In this episode we tackle the latest news in the ongoing AIR MILES saga! We lay it all out as the loyalty program’s parent company declared bankruptcy on March 10, 2023 and BMO Bank of Montreal agrees to buy them. Click Here to download the podcast (mp3) or download/subscribe via: Links relating to […]
Author: Patrick Sojka
Patrick is one of Canada's foremost leading experts on loyalty programs and credit cards. Having founded Rewards Canada in 2001 he brings nearly 24 years of experience to the forefront of helping Canadians make the most of their rewards. He has also provided consulting to credit card companies, airlines, hotels and is regularly featured in the media for his expertise on loyalty programs and credit cards.
RWRDS Daily Update – March 13
Earn up to 5,000 bonus points at the Marriott Quebec City Downtown; WestJet clears next hurdle in the process of acquiring Sunwing & two new Amex Offers. Check out today’s points & miles updates here:
Receive up to an 80% bonus or 45% discount when you buy Aeroplan points
Aeroplan’s buy points bonus is back and offers up to an 80% bonus or 45% discount. You can choose which offer you would like to use once you are on the points dot com landing page. This offer is available until March 29 and allows members to buy up to 500,000 points per transaction up […]
Great deal: $100 nightly resort credit at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
If you are planning a mid-week stay at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection be sure to check out this offer. Right now you can receive a C$100 Resort Credit per night on Sunday-Thursday stays until the end of April. The great thing about this deal is that is prices the same as the best […]
New Air France KLM Flying Blue benefits
Air France KLM continues to evolve their Flying Blue program with some small changes that will be effective as of March 28, 2023. Overall the changes are relatively minor and for the most part I see them as a slight enhancement to the program. The changes are as follows: 10% discount on first checked bag […]
BMO announces agreement to buy AIR MILES
Good news has emerged this morning in the AIR MILES saga as BMO Bank of Montreal has agreed to acquire the loyalty program. Panic set in across the country yesterday (March 9) after Bloomberg news broke the details that AIR MILES parent company Loyalty Ventures was getting ready to file for bankruptcy (read our post […]
AIR MILES parent company set to file for bankruptcy
BMO announces agreement to buy AIR MILES! Click here to read more about this latest update Update #1 4:40pm MT: Looks like AIR MILES has disabled merchandise redemptions to keep from having a run on miles happen…. Update #2 5:25pm MT: Cash Miles eVouchers etc. are no longer available. Flight, Hotel, car rental vacation bookings […]