfunding website called Embarq to helps travellers raise funds to reach a travel goal. The site has actually been around since March when it soft launched. The website, created in partnership with marketing firm JWT, facilitates contributions to a travel goal by […]
Author: Rewards Canada Team
3 ways to keep your AIR MILES Reward Miles from expiring
With this next piece in our Guide to AIR MILES expiry we look at how you can keep your miles that are 5 or more years old from expiring at the end of this year. Tips 1 and 2 essentially come to the same result but take two different paths to get there while 3 […]
July 20 Update: Guide to AIR MILES expiry, Amex MR points can be used for any purchases, buy Hyatt points & get a bonus
We’re back after a short break! News, Tips & Tricks The AIR MILES Expiry news is still making the rounds! We conducted two interviews with CBC yestersday (Radio & TV) and thought it would be best to put together a list of our articles and the media appearance to help you with the topic! You […]
5 ways to use your AIR MILES this summer
Many people are asking us what can they use their AIR MILES for so that they don’t lose them at the end of the year with the upcoming expiration of miles that were earned 5 or more years ago. Some of the easier and more enjoyable rememptions that can be made use of right away […]
BMO No Fee AIR MILES MasterCard sign up bonus changed to 500 Miles instead of 2x miles on purchases
Amidst all the turmoil right now with AIR MILES about the impending expiry of miles, their are some bright lights to earn more miles in your account. So if you aren’t frustrated with the program and want an easy 500 miles this is it. Back at the start of June, BMO changed the sign up […]
American Express Membership Rewards Points can now be redeemed for any purchase
Thanks to Rewards Canada reader Brian K. who alerted us to this new feature from American Express! You can now redeem your Membership Rewards points for any purchase made with cards that earn the points. That’s right, no longer are your limited to redeeming for travel purchases, converting to frequent flyer miles or guest points […]
July 12 Update: Aeroplan & The Brick partnership launches today, Fairmont Hotels now part of Accor Hotels and more!
News, Tips & Tricks A few months ago we let you know that Aeroplan was adding The Brick as a new partner. We are happy to tell you that the partnership officially launched today: Members will earn 1 mile for every $2 spend on all online transactions at thebrick.com. In conjunction with celebrating the launch […]