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Loyalty Lesson: Be aware of this condition with National Bank of Canada and Desjardins out of province emergency travel medical insurance coverage + MORE Jul 9th
Many of Canada’s top credit cards offer out of province emergency travel medical insurance coverage and for some Canadians, it is actually the number one determining factor in choosing a credit card. Despite differences in the amount of coverage, age brackets of coverage and length of coverage.... More »
December 8 Update: Qatar Airways announces partnership with Alaska Airlines along with a new Seattle - Doha route and earn yourself 500 free World of Hyatt points tomorrow + MORE Dec 9th
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. This update is brought to you by the HSBC World Elite Mastercard which is currently offering a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 bonus po.... More »
Ultimate guide to airport security options Jul 2nd
Airport security is a hassle, but trusted traveler programs can speed your through TSA checkpoints. Here's what you need to know about TSA Precheck, Global Entry, CLEAR and cards that include credit cards to cover their costs..... More »
NY Fed: Credit inquiries fell to historic low in Q4 + MORE Feb 13th
A report by the New York Fed shows credit inquiries in the past six months fell to a historic low in the fourth quarter of 2018..... More »
Canadian Parents Spending More on Back-to-School than Holiday Gifts + MORE Aug 15th
With September just around the corner, kids across the nation are likely dreading the thought of going back to school, and parents are likely dreading the costs that come with it.
From clothing and technology to snacks and supplies, a recent RetailMeNot.ca survey found 53 per cent of Canadian paren.... More »
August 16 Update: LATAM ends service to Toronto, WestJet adds service to Belize and six new bonus offers
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & TricksOne really good option for using British Airways Executive Club Avios in North America is coming to an end. LATAM Airlines (nee TAM) are ending their service between Toronto and New York City at the end of September. This was a good way to fly international business class for very few miles albeit for a short flight. (Source Routesonline)WestJet’s Calgary-New York City JFK service has been extended into year round service instead of summer seasonal service and the airline has also announced a new route between Toronto and Belize. Great news for WestJet Rewards and proprietary credit card points collectors as the more routes out there mean the more for you to redeem for! Posts since our last update: Carlson Hotels Club Carlson: Up to Triple Gold Points + 1,000 Bonus Points for stays at Carlson hotels worldwide This promotion reminds of offers we’ve seen the past from brands like Hilton that award you a smaller bonus…Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan – Up to a 50% bonus when buying miles until September 29 Alaska Airlines buy Mileage Plan miles Mystery offer promo has returned and is offering up to a 50%…
WestJet Rewards will give you Gold Status if you have top-tier status in ANY travel rewards program and complete 1 flight
– RewardsCanada.ca
WestJet Rewards has brought back their elite status match offer and unlike the first times where you had to have status with a Canadian airline program or the next few times with any airline program, this time it can be ANY travel rewards programs. That’s right, if you have Top-Tier status in a hotel program, grocery, gas, credit card or any other program that has a specific focus on redeeming the rewards currency for travel and awards top-tier status based on reaching a certain level of activity with its partners you can get a match to Gold Status with WestJet Rewards when you register by September 23rd and complete just one WestJet flight by October 31st. Hold Onyx status with AIR MILES? Platinum with Starwood Preferred Guest? Super Elite 100K with Air Canada? Then you are golden and you can match to WestJet Rewards Gold status.Offer detailsReceive WestJet Rewards Gold Elite Status when you hold top-tier status in any Travel Rewards program and complete one flight with WestJet. Register Online (Registration is required) Register by Sep 23 for travel until Oct 31, 16
