January 14 Update: Negative COVID-19 test result required prior to flying to the U.S., earn double points for Coast Hotel stays & much more

Here’s your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more.     The United States has become the latest country that will require a Negative PCR test prior to boarding a flight that will land in the U.S. The requirement […]

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Canada’s new entry requirement now in effect – Negative COVID-19 test result required prior to flying to Canada

 Today, January 7th 2021 marks the day that any travelers flying back to Canada from outside our borders will need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result prior to boarding their flights. The test must be administered within 72 hours of your planned departure time and if you don’t meet the requirements you are […]

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Canadians going to Hawaii will no longer have to quarantine if they have a negative test result within 72 hours of departure

Funny things happen when you ask questions. Not that we forced this but the timing sure was perfectly coincidental! ? If you recall from last week we discussed Hawaii travel in one of our daily update posts thanks to our reader Peter K. At that time the rules were that Canadians would need to quarantine […]

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November 12 Update: Take heed if you are planning travel to Hawaii, Preferred Hotel Group iPrefer extends elite status & points expiry, Bonus More Rewards points at Panago

  Travel to Hawaii – will it happen for Canadians any time soon? Long time Rewards Canada reader Peter K emailed us about traveling to Hawaii and the requirements to enter. Peter did some behind the scenes legwork and here is what the sent me:

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Hilton Honors provides further extension to elite status, points expiration and lowers thresholds for select benefits

  Hilton is next out of the gate with further adjustments and extensions for their frequent guest program. The hotel chain announced the following Hilton Honors updates today: New global program adjustments to 2020 and 2021 policies include:   Extending Points Expiration so that no Points will expire until December 31, 2021.   Extending Status to March […]

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