May 13, 2013, 10:15 pm
Last edit by: jerry305
CANADIAN REFERENCE ON FLYERTALK Canadian Credit Card Master List - Curated for Best Offer A complete listing of all the major credit cards in Canada along with their sign-up bonus, annual fee, CPM, and other pertinent information.
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Sep 24, 2018, 9:06 pm
#4756
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Toronto-YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, BA Executive- Blue, Lifemiles, AA Advantage, VIA Rail Preference, Iberia Plus
Posts: 565
Sorry if this is the wrong place, but just wondering what people think about the PointsU seminar this weekend?
I'm considering going as I'm still a bit of a points noob but just wondering if it's worth the admission for a casual flyer... (as in I generally only fly 3-4x/year) sadly I don't have a ton of time off.
Thanks!
PS - don't mean to bash it. I'm honestly just curious what the general idea is about it here.
I'm considering going as I'm still a bit of a points noob but just wondering if it's worth the admission for a casual flyer... (as in I generally only fly 3-4x/year) sadly I don't have a ton of time off.
Thanks!
PS - don't mean to bash it. I'm honestly just curious what the general idea is about it here.
Sep 24, 2018, 9:23 pm
#4757
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: 52,140
If you're looking for lucrative bonii, Canada is not the place to look. Our banks simply do not give away nearly as much as the U.S. banks. Just read the thread and you'll find about the best there is.
Sep 24, 2018, 9:49 pm
#4758
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
Sorry if this is the wrong place, but just wondering what people think about the PointsU seminar this weekend?
I'm considering going as I'm still a bit of a points noob but just wondering if it's worth the admission for a casual flyer... (as in I generally only fly 3-4x/year) sadly I don't have a ton of time off.
Thanks!
PS - don't mean to bash it. I'm honestly just curious what the general idea is about it here.
I'm considering going as I'm still a bit of a points noob but just wondering if it's worth the admission for a casual flyer... (as in I generally only fly 3-4x/year) sadly I don't have a ton of time off.
Thanks!
PS - don't mean to bash it. I'm honestly just curious what the general idea is about it here.
If you don't travel a lot, and you don't collect a lot, then PointsU might not be for you.
For myself, I travel several times a year, and I also like collecting points and finding good offers.
Most of the points I have collected come from things I learned or things I shared on this forum and forums like this. I got a lot out of PointsU last year and I'm looking forward to this year.
I also have friends and family who I try to manage points for, and help them to get to their goals.
Last edited by jerry305; Sep 24, 2018 at 9:54 pm
Sep 25, 2018, 4:00 pm
#4759
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Toronto-YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, BA Executive- Blue, Lifemiles, AA Advantage, VIA Rail Preference, Iberia Plus
Posts: 565
Last year was my first first PointsU seminar.
If you don't travel a lot, and you don't collect a lot, then PointsU might not be for you.
For myself, I travel several times a year, and I also like collecting points and finding good offers.
Most of the points I have collected come from things I learned or things I shared on this forum and forums like this. I got a lot out of PointsU last year and I'm looking forward to this year.
I also have friends and family who I try to manage points for, and help them to get to their goals.
If you don't travel a lot, and you don't collect a lot, then PointsU might not be for you.
For myself, I travel several times a year, and I also like collecting points and finding good offers.
Most of the points I have collected come from things I learned or things I shared on this forum and forums like this. I got a lot out of PointsU last year and I'm looking forward to this year.
I also have friends and family who I try to manage points for, and help them to get to their goals.
I do collect points (when possible) and have no issue working to find a good deal.
Still on the fence...
Sep 25, 2018, 8:19 pm
#4760
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YTZ, YYZ, AMS
Programs: Platinum Zirconium in Life, aeroplan, FB, Avios, IHG
Posts: 603
Looks like milesopedia.com is reporting that we get 30% bonus Avios if transfer from Amex rewards to Avios. Anyone else can from this? Sept 24 to nov
Sep 25, 2018, 8:53 pm
#4761
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,399
Sep 26, 2018, 12:42 am
#4762
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
It's reported everywhere now, reddit and blogs. 9/25 - 11/25
Rewards Canada: Amex Membership Rewards: 30% Bonus Avios when transferring to British Airways Executive Club
and you can see it on AMEX T&C
Rewards Canada: Amex Membership Rewards: 30% Bonus Avios when transferring to British Airways Executive Club
and you can see it on AMEX T&C
Sep 26, 2018, 10:34 am
#4764
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Sep 27, 2018, 8:31 am
#4766
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
so what happens when i transfer and don't get the bonus? should i tell them that i read about it on blogs and forums? and please don't tell me that I will. i don't trust any of these companies these days.
Sep 27, 2018, 10:45 am
#4768
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
Sep 27, 2018, 1:39 pm
#4770
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
https://catalogue.membershiprewards....rtners-ba-logo
At the bottom of the page, there is a clickable bar button called "Product Information". Click on it to expand it and you'll see the information about the 30% transfer bonus to Avios.
SPECIAL OFFER From September 25, 2018 until November 25, 2018, your transfer of 1,000 Membership Rewards® points to Avios is equal to 1,300 Avios. For example: • 1,000 Membership Rewards points = 1,000 1,300 Avios • 30,000 Membership Rewards points = 30,000 39,000 Avios • 50,000 Membership Rewards points = 50,000 65,000 Avios A minimum transfer of 1,000 Membership Rewards points is required. Transfer your Membership Rewards points to Avios – the currency of the British Airways Executive Club.