More hotel program changes. Hyatt’s World of Hyatt announced that free award nights will count towards tier status. They are following in the footsteps of many other major chains who offer this benefit. Hyatt is also extending the validity dates for the following free night awards. Starting with awards issued January 1, 2018, you can […]
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January 8 Update: BMO Perks offers for January, Great Amex Cobalt offer for Toronto Duty Free, new Aeroplan Rocketmiles bonus
If you hold a BMO MasterCard check your email for this month’s BMO Perks offer – they are targeted so they may differ for each cardholder. The one I received is a C$30 statement credit if I spend C$200 or more for a Days Inn stay. Don’t think that will happen but good to know […]
American Express confirms removal of the Fairmont President’s Club Platinum membership benefit
Last Friday American Express Canada sent out an email to holders of The Platinum Card that announced the discontinuation of the Fairmont President’s Club Platinum Membership Benefit. This was pretty much expected since we saw the letter for the Visa Infinite Privilege cards a few weeks ago, a comment from one our readers that Amex customer […]
A closer look at the Membership Rewards Fixed Points Travel program
This post is the third and final part of a closer look at American Express’ Membership Rewards program. Since 2014 Rewards Canada has rated it as the number one loyalty currency for Canadians, and while the program has evolved over time, innovative new features keep the program at the top of our list. One of […]
December 7 Update: Amex Cobalt Confirmed Multiplier Locations (help us build the list), Alaska Airlines & Air France KLM part ways, IHG Accelerate Returns
Alright Cobalters! We need your help! Rewards Canada reader Hossam M. asked if there is a published list of merchants where you can earn the 5x (10x for this month) multiplier with the American Express Cobalt card. We know that Amex doesn’t publish one so based on Hossam’s question we created a page to track […]
December 4 Update: New Air Canada domestic routes, American Airlines brings back YYC/YVR-ORD & Cobalt Multipliers working in Europe!
Air Canada announced some more new routes for next Summer – these ones are domesitc routes that will see more flights between B.C. and Eastern Canada. The Non-stop Air Canada Rouge seasonal services start in June and will fly between Montreal-Victoria, Toronto-Nanaimo and Toronto-Kamloops. (Source Air Canada) American Airlines is also expanding service to Canada […]
Two months in and the American Express Cobalt is living up to its name
It’s been a little over 2 months since the launch of the game-changing American Express Cobalt Card and personally we’ve had it in our hands for a little over a month. Related: Introducing the American Express Cobalt Card – this card is simply amazing Its one thing to talk about a card based on what […]