We have updated some features on the Rewards Canada site to reflect the latest limited time offer of double points and double redemption value for the Platinum Card from American Express. The following have been updated:
- Guide to Credit Card Cash Back Liquidity
- The top credit cards for everyday non-category bonus spending
- Best Credit Cards in Canada
PC Optimum is offering their bonus redemption event for the next six days. This is where you can get more value out of your points when you redeem them at for shopping in store or online with Shoppers Drug Mart. You can get $65 off when you redeem 50,000 points (Reg. $50), $140 off for 100,000 points (Reg. $100) or $300 off for 200,000 points (Reg $200). This offer runs until April 29! Find out more here.
Image via Shoppers Drug Mart
If you were thinking of applying for NEXUS during this down time you'll have to wait to get it as the U.S. CBP who conducts the interviews for NEXUS and Global Entry have extended the closure of enrollment centres to June 1. (Source Doctor of Credit)
Image via US CBP
American Airlines has raised the amount you'll have to pay for your first checked bag on flights to Europe and Africa. The new rate is now an insane $75 each way on basic economy fares. (Source Award Wallet)
Image via AA
Hotel occupancy rates in Canada remained below 15% for another week. According to HNN occupancy rates in Canada for the week of April 11 to 18 were 12.8%. Compare this to 77.7% for the same period last year. Once again Quebec was in the 6% range.
Airline Schedule Updates
This will now be a standard feature for the foreseeable future in our daily update posts as we summarize Canadian operations based on data from RoutesOnline
EVA Air is showing 3x weekly service between Toronto and Tapei for May as well as 3x weekly service from Vancouver starting on May 20 (Source RoutesOnline)
Turkish Airlines new Vancouver to Istanbul route has had its launch date further pushed back to July 16. (Source RoutesOnline)
Remember to visit and bookmark our COVID-19 resource page where we are keeping you up to date with all the latest airline, hotel, lounges and loyalty program news, policies, closures and more.
Other resources on Rewards Canada to help you make the most of your points and miles right now:
- Shifting your loyalty program strategy to help during these trying and tough financial times
- In
light of what's going on in the world should you shift to a cash back
credit card instead of a travel card? Why not a card that has both?
- Use Instacart to circumvent Loblaw stores non-acceptance of Amex and to earn 5x points with the Cobalt Card
Posts since our last update:
- One week left to grab the BMO AIR MILES World Elite Mastercard with up to 3,000 bonus miles + 1st year free
BMO tends to not change up the welcome bonus offers on their credit cards as frequently as other card…
- Summary of global hotel systemwide bonus points promotions – April Edition
Here is your monthly update of all the global hotel bonus points promotions that are available! One of the…
- April 23 Update: Guide to RBC Royal Bank 'RBC Offers', 20 bonus miles via AIR MILES Shops, new airline schedule update section
By now you are most likely familiar with our Guide to Amex Offers page where we summarize all the…
Deals:
Casper: Take 10% off a mattress with code GOODSNOOZ. Valid through 5/11.Hello Fresh: save $65 in total, including free shipping on the first box! Find out more here.
Missfresh: Simplify your life with 45% off your first 2 consecutive orders with code SIMPLIFY45. Find out more here.
Enjoy up to 25% off for stays at Radisson Hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Find out more here Book by May 10 for stays June 10 – August 31, 20
Rewards Canada receives a small commission when you use any of the above offers. You don't have to chose to use our links but we thank you in advance if you do.
Canadian Bonus Offers
N/AOther Bonus Offers
No new bonus offers added todayFollow Rewards Canada:
No comments:
Post a Comment