Coming to you from snowy YYC here are the latest happenings from today’s Rewards Canada updates. News, Tips & Tricks The latest set of Air France KLM Flying Blue Promo Awards are out. For this latest set, business class out of Montreal is the only Canadian option but it is a good one as usual […]
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Feb 22 Update: New name for Melia’s Loyalty Program, Qantas sale out of YYC/YYZ, El Al Bonus with Diners Club Canada
Last day of the work week brings us the following news, tips and bonuses! News, Tips & Tricks Melia Hotels International has renamed their loyalty program from Mas Rewards to MeliaRewards. To celebrate the rebranding of the program Melia is giving away a guaranteed prize every time you stay at one of their hotels. More… […]
Nov 16 Update: 250 AAdvantage Miles/day with Avis, 50% Bonus Avios from Diners Club, $25 HBC Gift Card with Marriott in Canada
News, Tips & Tricks Just bonus offers today! Bonus Offers Air Canada Aeroplan – 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you purchase a Miele CM5200 Barista Coffee System directly from Miele. More… Until Jan 31, 13 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan – Super Saver Mileage Plan Reward Sale enjoy discounted Super Saver award travel between select California […]
Diners Club to remove Priority Pass feature
As I had mentioned briefly in a post earlier this month, I received a letter from BMO stating that they will be removing the Priority Pass feature from my and of course all current holders of the Diners Club card as of February 1, 2013. While it is never a good thing to lose a […]
Which credit cards can be used to cover award ticket taxes, fees and surcharges?
If you live in the Calgary area you may have seen Global Calgary run a piece on their Sunday morning news about Fuel Surcharges on Aeroplan award tickets. I mention in the piece that there are some travel rewards credit cards you can use to cover the taxes, fees and the fuel surcharges levied on […]
20% Bonus Flying Club miles on transfers for Diners Club Canada members
If you are one of the lucky Diners Club cardholders here in Canada (I am!) than there is a transfer bonus going on right now. While it may not be the best offering, the fact that it brings the conversion ratio close to 1:1 makes mentioning this offer worthwhile. Until October 31st, members can convert […]
Options outside of Aeroplan and Air Miles. Part 1: Frequent Flyer Programs
The majority of Canada’s loyalty program market share is held by two programs, Aeroplan and Air Miles. While both programs have strong roots in travel they have grown into what the industry calls coalition loyalty programs, which in layman’s terms means many earning partners and a varied rewards catalog. Its hard not to be a […]