Welcome to another week here on Rewards Canada! As always watch for a whole
bunch of program news, travel deals and of course bonus offers over the course
of the week. I should also have a post coming to you about a topic that has
been in my head for years and I am finally writing about it, it won't be a huge
post but one that should interest most of you. Biggest news over the weekend
was the WestJet launch of a new web booking engine and remember today is the
last day to book SPG awards at the old rates. In the bonus offers check out
the extension of the Aeroplan sign up/first flight bonus, I doubt many of you
can take advantage of it but who knows maybe one of you reading this is not
an Aeroplan member yet.
News, Tips & Tricks
WestJet has introduced a new online booking engine that has a new fare
bundle (pricing/ticketing structure) for their flights, multi city options
and more. I found this while checking out Hawaii flights yesterday and see that
WestJet's VP of Communications posted it to FlyerTalk
on Saturday. The new fare bundles are as followed and it is assumed that the highest fare category will be their 'Premium Economy' fare as it offers access to the first three rows where WestJet is installing their Premium Economy seating.
For a complete summary of the new WestJet features please visit WestJet.com
Just a reminder that today is the last day to book Starwood Preferred Guest Award Nights before the 2013 category changes and also the last day to book Cash+Points at the old rates!
Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
- 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you register for Aeroplan and fly on your
next scheduled flight operated by Air Canada or Air Canada Express before March
31, 2013. More...
Until Mar 31, 13
American AAdvantage
- Double AAdvantage Miles every time you fly on select nonstop flights from
Paris to the U.S. More...
Until Jun 3, 13 Valid of residents of France only
- Earn up to Triple AAdvantage Miles on every eligible stay at participating
Okura Hotels & Resorts in Japan, China, Thailand or the Netherlands. More...
Until Jun 30, 13
Avianca TACA LifeMiles
- Triple LifeMiles on all Sixt rentals of 5 or more days Worldwide. More...
Until May 31, 13
- 25% LifeMiles Discount on LifeMiles award tickets for members in Honduras
with a TACA LifeMiles credit or debit card. More...
Book between Mar 11 and 25 for travel Apr 8 - May 31, 13 Residents of Honduras
Only.
British Airways Executive Club
- 50% Bonus Avios when you convert your American Express Membership Rewards
Points (Canada) to Avios. More...
Until Mar 31, 13 Residents of Canada only
Delta SkyMiles
- Double SkyMiles for every stay at Choice Hotels locations Worldwide. Maximum
of 10,000 SkyMiles Awarded. More...
Until Apr 15, 13
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 300 Bonus Mileage Bank Miles on Avis rentals of 5 or more days in Europe,
Asia, Middle East, Africa, U.S. & Canada. More...
Until Apr 30, 13
US Airways Dividend Miles
- Earn up to 100% Bonus Dividend Miles when you buy Dividend Miles online.
Bonus varies from 25% to 100% depending on the member. More...
Until Mar 31, 13
Monday, March 4, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Amex Membership Rewards 50% Bonus when transferring to British Airways Avios
American Express just advised me that the 50% BA transfer bonus is back for American Express Cardmembers that participate in the Membership Rewards program. This is one of the offers I look forward to (just like the RBC Avion 50% bonus that should be coming soon again) especially since the base transfer rate was increased to 1:1. What does this mean? Well you can redeem for my too often mentioned YYZ-NYC roundtrip flight for only 6,000 Membership Rewards points as that flight can be had for 9,000 Avios* (or $3,000 in spending on the Amex Gold Rewards Card), I believe no other card can match that little of spending for that flight! Or you can get business class to Europe from Toronto for 65,334 Membership Rewards Points but you will have to tack on BA's large fuel surcharges, but once again if all that spend came from the Gold Rewards Card (as little as $32,667) spending $600-$900 in fuel surcharges is way better than spending thousands of dollars more on another card to reach a business class reward flight level. Remember people its all about the EARN (or what you spend to get the miles) and the BURN, not just one of those two! Too many blogs focus on one or the other but not both combined. Anyway enough of that, here are the details of the offer as provided by Amex:
50% more Avios!
From March 1 to 31, 2013, 1,000 Membership Rewards® points = 1,000 1,500 Avios.
For more details or to transfer visit membershiprewards.ca
* Updated this post for greater clarification
Legal Terms and Conditions:
From March 1 to March 31, 2013, when you transfer Membership Rewards points to Avios you will receive 50% more Avios points on the total number of Membership Rewards points transferred. For example, if you transfer 1500 MR points to Avios, you will be credited a total of 2250 Avios points. Please allow up to 5 working days to receive Avios points in your British Airways Executive Club Account. British Airways is responsible for fulfillment of this offer. Membership Rewards point transfers must be made in increments of 100 points with a minimum transfer requirement of 1,000 points for each transfer. 1,000 Membership Rewards points = 1,000 Avios points. Avios are subject to British Airways Executive Club terms and conditions.
50% more Avios!
From March 1 to 31, 2013, 1,000 Membership Rewards® points = 1,000 1,500 Avios.
For more details or to transfer visit membershiprewards.ca
* Updated this post for greater clarification
Legal Terms and Conditions:
From March 1 to March 31, 2013, when you transfer Membership Rewards points to Avios you will receive 50% more Avios points on the total number of Membership Rewards points transferred. For example, if you transfer 1500 MR points to Avios, you will be credited a total of 2250 Avios points. Please allow up to 5 working days to receive Avios points in your British Airways Executive Club Account. British Airways is responsible for fulfillment of this offer. Membership Rewards point transfers must be made in increments of 100 points with a minimum transfer requirement of 1,000 points for each transfer. 1,000 Membership Rewards points = 1,000 Avios points. Avios are subject to British Airways Executive Club terms and conditions.
Mar 1 Update: 1,000 Free Club Carlson Gold Points, Choice Privileges Buy Points Bonus. Prague City Bonus Highlight
Overall this has been a relatively quiet week on Rewards Canada for a number
of reasons. First there hasn't been much news coming out from all the programs,
I almost exhausted my backlog of bonus offers to add and I have been preparing
for lots of things behind the scenes like some more special features and some
other exciting news that will be coming along over the next few months. Add
to that my workload on the consulting side seems to be picking up so some of
my time has to be allocated to that division! All I can say is that I am really
excited about 2013 for the FFB Group (ie RewardsCanada.ca, FrequentFlyerBonuses.com)
as this will be the biggest and best year yet!
News, Tips & Tricks
We all love free points and Club Carlson is offering 1,000 points just for liking them on Facebook!
Over on FFB this week's City Bonus Highlight is on Prague
Bonus Offers
Aeroflot Bonus
- Double Bonus Miles for stays at any Azimut Hotel in Russia. More... Mar 8 - Apr 8, 13
Carlson Hotels Club Carlson
- 1,000 Bonus Gold Points for liking Club Carlson on Facebook. More... Until Mar 31, 13
Choice Privileges
- 10% Bonus Privileges Points when you buy or gift Privileges Points online. More... Until Mar 15, 13
Frontier Airlines Early Returns (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Earn up to 50% Bonus EarlyReturns Miles when you buy or gift EarlyReturns Miles online. More... Until Mar 15, 13
Iberia Plus
- Double Avios when you fly Iberia between Madrid and Brussels, Casablanca, Lagos, Malabo, Milan, Moscow, Oviedo or Rome; Madrid or Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Guayaquil, Lima, Panama, Quito or Santiago de Chile. More... Register by Mar 15 for travel until Apr 30, 13
- Double Avios when you fly Iberia Express between: - Madrid and Alicante, Málaga, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. More... Register by Mar 15 for travel until Apr 30, 13
- Double Avios when you fly Iberia Regional Air Nostrum between:Alicante and Ibiza, Las Palmas, Madrid or Tenerife Norte; Bilbao and Alicante, Santiago de Compostela or Vigo; Madrid and Santander, Santiago de Compostela or Vigo; Malaga and Madrid or Santander; Pamplona and Barcelona or Madrid. More... Register by Mar 15 for travel until Apr 30, 13
- Triple Avios when you book the Triple Miles rate for two or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13
Jet Airways JetPrivilege
- Triple JetPrivilege Miles, Comp Breakfast and Upgrade when you stay on the Best Available rate the at Fairmont Jaipur. More... Until Mar 31, 13
News, Tips & Tricks
We all love free points and Club Carlson is offering 1,000 points just for liking them on Facebook!
Over on FFB this week's City Bonus Highlight is on Prague
Bonus Offers
Aeroflot Bonus
- Double Bonus Miles for stays at any Azimut Hotel in Russia. More... Mar 8 - Apr 8, 13
Carlson Hotels Club Carlson
- 1,000 Bonus Gold Points for liking Club Carlson on Facebook. More... Until Mar 31, 13
Choice Privileges
- 10% Bonus Privileges Points when you buy or gift Privileges Points online. More... Until Mar 15, 13
Frontier Airlines Early Returns (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Earn up to 50% Bonus EarlyReturns Miles when you buy or gift EarlyReturns Miles online. More... Until Mar 15, 13
Iberia Plus
- Double Avios when you fly Iberia between Madrid and Brussels, Casablanca, Lagos, Malabo, Milan, Moscow, Oviedo or Rome; Madrid or Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Guayaquil, Lima, Panama, Quito or Santiago de Chile. More... Register by Mar 15 for travel until Apr 30, 13
- Double Avios when you fly Iberia Express between: - Madrid and Alicante, Málaga, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. More... Register by Mar 15 for travel until Apr 30, 13
- Double Avios when you fly Iberia Regional Air Nostrum between:Alicante and Ibiza, Las Palmas, Madrid or Tenerife Norte; Bilbao and Alicante, Santiago de Compostela or Vigo; Madrid and Santander, Santiago de Compostela or Vigo; Malaga and Madrid or Santander; Pamplona and Barcelona or Madrid. More... Register by Mar 15 for travel until Apr 30, 13
- Triple Avios when you book the Triple Miles rate for two or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13
Jet Airways JetPrivilege
- Triple JetPrivilege Miles, Comp Breakfast and Upgrade when you stay on the Best Available rate the at Fairmont Jaipur. More... Until Mar 31, 13
Now on Rewards Canada: Canadian Business/Corporate Travel Rewards Credit Card Comparison
I am happy to announce the addition of another new credit card comparison chart on the main Rewards Canada website. This time it covers Business/Corporate Travel Rewards Credit Cards. This chart is the seventh one to be added to Rewards Canada and you can find links to the other charts on our Guide to Choosing a Travel Rewards Credit Card.
Here is a screenshot of the new chart:
Right now the chart covers the 'major players' in the small business credit card market and over time I will add other cards to the chart. Feel free to forward on any details you have of cards that you would like to see added of if you have any comments or questions about the chart please leave them below!
Here is a screenshot of the new chart:
Right now the chart covers the 'major players' in the small business credit card market and over time I will add other cards to the chart. Feel free to forward on any details you have of cards that you would like to see added of if you have any comments or questions about the chart please leave them below!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Feb 28 Update: Business/Corporate Travel Credit Card Comparison, Aeroplan Costco Bonus, AAdvantage bonus to Lima
News, Tips & Tricks
The main news for today comes from ourselves as I am pleased to introduce the latest Credit Card Comparison Chart on Rewards Canada, this time it is for Small Business/Corporate cards. If you are in the market for a card for your company be sure to check it out. You can find it here.
And if you missed it during its last run, the Aeroplan bonus for new Costco memberships is back. You can earn 1,000 miles for a Gold Star membership or 1,500 for an Executive Membership. See here for more details
Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
- Earn up to 1,500 Bonus Aeroplan miles when you sign up for a new Costco membership. More... Until Mar 31, 13 Canadian Residents Only
American AAdvantage
Earn up to 20,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly roundtrip between Dallas/Fort Worth and Lima. More... Apr 1 - Jun 30, 13
Jet Airways JetPrivilege
- Double JetPrivilege Miles 25% Off, complimentary room upgrade, late checkout for stays at participating Accor Hotels in India. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- Double JetPrivilege Miles for stays on the best available rate at any Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts in India that are booked online. More... Until Mar 31, 13
- Triple JetPrivilege Miles for stays of 2 or more nights at the Shangri-La, Hotel Mumbai. More... Until Mar 31, 13
- Triple JetPrivilege Miles when booking the special rate "Triple Miles" for stays of 2 or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide.More More... Until Dec 31, 13
- Earn up to Triple JetPrivilege Miles for Hertz rentals at participating locations in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. More... Until Mar 31, 13
United Mileage Plus
- Double Mileage Plus Miles on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
US Airways Dividend Miles
- Double Dividend Miles on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
The main news for today comes from ourselves as I am pleased to introduce the latest Credit Card Comparison Chart on Rewards Canada, this time it is for Small Business/Corporate cards. If you are in the market for a card for your company be sure to check it out. You can find it here.
The newest comparison chart on Rewards Canada |
And if you missed it during its last run, the Aeroplan bonus for new Costco memberships is back. You can earn 1,000 miles for a Gold Star membership or 1,500 for an Executive Membership. See here for more details
Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
- Earn up to 1,500 Bonus Aeroplan miles when you sign up for a new Costco membership. More... Until Mar 31, 13 Canadian Residents Only
American AAdvantage
Earn up to 20,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly roundtrip between Dallas/Fort Worth and Lima. More... Apr 1 - Jun 30, 13
Jet Airways JetPrivilege
- Double JetPrivilege Miles 25% Off, complimentary room upgrade, late checkout for stays at participating Accor Hotels in India. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- Double JetPrivilege Miles for stays on the best available rate at any Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts in India that are booked online. More... Until Mar 31, 13
- Triple JetPrivilege Miles for stays of 2 or more nights at the Shangri-La, Hotel Mumbai. More... Until Mar 31, 13
- Triple JetPrivilege Miles when booking the special rate "Triple Miles" for stays of 2 or more nights at participating World Hotels Worldwide.More More... Until Dec 31, 13
- Earn up to Triple JetPrivilege Miles for Hertz rentals at participating locations in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. More... Until Mar 31, 13
United Mileage Plus
- Double Mileage Plus Miles on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
US Airways Dividend Miles
- Double Dividend Miles on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Feb 27 Update: Buy Back AAdvantage Elite Status, Hilton Sale, Crossover Rewards open for registration
Super quiet Tuesday here at Rewards Canada, just a few bonus offers added and
nuttin' else!
News, Tips & Tricks
American Airlines is another airline that is offering its 2012 Elite members the chance to buy back status. If you are currently an AAdvantage Platinum or Gold member, and you have flown at least two elite qualifying segments during 2012, and did not participate in this offer last year, then you are eligible to renew your status. More details can be found here.
As I mentioned earlier in the month, Starwood Preferred Guest and Delta Airlines have teamed up to create Crossover Rewards. The new cross-functional benefit for SPG Elites and SkyMiles Elites is now open for registration. You can do so here. For more details on Crossover rewards see my post here.
Tip of the Day: Want to earn more Aeroplan Miles? No where else other than Aeroplan itself will you find a larger list of Aeroplan Bonus Mile offers (heck sometimes we have offers listed that Aeroplan doesn't!). Check them out here
Travel Deals
Hilton is offering up to 30% off prepaid non-refundable deposit rates for stays in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. If you have set plans in place where you know you won't need to cancel a stay then this offer may bring you some additional savings. Stays must be booked by May 14 for travel between Mar 14 and Dec 31, 13. Full details and online booking
Bonus Offers
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Double Asia Miles when paying the Best Available Rate for stays at any Shangri-La resort for a minimum of three consecutive nights; or any Traders hotel for a minimum of two consecutive nights worldwide. More... Until Mar 31, 13
China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- Earn up to Quadruple Dynasty Flyer Miles when you rent a car with Hertz participating locations in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. More... Until Jun 30, 13
Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com)
- Triple HawaiianMiles and up to 30% off for stays at participating Starwood Hotels in Hawaii. More... Until Dec 20, 13
Iberia Plus
- 20% Bonus Avios when you buy Avios online. More... Until Mar 10, 13
InterContinental Hotels Group Priority Club
- Double Priority Club Points on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
Marriott Rewards
- 3,000 Bonus Points PER NIGHT for stays at the TownePlace Suites Bethlehem Easton. Maximum of 25,000 bonus points awarded per stay. More... Until Mar 26, 13
- 6,000 Bonus Points PER NIGHT for stays at the Courtyard Detroit Pontiac/Bloomfield. More... Until Mar 28, 13
- 3,000 Bonus Points when you stay two consecutive nights Sunday-Thursday at the Charleston Marriott. More... Until Mar 27, 13
- 2,000 Bonus Points when you stay two consecutive nights Sunday-Thursday at the Charleston Courtyard Waterfront. More... Until Mar 27, 13
- 3,000 Bonus Points per stay including any night Sunday-Thursday at the Courtyard Boston Logan Airport. More... Until Mar 31, 13
- 2,000 Bonus Points per stay at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs.More... Until Mar 31, 13
- 10,000 Bonus Points when you stay 4+ nights at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa.More... Until Mar 31, 13
- Double Rewards Points on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
News, Tips & Tricks
American Airlines is another airline that is offering its 2012 Elite members the chance to buy back status. If you are currently an AAdvantage Platinum or Gold member, and you have flown at least two elite qualifying segments during 2012, and did not participate in this offer last year, then you are eligible to renew your status. More details can be found here.
As I mentioned earlier in the month, Starwood Preferred Guest and Delta Airlines have teamed up to create Crossover Rewards. The new cross-functional benefit for SPG Elites and SkyMiles Elites is now open for registration. You can do so here. For more details on Crossover rewards see my post here.
Tip of the Day: Want to earn more Aeroplan Miles? No where else other than Aeroplan itself will you find a larger list of Aeroplan Bonus Mile offers (heck sometimes we have offers listed that Aeroplan doesn't!). Check them out here
Travel Deals
Hilton is offering up to 30% off prepaid non-refundable deposit rates for stays in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. If you have set plans in place where you know you won't need to cancel a stay then this offer may bring you some additional savings. Stays must be booked by May 14 for travel between Mar 14 and Dec 31, 13. Full details and online booking
Bonus Offers
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Double Asia Miles when paying the Best Available Rate for stays at any Shangri-La resort for a minimum of three consecutive nights; or any Traders hotel for a minimum of two consecutive nights worldwide. More... Until Mar 31, 13
China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- Earn up to Quadruple Dynasty Flyer Miles when you rent a car with Hertz participating locations in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. More... Until Jun 30, 13
Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com)
- Triple HawaiianMiles and up to 30% off for stays at participating Starwood Hotels in Hawaii. More... Until Dec 20, 13
Iberia Plus
- 20% Bonus Avios when you buy Avios online. More... Until Mar 10, 13
InterContinental Hotels Group Priority Club
- Double Priority Club Points on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
Marriott Rewards
- 3,000 Bonus Points PER NIGHT for stays at the TownePlace Suites Bethlehem Easton. Maximum of 25,000 bonus points awarded per stay. More... Until Mar 26, 13
- 6,000 Bonus Points PER NIGHT for stays at the Courtyard Detroit Pontiac/Bloomfield. More... Until Mar 28, 13
- 3,000 Bonus Points when you stay two consecutive nights Sunday-Thursday at the Charleston Marriott. More... Until Mar 27, 13
- 2,000 Bonus Points when you stay two consecutive nights Sunday-Thursday at the Charleston Courtyard Waterfront. More... Until Mar 27, 13
- 3,000 Bonus Points per stay including any night Sunday-Thursday at the Courtyard Boston Logan Airport. More... Until Mar 31, 13
- 2,000 Bonus Points per stay at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs.More... Until Mar 31, 13
- 10,000 Bonus Points when you stay 4+ nights at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa.More... Until Mar 31, 13
- Double Rewards Points on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals of 5 or more days, at a participating Hertz airport or off airport location in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. More... Until Jul 31, 13
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Feb 26 Update: A quiet day at Rewards Canada with only a few bonuses
Super quiet Tuesday here at Rewards Canada, just a few bonus offers added and
nothin' else!
News, Tips & Tricks
Tip of the Day: Make sure you are maximizing your mileage earning! Check out Rewards Canada's Maximize your Miles feature for tips on how to earn more miles.
Bonus Offers
China Eastern Eastern Miles
- Double Eastern Miles Points when paying the Best Available Rate for stays at any Shangri-La resort for a minimum of three consecutive nights; or any Traders hotel for a minimum of two consecutive nights worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
- Double Eastern Miles Points for stays of 2 or more nights at Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotels in Singapore or Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa. More... Until Apr 30, 13
China Southern Sky Pearl Club
- Double SkyPearl Kilometers when paying the Best Available Rate for stays at any Shangri-La resort for a minimum of three consecutive nights; or any Traders hotel for a minimum of two consecutive nights worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
Emirates Skywards
- Triple Skywards Miles and a complimentary upgarde when you stay at Anantara Hotels Resorts and Spas, The Doyle Collection Hotels in London, First Hotels in Copenhagen, Kempinski Hotels, Lungarno Collection, Mokara Hotels & Spas or Omni Hotels & Resorts. More... Until Mar 31, 13
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Triple QMiles for stays at the Rose Rayhaan by Rotana - Dubai. More... Mar 1 - Apr 30, 13
- Double QMiles for stays at Shaza Hotels worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 30, 13
- Double QMiles for stays at participating Swissotel Hotels & Resorts worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
- Earn up to 1,000 QMiles for Budget rentals in Europe, Middle East and Africa. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13 More...
- Double QMiles for every Sixt rental Worldwide. More... Mar 1 - Apr 30, 13
- Double QMiles on purchases of Diamond and Pearl Jewellery from participating Joyalukkas outlets in Qatar,Bahrain,Kuwait.UAE,Oman,KSA and UK. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
US Airways Dividend Miles (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- 250 Bonus Dividend Miles for joining The Whiteboard & another 250 miles for completing your first survey. More... Until ?
News, Tips & Tricks
Tip of the Day: Make sure you are maximizing your mileage earning! Check out Rewards Canada's Maximize your Miles feature for tips on how to earn more miles.
Bonus Offers
China Eastern Eastern Miles
- Double Eastern Miles Points when paying the Best Available Rate for stays at any Shangri-La resort for a minimum of three consecutive nights; or any Traders hotel for a minimum of two consecutive nights worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
- Double Eastern Miles Points for stays of 2 or more nights at Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotels in Singapore or Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa. More... Until Apr 30, 13
China Southern Sky Pearl Club
- Double SkyPearl Kilometers when paying the Best Available Rate for stays at any Shangri-La resort for a minimum of three consecutive nights; or any Traders hotel for a minimum of two consecutive nights worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
Emirates Skywards
- Triple Skywards Miles and a complimentary upgarde when you stay at Anantara Hotels Resorts and Spas, The Doyle Collection Hotels in London, First Hotels in Copenhagen, Kempinski Hotels, Lungarno Collection, Mokara Hotels & Spas or Omni Hotels & Resorts. More... Until Mar 31, 13
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Triple QMiles for stays at the Rose Rayhaan by Rotana - Dubai. More... Mar 1 - Apr 30, 13
- Double QMiles for stays at Shaza Hotels worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 30, 13
- Double QMiles for stays at participating Swissotel Hotels & Resorts worldwide. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
- Earn up to 1,000 QMiles for Budget rentals in Europe, Middle East and Africa. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13 More...
- Double QMiles for every Sixt rental Worldwide. More... Mar 1 - Apr 30, 13
- Double QMiles on purchases of Diamond and Pearl Jewellery from participating Joyalukkas outlets in Qatar,Bahrain,Kuwait.UAE,Oman,KSA and UK. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
US Airways Dividend Miles (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- 250 Bonus Dividend Miles for joining The Whiteboard & another 250 miles for completing your first survey. More... Until ?
Monday, February 25, 2013
Feb 25 Update: Double Asia Miles YVR/YYZ-HKG, new Choice Hotels Systemwide promo and Porter Airlines sale
As is typical with Monday's there isn't a lot of news to pass your way although
there are a couple of bonus offers to make note of.
News, Tips & Tricks
Cathay Pacific has launched another flight promo out of Canada, this time they are offering bonus miles on flights between YVR and YYZ and Hong Kong that are booked in First or Business Class. This promo is running along side their Premium Economy offer so right now you can earn bonus miles in all classes except Econony class. For more details see the link below in the bonus offers section.
Choice Hotels has also launched their next systemwide promo, one that we have seen time and time again where you can earn a free night at roughly 1,500 of their hotels by earning a bonus of somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 points after two stays. When are these programs going to come up with something more creative? (same with CX above, same promo we've seen many times) Perhaps they need to hire me (FYI loyalty program managers: The FFB Group does provide loyalty promotion consulting if you are reading this) to get them some traction with better thought out promotions!
Tip of the Day: Looking for a new Travel Rewards Credit Card? Be sure to visit Rewards Canada's Guide to choosing a travel rewards credit card before you make a decision to make sure you are getting the right card for you!
Travel Deals
Porter Airlines has another up to 50% sale going on. Flights need to be booked by Mar 1 for travel until Jun 26. Find out more at Porter
Bonus Offers
Best Western Rewards
- 1,000 Bonus Rewards Points when you stay 2 qualified night at any Best Western® branded hotel in South America. More... Until Mar 31, 13
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Double Asia Miles for Cathay Pacific flights in first or Business Class between Vancouver or Toronto and Hong Kong. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13 Valid for residents of Canada Only
Choice Hotels Privileges
- Up to 8,000 Bonus Privileges Points when you complete 2 qualifying stays at Choice Hotels Worldwide. More... Feb 28 - May 15, 13
Delta SkyMiles
- Earn American Express Reward Cards worth up to $125 when you fly nonstop between New York LGA and select cities. More... Register by Mar 23 for travel until Apr 22, 13 Targeted offer - May Not Work for everyone
Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Double HawaiianMiles for stays at The Kahala Hotel and Resort. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- Double HawaiianMiles for stays of 2+ nights at The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- 10,000 Bonus HawaiianMiles with a minimum 4 night stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. More... Apr 1 - 30, 13
- 5,000 Bonus HawaiianMiles with a minimum 3 night stay at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki or the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. More... Apr 1 - 30, 13
- Double HawaiianMiles on any vehicle rental at participating Hertz locations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and Puerto Rico. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- Triple HawaiianMiles on all rentals of two days or longer of a Compact car or larger vehicle at any Thrifty location Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13
Scandinavian EuroBonus
- Double EuroBonus points for stays at any Rica Hotels in Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö. More... Until Mar 31, 13
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News, Tips & Tricks
Cathay Pacific has launched another flight promo out of Canada, this time they are offering bonus miles on flights between YVR and YYZ and Hong Kong that are booked in First or Business Class. This promo is running along side their Premium Economy offer so right now you can earn bonus miles in all classes except Econony class. For more details see the link below in the bonus offers section.
Choice Hotels has also launched their next systemwide promo, one that we have seen time and time again where you can earn a free night at roughly 1,500 of their hotels by earning a bonus of somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 points after two stays. When are these programs going to come up with something more creative? (same with CX above, same promo we've seen many times) Perhaps they need to hire me (FYI loyalty program managers: The FFB Group does provide loyalty promotion consulting if you are reading this) to get them some traction with better thought out promotions!
Tip of the Day: Looking for a new Travel Rewards Credit Card? Be sure to visit Rewards Canada's Guide to choosing a travel rewards credit card before you make a decision to make sure you are getting the right card for you!
Travel Deals
Porter Airlines has another up to 50% sale going on. Flights need to be booked by Mar 1 for travel until Jun 26. Find out more at Porter
Bonus Offers
Best Western Rewards
- 1,000 Bonus Rewards Points when you stay 2 qualified night at any Best Western® branded hotel in South America. More... Until Mar 31, 13
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Double Asia Miles for Cathay Pacific flights in first or Business Class between Vancouver or Toronto and Hong Kong. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13 Valid for residents of Canada Only
Choice Hotels Privileges
- Up to 8,000 Bonus Privileges Points when you complete 2 qualifying stays at Choice Hotels Worldwide. More... Feb 28 - May 15, 13
Delta SkyMiles
- Earn American Express Reward Cards worth up to $125 when you fly nonstop between New York LGA and select cities. More... Register by Mar 23 for travel until Apr 22, 13 Targeted offer - May Not Work for everyone
Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Double HawaiianMiles for stays at The Kahala Hotel and Resort. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- Double HawaiianMiles for stays of 2+ nights at The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- 10,000 Bonus HawaiianMiles with a minimum 4 night stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. More... Apr 1 - 30, 13
- 5,000 Bonus HawaiianMiles with a minimum 3 night stay at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki or the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. More... Apr 1 - 30, 13
- Double HawaiianMiles on any vehicle rental at participating Hertz locations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and Puerto Rico. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- Triple HawaiianMiles on all rentals of two days or longer of a Compact car or larger vehicle at any Thrifty location Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13
Scandinavian EuroBonus
- Double EuroBonus points for stays at any Rica Hotels in Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö. More... Until Mar 31, 13
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Friday, February 22, 2013
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...
Tip of the Day: Planning on renting a car in the near future for your travels? Be sure to visit Rewards Canada's Car Rental Bonus Offer Listing before you book to make sure you aren't missing out any potential bonus miles on your rental. Many of the offers also provide discounts over the regular rates while some do not. To get the best deal do dummy bookings with and without the promo codes for the bonus miles to see what gives you a better deal.
Over on the FFB Blog, this week's City Bonus Highlight is on Dallas, so if you have upcoming travel to this great city in Texas check out the post before you book any travel!
Travel Deals
Qantas has a fare sale to Australia from Canada. Sydney can be had for C$1664 all in from Calgary, C$1862 from Toronto. Flights must be booked by Feb 27 for travel between Aug 1 and Sep 13. Full details
Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
- 250 Bonus Aeroplan miles for magazine subscriptions made via Rogers Magazine service. More... Until Jun 30, 13
American AAdvantage
- Earn up to 3,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles on a qualifying rental of 2 or more consecutive days at participating Budget airport locations in the U.S. and Canada. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- Quadruple AAdvantage Miles on qualifying rentals of 3 or more days at Dollar locations Worldwide. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- Quadruple AAdvantage Miles on qualifying rentals of 3 or more days at Thrifty locations Worldwide. More... Until Jun 30, 13
El Al Matmid Club
- 20% Bonus Matmid Points when you convert points from Diners Club Club Rewards into Matmid points. More... Until Mar 15, 13
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- Double Mileage Bank Miles for stays at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach or the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Waikiki. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- Double Mileage Bank Miles + Breakfast for 2 for stays at participating Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts Worldwide on the Best Available rate. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
Miles & More
- Double Miles & More Miles for Brussels Airlines flights between Brussels and Washington D.C. More... Jun 18 - Aug 31, 13
Scandinavian EuroBonus
- Double EuroBonus points on SAS flights within Sweden for new EuroBonus Members who join the program by Mar 3. More... Join by Mar 3 for travel until Mar 17, 13 Restrictions Targeted Offer - May Not Work for Everyone
- Double EuroBonus points for stays at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel Gothenburg. More... Mar 18 - Aug 31, 13
Ukraine International Panorama Club (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Double Panorama Club Miles for flights between Kiev and Prague or Warsaw. More... Mar 31 - Apr 30, 13
- Double Panorama Club Miles for flights between Kiev and London. More... Until Mar 31, 13
United Mileage Plus
- 1,000 Mileage Plus Miles on qualifying rentals of 3 or more days at Thrifty locations Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13
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...
Tip of the Day: Planning on renting a car in the near future for your travels? Be sure to visit Rewards Canada's Car Rental Bonus Offer Listing before you book to make sure you aren't missing out any potential bonus miles on your rental. Many of the offers also provide discounts over the regular rates while some do not. To get the best deal do dummy bookings with and without the promo codes for the bonus miles to see what gives you a better deal.
Over on the FFB Blog, this week's City Bonus Highlight is on Dallas, so if you have upcoming travel to this great city in Texas check out the post before you book any travel!
Travel Deals
Qantas has a fare sale to Australia from Canada. Sydney can be had for C$1664 all in from Calgary, C$1862 from Toronto. Flights must be booked by Feb 27 for travel between Aug 1 and Sep 13. Full details
Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
- 250 Bonus Aeroplan miles for magazine subscriptions made via Rogers Magazine service. More... Until Jun 30, 13
American AAdvantage
- Earn up to 3,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles on a qualifying rental of 2 or more consecutive days at participating Budget airport locations in the U.S. and Canada. More... Until Apr 30, 13
- Quadruple AAdvantage Miles on qualifying rentals of 3 or more days at Dollar locations Worldwide. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- Quadruple AAdvantage Miles on qualifying rentals of 3 or more days at Thrifty locations Worldwide. More... Until Jun 30, 13
El Al Matmid Club
- 20% Bonus Matmid Points when you convert points from Diners Club Club Rewards into Matmid points. More... Until Mar 15, 13
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- Double Mileage Bank Miles for stays at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach or the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Waikiki. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- Double Mileage Bank Miles + Breakfast for 2 for stays at participating Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts Worldwide on the Best Available rate. More... Mar 1 - May 31, 13
Miles & More
- Double Miles & More Miles for Brussels Airlines flights between Brussels and Washington D.C. More... Jun 18 - Aug 31, 13
Scandinavian EuroBonus
- Double EuroBonus points on SAS flights within Sweden for new EuroBonus Members who join the program by Mar 3. More... Join by Mar 3 for travel until Mar 17, 13 Restrictions Targeted Offer - May Not Work for Everyone
- Double EuroBonus points for stays at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel Gothenburg. More... Mar 18 - Aug 31, 13
Ukraine International Panorama Club (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Double Panorama Club Miles for flights between Kiev and Prague or Warsaw. More... Mar 31 - Apr 30, 13
- Double Panorama Club Miles for flights between Kiev and London. More... Until Mar 31, 13
United Mileage Plus
- 1,000 Mileage Plus Miles on qualifying rentals of 3 or more days at Thrifty locations Worldwide. More... Until Dec 31, 13
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Feb 21 Update: Aeroplan Create your own Perfume Workshop, Air France KLM Business Class sale, New AAdvantage bonuses to Europe
Another day filled with lots of new rewards information for you!
News, Tips & Tricks
I have added the American Air Miles Reserve Credit Card to the Rewards Canada Comparison Charts. You'll be able to view and compare it on the following charts:
1. Most Popular Travel Rewards Credit Cards
2. All Canadian Travel Rewards Credit Cards
3. Travel Points Credit Cards Only
Aeroplan is offering an Essence Workshop Create your own Perfume in Toronto. Normally this reward is only available for redemption in Montreal. The workshops will take place Saturday March 16 & Sunday March 17, 2013 at noon, 3PM or 6PM at The Harbour Suite, Westin Harbour Castle Full details can be found here
United Airlines will be adding fall service between Quebec City and Washington Dulles. The service will operate daily between Aug 27 and Nov 4. (Source: Airline Route Updates)
Travel Deals
InterContinental Hotels Group is offering 2 nights for the price of 1 at many of their hotels in the U.K. this spring. The offer is valid for stays Mar 22 - May 7, 13. Book by Mar 24. Full details
Air France and KLM are once again running one of their great business class sales. Fares from Toronto or Montreal including all taxes start at $2599 for Europe and $3099 for Asia. From Calgary and Vancouver its $3099 for Europe and $3599 for Africa/India.
Fares must be purchased by Feb 28 for travel Mar 1 - Apr 30 at AirFrance.ca or KLM.com
Bonus Offers
American AAdvantage
- Earn up to 20,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly roundtrip between New York and Dublin. More... Jun 12 - Sep 15, 13
- Earn up to 20,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly roundtrip between Chicago and Dusseldorf. More... Apr 11 - Jul 15, 13
Delta SkyMiles
- Double SkyMiles on non-stop Delta flights between New York (JFK) and Santiago, Santo Domingo or Port-au-Prince. More... Book by Apr 30 for travel until Jul 31, 13
InterContinental Hotels Group Priority Club
- Double Priority Club Points on qualifying Affordable Rate rentals of five or more days at participating locations in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, and New Zealand. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- 2 Nights for the Price of 1 for stays at participating Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza or Hotel Indigo hotels in the U.K.. More... Book by Mar 24 for stays Mar 22 - May 7, 13
Marriott Rewards
- Double Rewards Points on qualifying Affordable Rate rentals of five or more days at participating locations in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, and New Zealand. More... Until Jun 30, 13
Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Triple Frequent Flyer Points when you book the Best Available Rate at the Shangri-La, Dubai. More... Mar 1 - Aug 31, 13
Southwest Rapid Rewards (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- OFFER ENHANCED Double Rapid Rewards Points & Double Tier Qualifying Points on all Southwest Airlines flight Systemwide. More... Until May 15, 13
Starwood Preferred Guest
- 1,000 Bonus Starpoints for every Sheraton Club stay at participating hotels Worldwide. More... Until May 31, 13
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News, Tips & Tricks
I have added the American Air Miles Reserve Credit Card to the Rewards Canada Comparison Charts. You'll be able to view and compare it on the following charts:
1. Most Popular Travel Rewards Credit Cards
2. All Canadian Travel Rewards Credit Cards
3. Travel Points Credit Cards Only
Aeroplan is offering an Essence Workshop Create your own Perfume in Toronto. Normally this reward is only available for redemption in Montreal. The workshops will take place Saturday March 16 & Sunday March 17, 2013 at noon, 3PM or 6PM at The Harbour Suite, Westin Harbour Castle Full details can be found here
United Airlines will be adding fall service between Quebec City and Washington Dulles. The service will operate daily between Aug 27 and Nov 4. (Source: Airline Route Updates)
Travel Deals
InterContinental Hotels Group is offering 2 nights for the price of 1 at many of their hotels in the U.K. this spring. The offer is valid for stays Mar 22 - May 7, 13. Book by Mar 24. Full details
Air France and KLM are once again running one of their great business class sales. Fares from Toronto or Montreal including all taxes start at $2599 for Europe and $3099 for Asia. From Calgary and Vancouver its $3099 for Europe and $3599 for Africa/India.
Fares must be purchased by Feb 28 for travel Mar 1 - Apr 30 at AirFrance.ca or KLM.com
Bonus Offers
American AAdvantage
- Earn up to 20,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly roundtrip between New York and Dublin. More... Jun 12 - Sep 15, 13
- Earn up to 20,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly roundtrip between Chicago and Dusseldorf. More... Apr 11 - Jul 15, 13
Delta SkyMiles
- Double SkyMiles on non-stop Delta flights between New York (JFK) and Santiago, Santo Domingo or Port-au-Prince. More... Book by Apr 30 for travel until Jul 31, 13
InterContinental Hotels Group Priority Club
- Double Priority Club Points on qualifying Affordable Rate rentals of five or more days at participating locations in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, and New Zealand. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- 2 Nights for the Price of 1 for stays at participating Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza or Hotel Indigo hotels in the U.K.. More... Book by Mar 24 for stays Mar 22 - May 7, 13
Marriott Rewards
- Double Rewards Points on qualifying Affordable Rate rentals of five or more days at participating locations in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, and New Zealand. More... Until Jun 30, 13
Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Triple Frequent Flyer Points when you book the Best Available Rate at the Shangri-La, Dubai. More... Mar 1 - Aug 31, 13
Southwest Rapid Rewards (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- OFFER ENHANCED Double Rapid Rewards Points & Double Tier Qualifying Points on all Southwest Airlines flight Systemwide. More... Until May 15, 13
Starwood Preferred Guest
- 1,000 Bonus Starpoints for every Sheraton Club stay at participating hotels Worldwide. More... Until May 31, 13
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