RWRDS Daily Update May 13: 20% more value for Aeroplan points redeemed for Air Canada Vacations packages

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Receive 20% more value for Aeroplan points redeemed for Air Canada Vacation packages

Apologies for only posting about this offer a day before it ends as I just came across last night! Aeroplan members can once again get 20% more value for points that are redeemed for new bookings of select Air Canada Vacations Flight & Hotel, tour or vacation packages. This offer must be booked by May 14.

With this offer you’ll receive 1.2 cents per point instead of the standard 1 cent per point in value.

Click here to learn more

Images via Air Canada Vacations

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JetBlue’s 2nd Canadian city will have to wait & WestJet cuts Vancouver to Austin

The attrition of flights between Canada and the U.S. continues with JetBlue now cancelling their planned route between Halifax and Boston. Halifax was set to be JetBlue’s second city in Canada after Vancouver. (Source Aeroroutes)

Meanwhile WestJet has cancelled their upcoming new route between Vancouver and Austin, Texas (Source Aeroroutes)

These cuts are in addition to continuing schedule reductions between Canada and the U.S. from Air Canada, WestJet and United.

Image via JetBlue

Posts since our last update:

Canadian Bonus Offers

Air Canada Aeroplan
– Earn 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan points when you book select Air Canada Vacations packages to Playa Resorts. Book by May 31 for travel Jul 1 – Oct 31, 25. More…
– Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan points when you book Air Canada Vacations packages to select Hyatt Inclusive Collection Resorts in Mexico. Book by Jun 1 for travel until Dec 15, 25. More…
– Earn 15,000 Bonus Aeroplan points when you book select Air Canada Vacations packages to Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection Hilton. Book by Jun 1 for travel until Oct 31, 25. More…

IHG One Rewards
– Worldwide (New member bonus) Earn 3,000 bonus One Rewards Points when you join IHG One Rewards and complete your first IHG stay in Canada or Worldwide within 21 days of joining. This offer is valid until Mar 31, 26. More…

United MileagePlus
– Earn up to 1,500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles when you rent with Avis for 2 or more days in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Middle East or Africa. Valid for rentals until Jun 30, 25 More…
– Earn up to 1,500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles when you rent with Budget for 2 or more days in t Canada, hte U.S., Europe, Middle East or Africa. Valid for rentals until Jun 30, 25 More…

Other Bonus Offers

Air Canada Aeroplan
– Earn 3x Aeroplan points when flying an eligible round-trip (or two eligible one-way trips) between the U.K. and Canada or the U.S. Valid for new bookings only. Register and book by May 30 for travel until Dec 15, 25. More…

ALL Accor Live Limitless
– Worldwide Earn 4x ALL Rewards Points for stays at participating new and renovated Accor Hotels Worldwide. Register & book by Jul 6 for stays until Nov 2, 25 More…
– Receive a 50% bonus when you convert miles or points from select airline partners into ALL Accor Live Limitless Reward points. Offer valid until May 20, 25 More…

Copa ConnectMiles
– Receive up to a 80% bonus when you buy 3,000 or more ConnectMiles miles. Offer valid until Jun 4, 25, More…

United MileagePlus
– Receive up to a 95% bonus when you buy MileagePlus Miles. This is a mystery bonus that will vary by member. Offer valid to May 30, 25. More…

Deals:

Expedia Sale: Members save 25% or more on select hotels when booked by May 26th Click here to book this offer.

TAP Air Portugal: Fly from Toronto or Montreal to Europe from C$579 in economy or C$2,099 in business class. Book by May 11, 2025, and travel between September 15, 2025 and March 22, 2026, except between December 15, 2025 and January 12, 2026. Click here to book this offer

Wealthsimple: Get a $50 cash bonus when you open your first Wealthsimple account and fund at least $500 within 30 days. Plus get up to 2.75% interest on your Cash account today. Click here to get this deal.

Open a Simplii Financial High Interest Savings Account and earn a special 3.70% interest rate on eligible deposits for 7 months.† No matter how much is in your account, you won’t pay monthly fees. Terms apply. Offer ends June 30, 2025. Click here to get this deal