May 13, 2013, 10:15 pm
Last edit by: jerry305
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Sep 28, 2016, 11:59 am
#3571
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1
TD Aeroplan Infinite
Jerry the link you posted for the TD Aeroplan card in the wiki didnèt work for me. I applied and got approved but I call yesterday asking about my rebate (i didnèt realize it was a rebate not a waiver), because is was charged. They said there was no promotional code on my account, so i would be charged full annual fee. I showed them your link and the landing page. They are investigating but said it needs a code.
Sep 28, 2016, 12:01 pm
#3572
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Jerry the link you posted for the TD Aeroplan card in the wiki didnèt work for me. I applied and got approved but I call yesterday asking about my rebate (i didnèt realize it was a rebate not a waiver), because is was charged. They said there was no promotional code on my account, so i would be charged full annual fee. I showed them your link and the landing page. They are investigating but said it needs a code.
One shouldn't rely on Wiki to be the latest/greatest offer
My RFD thread does that, or at least link to the correct threads
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/jerry...g-faq-1685293/
newest offer is
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/td-ae...0-399-2038226/
maybe ask TD to match/give you that offer instead?
Sep 30, 2016, 8:43 pm
#3573
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 821
RBC Visa‡ Business Platinum Avion® card. Get 20,000 bonus RBC Rewards points (value of up to $350) and your first year’s $120 annual fee waived
Have to be Bell Small business Client.
http://www.rbc.com/bellbusinessadvantage
https://advantage.bell.ca/en/partner...ss-credit-card
Have to be Bell Small business Client.
http://www.rbc.com/bellbusinessadvantage
https://advantage.bell.ca/en/partner...ss-credit-card
Oct 1, 2016, 7:48 pm
#3574
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 28
Hi folks,
I have just recently moved over here from Germany to Toronto and still have to find my own strategy here in terms of rewards etc.
This is the only thread so far I have found that targets at Canadian travellers. What other threads can you recommend? I am mostly interested in airline bonus programs.
Thanks a lot!
Stephan
I have just recently moved over here from Germany to Toronto and still have to find my own strategy here in terms of rewards etc.
This is the only thread so far I have found that targets at Canadian travellers. What other threads can you recommend? I am mostly interested in airline bonus programs.
Thanks a lot!
Stephan
Oct 1, 2016, 9:00 pm
#3575
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,139
I'd recommend getting familar with the Air Canada and WestJet fora, because if you're travelling within Canada, it's most likely going to be with one of those. There are other small airlines, but AC and WS are the elephants in the room.
Anyone else got more than expected?
Oct 2, 2016, 6:27 am
#3577
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 107
Hi folks,
I have just recently moved over here from Germany to Toronto and still have to find my own strategy here in terms of rewards etc.
This is the only thread so far I have found that targets at Canadian travellers. What other threads can you recommend? I am mostly interested in airline bonus programs.
Thanks a lot!
Stephan
I have just recently moved over here from Germany to Toronto and still have to find my own strategy here in terms of rewards etc.
This is the only thread so far I have found that targets at Canadian travellers. What other threads can you recommend? I am mostly interested in airline bonus programs.
Thanks a lot!
Stephan
And one targeted to TD Bank, the main CC partner along with CIBC for Aeroplan:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...edit-card.html
Oct 2, 2016, 1:24 pm
#3578
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
Oct 2, 2016, 3:09 pm
#3579
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,399
Oct 2, 2016, 6:09 pm
#3580
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,832
Same here. I only got 40k. I called in last week and the rep manually added the other 20k. It was weird as she asked me how many were missing and I said 20k. She said ok, and added them. I could have said anything. And I noticed as I was talking to her that my application date was July 19 and looking back at the offer, it expired July 10. Oops.
Hmm, I am only at statement 2. Here's hoping. 
Oct 3, 2016, 7:14 pm
#3581
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
Westjet announced details of their fast track to Silver (after $1,000 qualifying WS spend) and Gold (after $1,500) status.
Details at westjet.com/fasttrack.
RBC Westjet Rewards WE MasterCard get a $500 head start on the qualifying dollars (so $500 for Silver, $1000 for Gold).
Also note that the fast track is only for flights benefits (free bags, advance boarding, etc…): all the milestone awards (free companion vouchers, lounge passes, seat selection vouchers, …) and earning bonus are not tied to your Gold and Silver status but to your regular qualifying spend.
WestJet wants to put you on the Fast Track.
Enjoy Silver or Gold flight benefits through December 2017 when you register for this promotion and achieve one of the following:
Get Silver flight benefits with minimum $1,000 qualifying flight spend on flights flown between October 3 and December 18, 2016,*
or
Get Gold flight benefits with minimum $1,500 qualifying flight spend on flights flown between October 3 and December 18, 2016.*
or
The fastest way to get top tier flight benefits on WestJet? It’s this card.
This year, if you have a WestJet RBC® World Elite MasterCard,‡ it will be even easier to enjoy top tier status with WestJet Rewards with a requirement of only $500 in qualifying flight spend to achieve Silver and $1,000 in qualifying flight spend to get Gold for cardholders.
Not a WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard cardholder? Get yours today and you’ll enjoy:
Welcome bonus of 250 WestJet dollars^
An annual companion round-trip voucher anywhere WestJet flies - redeem for your choice of destination:
$99 for travel to Canada and the continental U.S. (plus taxes, fees and charges)^
$299 for travel to/from Hawaii, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (plus taxes, fees and charges)^
$399 for travel to/from Europe (plus taxes, fees and charges)^
First checked bag free for you and up to 8 guests on the same reservation†
Enjoy Silver or Gold flight benefits through December 2017 when you register for this promotion and achieve one of the following:
Get Silver flight benefits with minimum $1,000 qualifying flight spend on flights flown between October 3 and December 18, 2016,*
or
Get Gold flight benefits with minimum $1,500 qualifying flight spend on flights flown between October 3 and December 18, 2016.*
or
The fastest way to get top tier flight benefits on WestJet? It’s this card.
This year, if you have a WestJet RBC® World Elite MasterCard,‡ it will be even easier to enjoy top tier status with WestJet Rewards with a requirement of only $500 in qualifying flight spend to achieve Silver and $1,000 in qualifying flight spend to get Gold for cardholders.
Not a WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard cardholder? Get yours today and you’ll enjoy:
Welcome bonus of 250 WestJet dollars^
An annual companion round-trip voucher anywhere WestJet flies - redeem for your choice of destination:
$99 for travel to Canada and the continental U.S. (plus taxes, fees and charges)^
$299 for travel to/from Hawaii, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (plus taxes, fees and charges)^
$399 for travel to/from Europe (plus taxes, fees and charges)^
First checked bag free for you and up to 8 guests on the same reservation†
RBC Westjet Rewards WE MasterCard get a $500 head start on the qualifying dollars (so $500 for Silver, $1000 for Gold).
Also note that the fast track is only for flights benefits (free bags, advance boarding, etc…): all the milestone awards (free companion vouchers, lounge passes, seat selection vouchers, …) and earning bonus are not tied to your Gold and Silver status but to your regular qualifying spend.
Oct 5, 2016, 10:56 am
#3582
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 12
Warning to others. I'm on the phone with best western/mbna to activate the 40K best west card from the offer above, and they're trying to impose the following conditions: 20K pts on first purchase, and 20K pts after spending 1K and holding the account open for 150 days. I applied through the link in the header above and the terms are "Earn 40,000 Best Western Rewards® points†† on your first purchase – qualifying you for two free nights".
"†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer. The account must be used for at least one eligible transaction that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request or otherwise disputed. Please allow 8–10 weeks from the transaction date for bonus points to be posted to your points account. Limit one-time bonus point offer (no cash value) per new account. This promotion is offered by MBNA and Best Western and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice."
I even spelled out the application website URL to the CSR and she saw it said 40K on first purchase. They're saying I have a different card/application. We'll see how it turns out. It's being escalated to management and they are supposed to call back within a week with a resolution.
Update: After about 10 minutes I got a call back and it was confirmed that I get 40K after 1st spend which matches what was in the online application.
"†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer. The account must be used for at least one eligible transaction that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request or otherwise disputed. Please allow 8–10 weeks from the transaction date for bonus points to be posted to your points account. Limit one-time bonus point offer (no cash value) per new account. This promotion is offered by MBNA and Best Western and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice."
I even spelled out the application website URL to the CSR and she saw it said 40K on first purchase. They're saying I have a different card/application. We'll see how it turns out. It's being escalated to management and they are supposed to call back within a week with a resolution.
Update: After about 10 minutes I got a call back and it was confirmed that I get 40K after 1st spend which matches what was in the online application.
Last edited by wpgpoints; Oct 5, 2016 at 11:18 am Reason: poor grammar 1st edit, and resolution added 2nd
Oct 6, 2016, 10:46 am
#3583
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto (YYZ)
Posts: 6,279
Warning to others. I'm on the phone with best western/mbna to activate the 40K best west card from the offer above, and they're trying to impose the following conditions: 20K pts on first purchase, and 20K pts after spending 1K and holding the account open for 150 days. I applied through the link in the header above and the terms are "Earn 40,000 Best Western Rewards® points†† on your first purchase – qualifying you for two free nights".
"†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer. The account must be used for at least one eligible transaction that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request or otherwise disputed. Please allow 8–10 weeks from the transaction date for bonus points to be posted to your points account. Limit one-time bonus point offer (no cash value) per new account. This promotion is offered by MBNA and Best Western and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice."
I even spelled out the application website URL to the CSR and she saw it said 40K on first purchase. They're saying I have a different card/application. We'll see how it turns out. It's being escalated to management and they are supposed to call back within a week with a resolution.
Update: After about 10 minutes I got a call back and it was confirmed that I get 40K after 1st spend which matches what was in the online application.
"†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer. The account must be used for at least one eligible transaction that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request or otherwise disputed. Please allow 8–10 weeks from the transaction date for bonus points to be posted to your points account. Limit one-time bonus point offer (no cash value) per new account. This promotion is offered by MBNA and Best Western and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice."
I even spelled out the application website URL to the CSR and she saw it said 40K on first purchase. They're saying I have a different card/application. We'll see how it turns out. It's being escalated to management and they are supposed to call back within a week with a resolution.
Update: After about 10 minutes I got a call back and it was confirmed that I get 40K after 1st spend which matches what was in the online application.
Oct 6, 2016, 10:52 am
#3584
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
Well I am still waiting for my additional 40000 points from the 60000 application promotion. It has been around 4 cycles by now. I was told to expect it in 150 days. Strange company. And it seems Best Western rewards change the rules and the website again for worse. Status is based on points from hotel stays and no other point accumulation.
Oct 6, 2016, 11:26 pm
#3585
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
Well I am still waiting for my additional 40000 points from the 60000 application promotion. It has been around 4 cycles by now. I was told to expect it in 150 days. Strange company. And it seems Best Western rewards change the rules and the website again for worse. Status is based on points from hotel stays and no other point accumulation.
15/07/2016
Last edited by 1Newflyer; Oct 7, 2016 at 10:53 pm