RWRDS Daily Update May 2: New Amex Offers for Expedia, Shell, Mobile Services & more

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New Amex Offers offering credits and bonus points with Expedia, Shell & more!

The start of the month sees American Express adding no less than four new Amex Offers:

Au Lit Fine Linens
Spend at least $500 in qualifying purchases using your registered Card at the Au Lit Fine Linens location in Toronto or at www.aulitfinelinens.com by 31/07/2025 and earn a one-time $100 statement credit. Terms apply.

Shell
Make a qualifying fuel purchase of at least $60 using your registered Card at participating Shell location(s) in Ontario and Western Canada or on the Shell App mobile application by 30/09/2025 and earn a $5 statement credit. Limit of 5 credits. Registration cap applies. Terms apply.

Expedia
Get a statement credit equal to 10% of total qualifying “Pay now” hotel purchases when you use your registered Card at expedia.ca/amex by 28/07/2025. Must purchase using link expedia.ca/amex. Excludes all purchases not made using the link expedia.ca/amex. Limit of $100 in total credits. Registration cap applies. Terms apply

Mobile Service Providers
Make 3 separate qualifying purchases of at least $50 each with your registered Card directly at eligible National Mobile Service Providers by 31/07/2025 and earn 2,500 bonus Membership Rewards points one-time. Registration cap applies. Terms apply.

Simply log in to your Amex account or go onto the Amex app to see if these offers have been sent to you and to register for them. You can find this and many more offers in our Guide to American Express Canada ‘Amex Offers’

Personally I received the first three offers on The Platinum Card from American Express and the mobile offer on the American Express Gold Rewards Card. You may receive them on different cards. The Au Lit and Expedia offers also available to holders of Scotiabank American Express Cards who simply need to register for the offer here.

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Alaska Airlines and Philippine Airlines forge frequent flyer partnership (This is significant for Canada!)

Alaska Airlines and Philippines Airlines have forged a new partnership that will see members of each airlines’ respective frequent flyer programs earn and redeem miles reciprocally across their networks. Philppine Airlines is Alaska Airlines’ 32nd airline partner and is a great addition for Mileage Plan members in Canada as Philippine Airlines flies direct to Manila from Toronto and Vancouver. In the coming months members will be able to redeem Mileage Plan miles for these direct flights out of YYZ and YVR! And Philippines Airlines Mabuhay members will be able to redeem for Alaska Airlines flights out of Western Canada. Stay tuned!

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WestJet Teal Members! Check your email for a targeted bonus offer

If you are a WestJet Rewards Teal member check you inbox for an offer to earn 10x points on flight extras (like seat selection, cabin upgrades, or checked bags.) for flights booked with WestJet by May 14 and completed by December 31. This means you’ll earn 10 points per dollar spent. Here is a link to the offer (where you can try to register if you didn’t see the email but there are no guarantees it will work for you)

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Canadian Bonus Offers

Air France KLM Flying Blue
– May Promo Rewards – Save 25% on the Flying Blue Miles usually required for a reward ticket. This month includes 25% off business class out of Montreal. Book by May 31, 25 for travel until Oct 31, 25. More…

Best Western Rewards
– Worldwide Earn 5,000 to 10,000 bonus Rewards Points for every three nights stayed (do not have to be consecutive) at Best Western Hotels in Canada and select other regions Worldwide. Register and book now for stays May 12 – Sep 1, 25. More…

Hilton Honors
– Worldwide Earn 1,000 Honors points for each and every stay at all participating Hilton Hotels in Canada and Worldwide. Register and book now for stays Jun 1 – Aug 15, 25. More…

Miles & More
– Receive up to a ~51% Miles & More Miles discount when you redeem miles for a Mileage Bargain award flight redemption. This month includes Montreal and Toronto. Book by May 31 for travel until Sep 30, 25. More…

WestJet Rewards
– Receive 500 bonus Rewards points when you join WestJet Rewards and complete your first WestJet flights. More…
– Earn 10x Rewards points on WestJet flight extras—like seat selection, cabin upgrades, or checked bags. This is a targeted offer is for WestJet Teal members only – It may not work for everyone. Register and book by May 14 for travel until Dec 31, 25 More…

Other Bonus Offers

Miles & More
– Receive 30% Bonus Miles & More Miles when you purchase a Miles&More Bundle&Go package (Essentially this is a way to buy miles) Valid until May 31, 25 After buying you’ll be eligible to earn a 50% bonus between Jun 1- 15. More…

Deals:

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.

Avis: Get a free upgrade + up to 25% off base rates. Book now for rentals until Dec 31, 25. Click here to book this offer