RWRDS Daily Update – June 22, 2023

Here’s your RWRDS Daily Canada update for June 22, 2023! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more.

Credit Card Review: Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card

Next in the Rewards Canada credit card review department is the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card. See what we think is good and not so good about Scotia’s only Ultra Premium card offering. Here’s a hint – we refer to the card as a ‘sleeping giant’. Read the review here to find out why!

Porter Airlines confirms Toronto-St. John’s flights

In yesterday’s daily update we passed along the news that we should expect more route announcements and new cities from Porter Airlines. Today one of those was confirmed as Porter has officially announced Toronto to St. John’s Newfoundland flights. The flights will launch on September 6 and operate once daily with their new E195-E2 jets.

Route	Departure	Arrival
Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) to St. John’s (YYT)	8:15 p.m.	12:45 a.m.
St. John’s (YYT) to Toronto-Pearson (YYZ)	8:00 a.m.	10:00 a.m.

Image via Porter Airlines

One more Walmart coding with 5x points for the Cobalt Card

Thanks to Speedy1 on RFD who let us know that the Walmart in New Westminster (Store #5777) codes as 5x points on the American Express Cobalt Card .

Click here to check out our complete Cobalt Confirmed Multipliers list.

This week in RWRDS airs tomorrow!

The next episode of This week in RWRDS will air later tomorrow! I’ll discuss the latest news about the MBNA to Alaska Airlines conversion and more! Barring any unforeseen circumstances this episode will air at 1:30pm MT / 3:30 ET. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can participate in the chat. Here’s a direct link for tomorrow’s video.

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Deals:

TravelPro Luggage: Save up to 25% on TravelPro luggage with free standard shipping to most of Canada on orders of $49 or more. Sale ends Jun 30, 23 Click here to learn more.
(Plus check to see if your Amex card has the TravelPro Amex Offers statement credit of $30 for spending $150 or more)

Fairmont Hotels: Save up to 25% on stays at Fairmont Hotel & Resorts in North & Central America. Book by Sep 5, 23 for stays until Dec 30, 23. Click here for more details & to book this offer.

Canadian Bonus Offers

Air Canada Aeroplan
– Earn 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan points when you book an Air Canada Vacations Flight & Hotel package at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. Book by Jun 30 for travel until Sep 30, 23. More…

Other Bonus Offers

Air France KLM Flying Blue
– Double Flying Blue Miles per euro spent with a minimum spend of €300 at Bicester Collection shopping villages in Europe. Valid until Sep 17, 23. More…

The Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club
– Worldwide Earn up to 6,0000 bonus Leaders Club Points for two or more stays at The Leading Hotels of the World locations Worldwide. Book now for stays until Sep 5, 23. More…

Marriott Bonvoy
– Ankara 1,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points PER NIGHT for stays at the Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center. Book now for stays until Jul 15, 23 More…
– Ankara 2,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points per stay for Marriott Bonvoy Elite members at the Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center. Book now for stays until Jul 31, 23 More…
– Athens OFFER EXTENDED 2,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points per stay at the Moxy Athens City. Book now for stays until Sep 4, 23 More…
– London 3,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points for stays at the Residence Inn London Bridge. Book now for stays until Jul 19, 23 More…

Miles & More
– Double Miles & More miles for stays at all participating Romantik Hotels in Europe. Book by Jun 30 for stays until Aug 31, 23. More…