RWRDS Daily Update – July 21, 2023

Here’s your RWRDS Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more.

Point.me award search tool now offers three free trial searches

Point.me the award search engine that launched last year and triggered the current frenzy in new award search sites  now provides three free trial searches for new users so that customers can experience their service before committing to purchasing a membership. After your free trials you can choose to purchase a Standard Plan which costs US$12 per month if you choose the monthly rate or if you choose yearly it is US$129. You can also buy a 24 hour pass to conduct searches for US$5. Click here to check out points.me

Recommended reading: Introducing point.me award search tool

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An update to the Platinum Card from American Express hotel elite status benefits

Now that Radisson Rewards Americas is being integrated into Choice Privileges (integration should be complete by July 25) American Express has officially removed the automatic Radisson Rewards Gold Elite status benefit on the Platinum Card. There is no word yet if Choice Privileges or any other hotel program may be added in its place. Granted Choice Privileges has a status match program where you could use the Marriott or Hilton status from the Platinum Card to receive status with Choice Privileges.

Click here to learn more about the elite status benefits found on the Platinum Card

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Lynx Air extends Montreal – Vancouver service to March 2024

Lynx Air

Lynx Air’s summer seasonal Montreal – Vancouver service is being extended through to fall and winter to March 2024. The flights will continue to operate 6x per week until March 30, 2024 (Source Aeroroutes)

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Deals:

Hilton Hotels Receive 20% off when you book the Stay Longer in Paradise package at select hotels across the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and more.. Click here to book this offer.

Expedia: Save 30% or more during the summer sale! Click here to book this offer.


Canadian Bonus Offers

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Other Bonus Offers

Marriott Bonvoy
Glendale 6,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points for stays of 3 or more nights at the The Glenmark, Glendale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Book now for stays until Sep 10, 23 More…

Miles & More
– Triple Miles & More Miles when you use Hertz DriveU transfer service. Valid until Sep 30, 23. More…

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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.