CIBC updates the Aventura program – better redemption rates, limited time increased card sign up bonus and more!

As we all know there has been a lot of talk of the whole CIBC-Aeroplan-TD dealings around the Aeroplan credit card portfolio. And as we know CIBC’s Aeroplan portfolio will be split between them and TD but of course since CIBC cannot market to new Aeroplan cardholders they needed another strong product offering. In comes […]

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It’s Official! TD Bank Group and Aimia (Aeroplan) confirm agreement; TD to be the new primary issuer of Aeroplan credit cards

Here is the an excerpt from today’s press release from TD Bank confirming what I have (and most other people) have thought would happen: TD Bank Group and Aimia confirm agreement Enhances TD’s position as a leading North American credit card provider Offers more travel rewards choices for customers Will add significant growth to the […]

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Aug 9 Update: The CIBC/Aeroplan/TD speculation and positioning continues, Air Miles Shops bonus, 250 Free Flying Club miles

First things first: Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife!! Second, here is what’s happening in the world of Rewards Canada: News, Tips & Tricks The big news in the Canadian loyalty space continues to be speculation on what is going to happen today with the whole CIBC/Aeroplan/TD love triangle. RBC sent out a press release […]

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Aug 8 Update: One day left for a CIBC response to Aeroplan/TD, 4x MileagePlus miles with Avis, next Volia Hotel Rewards systemwide bonus

Another day of adding lots of new bonus offers! News, Tips & Tricks I am starting to get a few phone calls from the media and other inquiries regarding the potential split of CIBC and Aeroplan as the deadline for CIBC to respond to the Aeroplan and TD agreement is tomorrow. While I don’t have […]

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