Huge news coming from MBNA (TD) today in that MBNA Rewards Points will soon have a conversion option to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan! As reported by 1s22s22p4 on RFD details are out now for those who still hold the now defunct MBNA Alaska Airlines World Elite Mastercard as to what will happen to their card. […]
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Air Canada to limit Maple Leaf Lounge visits to three hours
Air Canada sent out an email today to alert elite members and holders of their Ultra Premium credit cards of a new time limit being adding to Maple Leaf Lounge visits. Citing lines at the door and lounge over crowding (AC states it as waiting for a seat once in the lounge) the airline will […]
WestJet shutting down Swoop, will integrate it into mainline operation
WestJet announced today they have ratified the agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and as part of that agreement they will wind down their low cost carrier Swoop. As negotiated in the collective agreement, the WestJet Group will now begin integration efforts of its ultra-low-cost airline, Swoop. Through an expedited process, the airline […]
Avion Select: RBC is opening up Avion Rewards to all Canadians
The next evolution of RBC’s Avion Rewards program is called Avion Select and is open to all Canadians – not just those who are RBC customers. Avion Select is currently in an “Early Access” stage as they call it which I believe better describes the program being in its infancy rather than having limited access. […]
Priority Pass regains access to Plaza Premium lounges Worldwide including 13 in Canada
Priority Pass, the most recognized third party airport lounge access program will regain access to Plaza Premium lounges worldwide including those here in Canada. Just shy of two years ago there was a big shake up in the lounge access industry when Plaza Premium and Priority Pass parted ways and nowhere was the effect felt […]
RBC Rewards has now officially become Avion Rewards
RBC Royal Bank has completed the re-branding of their RBC Rewards program to Avion Rewards. First announced in July and launched this past weekend, the new Avion Rewards site is up and running with all the relevant details for the updated program. Background From a marketing standpoint this made sense as there has […]