Mar 11 Update: Aeroplan Star Challenge is on, up to 6,000 Bonus Skywards Miles for YYZ-DXB, $20 Statement Credit on TrueEarnings card

Welcome to a new week on Rewards Canada. Be sure to keep checking back on Aeroplan's Star Challenge as that has officially launched (see link below) as well I have finally updated the latest Emirates' Miles Accelerator Offers and Toronto-Dubai is included once again for First and Economy Class tickets.

News, Tips & Tricks
The Aeroplan Star Challenge officially launched today. Be sure to get the 'easy' stars via the various social media options. You can find them all linked on Aeroplan's Facebook page. I've done so already but am really contemplating whether I am going to go all out and try to get the 100 Stars.

American Express is offering a $20 Statement Credit on The TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express to new cardmembers who charge $100 or more on Costco.ca. This offer starts March 11 and ends March 24, 2013.
Card Details:
• You can earn a $20 Statement Credit with the TrueEarnings Card. Apply by March 24 2013
• You can earn cash back when you use your TrueEarnings® Card inside and outside of Costco.
• Plus, there’s no limit to the amount of cash back you can earn annually.
• Earn 3% CASH BACK on eligible restaurant purchases
• Earn 2% CASH BACK on eligible gas purchases
• Earn UP TO 1% CASH BACK on everyday purchases - including at Costco®†
• Add a FREE Supplementary Card – that person just needs to be a current member on your Costco account
• Enjoy 2.99% special low interest rate on purchases for the first 6 months of Cardmembership, 19.75% thereafter, 21.99% on funds advances, provided you make your minimum monthly payments on time
• Show your TrueEarnings Card for entry into any Costco warehouse and use it to pay for your purchases
• American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information click the Apply now link.
Conditions apply



Bonus Offers
Air China Phoenix Miles
- Triple Phoenix Miles Kilometers when booking the special rate "Triple Miles" for stays of 2 or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13

Alitalia MilleMiglia
- 250 Bonus MilleMiglia Miles when you fly in Comfort Full Flex class between Rome and Milan. More... Mar 19 - May 31, 13
- Triple MilleMiglia Miles for stays at participating Accor Hotels in Italy, France, Spain, Poland, UK and Germany. More... Book by Mar 31 for stays until Apr 30, 13
- Double MilleMiglia Miles for stays at participating ATA Hotels in Italy More... Until Apr 30, 13
- 250 Bonus MilleMiglia Miles for stays at Hotel Best Western PREMIER and Best Western PLUS in Italy. More... Until Apr 30, 13 .
- Double MilleMiglia Miles for Weekend stays at NH Hotels in Belgium, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Spain. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- 250 Bonus MilleMiglia Miles for stays at Star Hotels in Florence (Tuscany), Naples, Genoa and Milan (Business Palace). More... Until Mar 31, 13
- Double MilleMiglia Miles when you use Samarcanda's Taxi service to/from Rome's Fiumicino Airport. More... Until Apr 30, 13

Emirates Skywards
- Earn up to 16,000 Bonus Skywards Miles with Emirates' March Miles Accelerator offers which enables you to earn more Skywards Miles when you fly with Emirates, irrespective of the fare you pay or where you buy your ticket. More... Until Mar 31, 13

Etihad Guest
- Triple Guest Miles for stays at the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living Pera Palace Hotel, Jumeirah Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto. More... Until Dec 31, 13
- Triple Guest Miles for stays at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. More... Until Sep 30, 13
- Triple Guest Miles for stays at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa. More... Until Aug 31, 13
- Triple Guest Miles for stays at the Madinat Jumeirah. More... Jun 15 - Aug 7, 13
- Triple Guest Miles for stays at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower or Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel London. More... Until May 12, 13

Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- Triple Enrich Miles when booking the special rate "Triple Miles" for stays of 2 or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13

Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Triple Frequent Flyer Points when booking the special rate "Triple Miles" for stays of 2 or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13

TAM Fidelidade
- Double Multiplus Points when booking the special rate "Triple Miles" for stays of 2 or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13