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Air Canada’s complimentary beer and wine in economy class will become a permanent offering
For this holiday season Air Canada is getting into the spirit as they will be providing complimentary snacks to their customers as they greet them at major airports across Canada. This will further extend to onboard service where the airline has been offeirng complimentary beer and wine for the better of the year and has announced today that this offering that was set to end on December 31 will now become a permanent offering for those flying in economy on flights in Canada and to the US.
Continuing with the festive season them Air Canada will also be offering over 35 new holiday-themed movies and entertainment onboard their flights.
Image via Air Canada
Canadian Visa Infinite and Infinite Privilege Card to receive complimentary GigSky eSim data plans
Hot on the heels of Mastercard adding eSim benefits to their Canadian World and World Elite cards, Visa Canada has followed suit with a partnership with eSim provider GigSky. All Visa Infinite and Infinite Privilege cardholders can receive complimentary eSim data plans along with discounts on longer plans while all other Visa cardholders can avail of a discount:
Here are the offerings based on card level:
- Visa Infinite and Visa Infinite Business: Are eligible for a 1GB, complimentary Gigsky plan per calendar year AND a 20% discount on all subsequent purchases
- Visa Infinite Privilege: Are eligible for 2 redemptions of a 1GB complimentary Gigsky plan per calendar year AND a 30% discount on all subsequent purchases
- Visa Classic, Visa Gold and Visa Platinum: No complimentary plan & 10% discount on all purchases
As you can see it is very similar offering from Visa that we saw Mastercard offer although I would say Mastercard’s is a little better since World Elite Mastercards, which are considered the equivalent of Visa Infinite cards receive three complimentary 1GB data packs versus only one on Visa Infinite Cards. On the flip side, Visa’s discount for subsequent purchases is better than what is offered by Mastercard.
All in all, this is a great additional benefit for Visa cardholders and with many of the RWRDS Canada community carrying both Infinite/Infinite Privilege and World Elite Mastercards you’ll have a total of 4GB to 5GB for free each year.
Click here to learn more about this new benefit.
Image via GigSky
Tip of the Day!
As we get close to the end of the year it’s a good time to check for expiring points & miles! Learn more in our guide to Expiry and Inactivity Rules of Canadian & International Loyalty Programs
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Posts since our last update:
- Earn up 7x points for online shopping at Amazon, Apple and other retailers via the Aeroplan eStore Boxing Week Event
- RWRDS Daily Update Dec 19: Air Canada opens revamped Maple Leaf Lounges in Frankfurt and London
Canadian Bonus Offers
Cathay Pacific Cathay
– Earn up 3x Asia Miles when you rent with Avis for 3 or more days in Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and the USA (excluding Alaska). Book by Jan 6 for rentals until Mar 31, 25. More…
Marriott Bonvoy
– Worldwide (Vacations by Marriott) Earn 25,000 bonus Bonvoy Points when you book a 5 night or longer all inclusive package via Vacations by Marriott. Book by Dec 31 for stays until Jun 30, 25 More…
Other Bonus Offers
GHA DISCOVERY
– Europe Americas Earn 3x DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) for stays at at Anantara, Avani, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli hotels in Europe and the Americas. Register and book by Jan 31 for stays until Mar 31, 25. More…
Deals:
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