Neo Financial took over the co-branded partnership with Cathay Pacific from RBC. RBC discontinued its partnership with Cathay Pacific in 2023. Today, I will do a comparison review of the new card with Neo Financial. Highlights Here are the highlights…
We noticed that one of our more popular posts was the one about Airlines Partners of WestJet. That being said, that post is fairly dated now (from 2015), so I thought I’d provide an update.
The only airline in Canada who is part of a major alliance is Air Canada.
At the beginning of the year, I predicted that we will see more competition within the Canadian airline industry. We are clearly not off to a good start.
Only a week or two ago, there was news that discount carriers Flair Airlines (“Flair”) and Lynx Air (“Lynx”) were in merger talks. Fast forward to today, Lynx airlines will cease operations tomorrow (February 26, 2024). Seems like they were unable to come to an agreement to make it work. I was really hoping that they could make it work as it was going to be a long shot for both to coexist in Canada at the same time. Pulling resources actually made a lot of sense to have one stronger discount airline. Looks like Lynx was too much of a lost cause of Flair to merge with.
Air Canada and TD are inviting Canadians for a chance to WIN BIG at the TD Aeroplan Escape. Air Canada and TD are hosting an escape room challenge to show guests the exciting rewards and opportunities, like free first checked bag on Air Canada flights for up to 8 people on the same booking, that come with being a TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Cardholder.
Air Canada’s frequently flyer program Aeroplan has teamed up with Parkland’s Journie Rewards program. Parkland operates gas stations from Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express, which accounts for 1,100 locations Canada-wide.
In celebration of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 10 and 11, 2023), Aeroplan members can earn 5x the points when shopping at eligible Amazon categories via the Aeroplan eStore. Furthermore, there is a discount when redeeming for Aeroplan points for Amazon gift cards.
RBC has discontinued one of its co-branded airline credit cards, the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum. Part of it might have to do with its merged with HSBC Canada.
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RBC is one again offering a 30% transfer bonus to British Airways’ Executive Club. This offer has been running every 6 months ago lately. Conversion bonuses are an amazing way to boost account balances without any extra cost or effort (aside from already having transferable points readily available).
Air Canada Vacationers can now earn up to 12,000 extra Aeroplan points per member on select vacation packages (a combination of flight and hotel).
Aeroplan is offering its Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation, which helps connect children with the medical care needed while being away from home. As always, 100% of the Aeroplan points donated will go to support the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program. Aeroplan points donated to the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program will be matched by Aeroplan and its partners TD, CIBC, and Avis Budget Group for up to 20,000,000 points.