50% bonus transfer from RBC Avion to BA Miles [bonus is back May/June 2014]
Oct 29, 2014, 7:25 pm
#151
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Left
Programs: FT
Posts: 7,285
I am not really sure how sadiqhassan paid such low fees/taxes on the YYZ-HKG round trip. I've redeemed Avios on CX for YVR-JFK and had to pay $160 (and that's not even overseas).
Regardless, I agree that in general BA Avios are a MUCH better deal - esp. short haul, US domestic on AS ($5 taxes, anyone?!). My family has a boatload of Aeroplans and can't think of a way to use them without forking out the massive taxes/fees! And then there's the cancellation fee...ugh.
I'll be getting an RBC Avion soon, since it seems to be the only way to earn some bonus Avios anymore -- I think it's safe to say the Amex transfer bonus has gone bye-bye...
Regardless, I agree that in general BA Avios are a MUCH better deal - esp. short haul, US domestic on AS ($5 taxes, anyone?!). My family has a boatload of Aeroplans and can't think of a way to use them without forking out the massive taxes/fees! And then there's the cancellation fee...ugh.
I'll be getting an RBC Avion soon, since it seems to be the only way to earn some bonus Avios anymore -- I think it's safe to say the Amex transfer bonus has gone bye-bye...
Nov 2, 2014, 7:24 pm
#152
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Hilton HHonors, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 216
Are you referring to a bonus from Esso to RBC? I see 2500 Esso for 1500 RBC points. And I get 34,300 Esso points or so for 30,000 Aeroplan points. I know we've got the 50% on and this time I'm doing the transfer so that I have the Avios to book when July 2016 inventory comes available.
Nov 8, 2014, 4:49 pm
#153
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Left
Programs: FT
Posts: 7,285
Are you referring to a bonus from Esso to RBC? I see 2500 Esso for 1500 RBC points. And I get 34,300 Esso points or so for 30,000 Aeroplan points. I know we've got the 50% on and this time I'm doing the transfer so that I have the Avios to book when July 2016 inventory comes available.
Nov 5, 2015, 10:41 pm
#154
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: YVR - Vancouver, with most winter weekends in Whistler.
Programs: Aeroplan 35K, Alaska MVP, Marriott Titanium / Lifetime Platinum, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 4,609
Looks like this promotion is back, although the conversion rate is reduced to 30% (from 50% in the past)
https://www.rbcrewards.com/convert-points.html?tab=ba
Special British Airways Executive Club offer for RBC Avion® cardholders+! Convert your RBC Rewards points into Avios and receive 30% more◊. Offer valid from November 1, 2015 to December 15, 2015. Convert your points today! RBC Avion cardholders and clients who hold other eligible RBC Royal Bank products or services that earn RBC Rewards points†, have the option of converting their RBC Rewards points to Avios◊. As a member of the British Airways Executive Club they can spend them on a range of rewards, including flights with BA and their oneworld® partners, flight upgrades, hotel accommodation and car rental¤.
You must be a member of the British Airways Executive Club‡ in order to convert your points. For enrolment information, visit British Airways online at www.ba.com/executiveclub (opens new window).
https://www.rbcrewards.com/convert-points.html?tab=ba
Special British Airways Executive Club offer for RBC Avion® cardholders+! Convert your RBC Rewards points into Avios and receive 30% more◊. Offer valid from November 1, 2015 to December 15, 2015. Convert your points today! RBC Avion cardholders and clients who hold other eligible RBC Royal Bank products or services that earn RBC Rewards points†, have the option of converting their RBC Rewards points to Avios◊. As a member of the British Airways Executive Club they can spend them on a range of rewards, including flights with BA and their oneworld® partners, flight upgrades, hotel accommodation and car rental¤.
You must be a member of the British Airways Executive Club‡ in order to convert your points. For enrolment information, visit British Airways online at www.ba.com/executiveclub (opens new window).
Nov 6, 2015, 12:44 pm
#155
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Looks like this promotion is back, although the conversion rate is reduced to 30% (from 50% in the past)
https://www.rbcrewards.com/convert-points.html?tab=ba
https://www.rbcrewards.com/convert-points.html?tab=ba
Oh well, I need to transfer these points before I downgrade my RBC card again to avoid the AF...I suppose 30% is better than nothing.
Nov 6, 2015, 12:54 pm
#156
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
Oh man, only 30%?! I guess that just shows you the state of the points world in Canada at the moment...even the guaranteed transfer bonuses that have been solid for years are starting to get shaved down. Bummer...
Oh well, I need to transfer these points before I downgrade my RBC card again to avoid the AF...I suppose 30% is better than nothing.
Oh well, I need to transfer these points before I downgrade my RBC card again to avoid the AF...I suppose 30% is better than nothing.
Nov 10, 2015, 6:40 am
#158
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Left
Programs: FT
Posts: 7,285
I was on the fence about the bonus back in June and was going to move about 100K AP over to BA despite their devaluations....
I wish there was some better Avion AA bonuses but I suspect I am going to suck up the 30% bonus.
I now have 2, 2:4:1's with my BA card.
I wish there was some better Avion AA bonuses but I suspect I am going to suck up the 30% bonus.
I now have 2, 2:4:1's with my BA card.