WestJet and Delta launch reciprocal benefits for top-tier elite members and for those flying WestJet Business Class or Delta One

 
Today we see the launch of WestJet Rewards' first ever reciprocal frequent flyer benefits for their elite tier members. Up until now all of WestJet's frequent flyer partnerships were limited to the earning and burning of WestJet dollars (or the reciprocal airline's points or miles) with no recognition of status or benefits with those partnerships. Well that's changed now as WestJet and Delta have expanded their partnership on the frequent flyer side despite their joint venture being put on hold. They are also introducing reciprocal benefits for non-elite and elite members alike who are fly WestJet Business Class or Delta One (Delta's business class). 

Hamilton staycation bonus points - 2,500 bonus points for stays of 2 or more nights at The TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hamilton

 
Here's a nice little bonus offer to take a look at if you have been itching for a staycation in Southern Ontario.  Starting tomorrow and running through to June 4 you can earn 2,500 bonus Bonvoy points for a 2 night or longer stay at the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hamilton. This offer can be combined with Marriott Bonvoy's current systemwide promotion offering Double Bonvoy Points and Double Elite Night credit for each stay of 2 or more nights at all Marriott Hotels Worldwide. Be sure to register for the double points offer prior to completing your stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hamilton.

Receive a 20% bonus when you buy Best Western Travel Cards

 

For the third time in less than a year Best Western is offering a 20% bonus on Best Western Travel/Gift Cards! When you buy a C$100 gift card they will give you a C$20 bonus card to use. You can buy up to $500 worth of gift cards with this promotion to receive $100 in bonus cards. Note the terminology difference in the cards – the travel/gift card is a true gift card – that is it has no expiry date as they can’t put one on them due to laws against it in countries like the U.S. and Canada. However the bonus card is not considered as such since it is an incentive and you are not paying cash for it. That means they can put an expiry on the bonus card and they have done so. Any bonus cards you receive are only valid until June 30, 2021. Nonetheless if you think you’ll be traveling and staying at Best Western hotels by the end of June then by all means avail of this offer to garner those savings! Also note that you can buy the travel cards in USD, EUR or GBP currencies.

March 17 Update: Amex Offer for Godiva Chocolates, are we going to see a NEXUS fee increase & an unannounced British Airways Executive Club devaluation

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.

A new Amex Offers offer came out this week. This one is for Godiva Chocolates (perfect timing for Easter!) and provides a one-time $10 statement credit when you spend at least $50 in qualifying purchases using your registered Card at www.godiva.ca by May 15. I received it on my Platinum Card but I do believe it is open to all Amex cards since it is listed on their general registration page. Learn more about this and other Amex Offers in our Guide to American Express Canada 'Amex Offers'

New Hilton Hotel Openings in Canada for 2021 - 8 hotels confirmed including The Westley Calgary Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

 
Continuing on with our new hotel openings in Canada series we now take a look at what Hilton has in store for 2021.

Hilton Hotels definitely falls into the category of a major hotel chain as they have over 6,400 hotels globally with a significant presence here in Canada that sees 150+ hotels in nine provinces. That number is growing quickly as Hilton has many hotels in the pipeline for Canada over the next few years.

Earn 1,000 to 7,500 bonus Wyndham Rewards points on all stays until May 31

 
Week three of Wyndham Hotels Member Month promotion sees them release a bonus offer for actual Wyndham stays! The previous weeks saw an online shopping bonuses and a buy points bonus  (both of those promotions are still live for a few more weeks) and now was have a stay bonus being marketed as stay 3 nights and get a free night. That’s due to the fact that if you complete a 3 or more consecutive night stay you’ll be awarded with 7,500 bonus points which are enough points for a free night at select Wyndham Hotels. Not staying 3 nights? Don’t worry you’ll still get bonus points. 1 night will get you 1,000 bonus points and 2 nights will earn 3,000 bonus points. The bonuses can be earned multiple times so if you have 3 night stay planned and then a 2 night stay during the promotional period you’ll walk away with 10,500 bonus points. This offer must be booked by May 28 for stays until May 31, 21.

March 16 Update: Alaska Airlines buy miles bonus extended & PC Optimum Bonus Beauty Redemption Event - get up to $75 extra value

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.

 
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has extended their buy miles bonus offer until March 18. If you buy 35,000 or more miles at once you'll get a 50% bonus. Find out more here.

Receive a 100% bonus when you buy Hilton Honors points

 

It has only been a few days since we last saw Hilton run their 100% bonus for buying points and it’s back again! You can earn a 100% bonus for buying Hilton Honors points right through to May 11, 2021. Once again however you can only buy up to 80,000 points as they’ve dropped last year’s doubling of your annual amount of points you can buy. That 80,000 cap does not included the bonus points so if you max out this offer and buy 80,000 points you’ll receive 160,000 into your account. Hilton however has kept the lower purchase threshold of 5,000 points for where the bonus starts rather than the 10,000 we used to see.

Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card Review

 

Falling into the Rewards Canada "Hotel" category the consumer version of this card used to always take top spot in that category in our annual credit card rankings. However with the demise of most hotel credit cards in Canada we no longer have a hotel category. However the consumer version still ranks in the Top 5 Cards overall in Canada so in reality this card is right there as well since s it is very similar to the consumer Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card.

You can earn Air France KLM Flying Blue Miles for shopping online in Canada + earn 500 bonus miles on your first purchase

 

When it comes to earning points & miles for shopping online we are all familiar with Aeroplan's eStore and AIR MILES Shops to name a few. However there is one online shopping portal that is relatively unknown and that is Flying Blue's Shop for Miles. Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program for Air France and KLM, both very popular airlines for Canadians as prior to the pandemic they were a major player flying from Canada to Europe and beyond. Suffice to say there are quite a Flying Blue members here in Canada and outside of flying on Air France, KLM or other Star Alliance airlines it can be difficult to earn those Flying Blue miles, especially so with the pandemic right now. So that's where shopping online comes in!