RWRDS Daily Update – October 20, 2023

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

The 5 Best Travel Rewards Points Currencies for Canadians

With HSBC’s move to stop accepting new applications for their credit cards and the resurgence of AIR MILES we have updated our The 5 Best Travel Rewards Points Currencies for Canadians feature. We have now moved AIR MILES into fifth spot replacing HSBC Rewards which had rounded out the top 5. For AIR MILES this was the spot they were originally set to be in when we re-released this feature in March but were dropped off the list due to their parent company declaring bankruptcy the day before we published the feature! My how times change quickly!

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You can now book private home rentals with Hyatt

The Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt platform is now live and bookable for World of Hyatt members. As we previously reported this is hotel chain’s move into the private home and vacation rental market that is similar to Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points for stays at properites booked via their platform. Currently the platform features properties in the U.S. but that will be expanded globally over the coming months. The stays will also count towards World of Hyatt elite status qualification.

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British Airways Executive Club revenue based earn rates on flights are now live

Originally announced in July, British Airways Executive Club’s move to revenue based earn rates on British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia flights officially went into effect on October 18. Members will collect the following Avios depending on their Tier status:

Blue members will receive 6 Avios per qualifying* £1 spent
Bronze members will receive 7 Avios per qualifying £1 spent
Silver members will receive 8 Avios per qualifying £1 spent
Gold members will receive 9 Avios per qualifying £1 spent

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Deals:

Europcar: Get up to 25% off on destinations around Europe. Book by Oct 29 for rentals until Dec 31, 23. Click here to book this offer.

Fairmont Hotels: AAA/CAA members can receive 15% off and a $50 dining credit for stays in North America. Book now for stays until Jan 31, 24. Click here for more details & to book this offer.

Canadian Bonus Offers

Air France KLM Flying Blue
– OFFER EXTENDED Earn up to 60,000 bonus miles with the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard. Apply by Nov 18, 23. More…

Other Bonus Offers

Iberia Plus
– 500 Bonus Avios on all Avis rentals. Offer valid to Oct 31, 23 More…

IHG One Rewards
– Worldwide Double IHG Business Rewards Points when booking accommodations, meetings, or events for others at IHG Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Register and Book by Dec 31, 24 for events/stays completed by Jun 30, 24. More…

JAL Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
– Earn up to 800 bonus Mileage Bank Miles for stays at Tokyu Hotels in Japan. Valid for stays until Mar 31, 24 More…