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I really did not see this one coming. We were aware of RBC purchasing HSBC Canada for almost a year now. The hope was that they would do something like TD did when they purchased MBNA Canada back in 2011.…

We continue our 10 year celebration interview series with Jason Beales, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at AIR MILES, who will discuss the new changes to their Travel booking platform. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer…

Today, we are featuring Megan Jones, Vice President of Card Product Development & Benefits Strategy at CIBC, who will share with us how they simplifyed the Aventura Rewards program. Thank you Megan for taking the time to answer our questions…

Travel has really spiked in 2023, compared to the past 3 years. As a result, there has been lots of complaints about overcrowding in airport lounges. Part of the reason is the free lounge access that people can receive just…

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…

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.

The Canada American Express Membership Rewards program is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy. 

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! It’s been 4 years since we last wrote a Thanksgiving post (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014). It used to be an annual post where I listed items that I am most thankful for in the rewards industry! Let’s get back…

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…

As we approach Canada’s Thanksgiving (every second Monday of October), VIA Rail is calling it Canadian Black Friday!  Passengers can save up to 40% off bookings made between October 3, 2023 and October 10, 2023. It is simple enough, on…

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…