The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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January 29 Update: How to maximize the elite status benefits from The Platinum Card from American Express updated, great Marriott bonus in the Bahamas, BA and AC China flight cancellations + MORE Jan 29th
Another feature update to let you know about. How to maximize the elite status benefits from The Platinum Card from American Express has been updated and now shows you how you can get 11 hotel elite status, 1 airline status, 2 car rental status and 1 cruise line status with The Platinum Card. My t.... More »
Air Canada Aeroplan partners with LCBO - members will be able to earn and redeem points for LCBO purchases + MORE Aug 19th
Back in February LCBO made headlines as they announced they were leaving the AIR MILES program after participating in it for 23 years. At the time they mentioned a plan for a future loyalty program. Thoughts were they might start they own program but that doesn't appear to be the case with today's n.... More »
Now live: Air Canada Aeroplan dynamic pricing with seven partner airlines Mar 26th
Effective today (March 25, 2025) the dynamically priced award chart for flights on Air Canada now includes United Airlines, Emirates, Flydubai, Etihad Airways, and the program’s Canadian regional airline partners Calm Air, Canadian North, and PAL (Provincial Airlines). Award flights on these air.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 9th
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American Express Cobalt Card fee being increased as of November 5 Aug 19th
The American Express Cobalt Card, which is Canada’s best overall travel rewards credit card is taking a hit as American Express has announced an increase to the card’s monthly fee (Annual fee in Quebec). As of November 5, 2025 the monthly fee will increase to $15.99 per month from $12.99.... More »
Canadian North and First Air to merge – Aurora Rewards will remain as the new airline’s frequent flyer program
– RewardsCanada.ca
On July 10 the Government of Canada approved the merger of Canada’s two major airlines of the north, First Air and Canadian North. The merged airline will be known as Canadian North but with a planned integration timeline of 18-24 months the two airlines will continue to operate separately for the time being.Here are highlights of what is to come:A major priority will be to develop a combined flight schedule that will enable customers of both airlines to book any flight operated by First Air or Canadian North. This schedule will be released later this year, several months before it takes effect. Communities will continue to receive passenger and cargo capacity that fully meets their needs, with competitive passenger and cargo rates.Canadian North’s popular Aurora Rewards loyalty program will be expanded to all scheduled flights operated by First Air, so that customers of both airlines have the ability to earn Aurora Rewards points and Aeroplan Miles that can be redeemed for free flights…
