RWRDS Daily Update – May 17, 2023

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

We review the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card

The next card that has received the Rewards Canada review treatment is the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card. Find out what we think is good and not so good about Amex’s Ultra Premium Aeroplan co-brand card! Read the review here.

Insurance coverage changes coming to several BMO credit cards

BMO Bank of Montreal will be making changes to the insurance coverage on some of their credit cards as of July 6, 2023. The coverage on several cards will actually be improved but most notably several cards such as the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard will no longer provide coverage for award tickets from other loyalty programs. Click here to learn more about these changes

Here are highlights of some of the changes

BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard and BMO AIR MILES World Elite Mastercard

Out of province medical insurance coverage will increase from $2 million to $5 million
Trip cancellation drops from $2,500 to $1,500 per person while the $5,000 per trip total remains the same
CDW coverage will cover additional drivers who are also listed on the rental contract
Flight delay is improved from 6 hours to 4 hours
Baggage delay coverage is increased from $200 per person to $500 ($1,000 max per trip)
Baggage loss, theft, damage is decreased from $750 per person to $500 ($1,000 max per trip)
Hotel Motel Burglary insurance coverage is being added

BMO Eclispe Visa Infinite Card and BMO Eclispe Visa Infinite Privilege Card

CDW coverage will cover additional drivers who are also listed on the rental contract

BMO Cash Back World Elite Mastercard

Trip Interruption insurance coverage is being removed
Out of province medical insurance coverage will increase from $2 million to $5 million
CDW coverage will cover additional drivers who are also listed on the rental contract
Flight delay is improved from 6 hours to 4 hours
Baggage delay coverage is increased from $200 per person to $500 ($1,000 max per trip)
Baggage loss, theft, damage is decreased from $750 per person to $500 ($1,000 max per trip)
Hotel Motel Burglary insurance coverage is being added
Purchase security is being decreased from 180 days to 90 days
Extended warrany is being decreased from 2 years to 1 year

HT: Prince of Travel

Air Canada partners with flydubai

Air Canada announced today a new partnership with UAE based flydubai. Initially the partnership sees an interline agreement and flight codesharing. Towards the end of the year we should the partnership expanded to the loyalty side of things with expanded features and benefits. Click here to learn more.

Image via Air Canada

New Amex Offers statement credit for Saje

One more Amex offer has been released this week and this one is for online purchases with Saje:

Spend at least $100 in qualifying purchases using your registered Card at www.saje.com/ca/ by 13/08/2023 and earn a one-time $20 statement credit. Terms apply.

Personally I received this offers on The Platinum Card from American Express but you may receive it on a different card. This is also available to holders of Scotiabank American Express Cards who simply need to register for the offer here.

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’

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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.

Simplii Financial™ No Fee Chequing Account Life’s always busy and you work hard every day for your money – it’s time for your bank account to do the same. Welcome offer: Earn $400† when you become a new client. Offer ends June 30, 2023. Click here for more details

Canadian Bonus Offers

Air Canada Aeroplan
– Earn 1,500 Bonus Aeroplan points when you book an Air Canada Vacations package to Ocean Resorts by H10. Book by May 31 for travel Sep 1 – Dec 31, 23. More…
– Earn 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan points when you book an Air Canada Vacations package to Hotel Xcaret México or Hotel Xcaret Arte. Book by May 31 for travel Aug 1 – Dec 31, 23. More…
– Earn 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan points when you book an Air Canada Vacations package to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Book by May 31 for travel Jun 1 – Sep 30, 23. More…

Hyatt World of Hyatt
– Earn 2,000 Bonus World of Hyatt Points for every eligible stay at participating Hyatt hotels in Canada. Register by Jul 11 for stays between Jun 1 – Sep 6, 23. More…

Other Bonus Offers

Hyatt World of Hyatt
– Baytown 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt Regency Baytown – Houston. Valid for stays May 17 – Aug 30, 23 More…
– Bentonville 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt House Bentonville / Rogers. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Bloomington 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt House Mall of America / MSP Airport Bloomington. Valid for stays until Aug 30, 23 More…
– Burgas 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Secrets Sunny Beach Resort & Spa Burgas. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Burgas 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Dreams Sunny Beach Resort & Spa Burgas. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Cartagena 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa Cartagena. Valid for stays until Aug 30, 23 More…
– Conroe 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt Regency Conroe. Valid for stays until Aug 30, 23 More…
– Middletown 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the The Pell Middletown. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 Click here for more details & to book this offer
– Newark 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt Place Newark / Main Street. Valid for stays until Aug 30, 23 More…
– Obzor 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Alua Helios Bay Obzor. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Obzor 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the AluaSun Helios Beach Obzor. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Pravets 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Quintana Roo 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres Quintana Roo. Valid for stays May 25 – Aug 30, 23 More…
– Sacramento 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt Place Sacramento International Airport. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Sacramento 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the Hyatt House Sacramento Airport / Natomas. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…
– Tianjin 500 Bonus World of Hyatt points per night for stays at the UrCove Tianjin Eye. Valid for stays until Jul 30, 23 More…

Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer
– Asia 5,000 bonus I Prefer Points for stays at any of 28 participating Preferred Hotel Group hotels in Asia. Book by Jun 30 for stays until Mar 31, 24. More…

Wyndham Rewards
– Europe 5x Wyndham Rewards points when you stay at Vienna House by Wyndham hotels in Europe. Register by Jul 31 for stays until Sep 2, 23. More…