Our in-depth guides to maximizing the loyalty programs available to Canadians including airlines, hotels, banks, rental cars, and more.
Airline Loyalty Programs
Air France KLM Flying Blue
The Air France KLM Flying Blue program has a variety of redemption opportunities on SkyTeam alliance airlines.
Air Miles
Although not an airline, Air Miles is the most well-known loyalty program in Canada, redeemable for travel, at in-store partners, and more.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is an underrated program with easy-to-accumulate points and a generous elite status program.
ANA Mileage Club
The program of All Nippon Airways, offering the ability to earn miles through flights and partner services which can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and other rewards.
British Airways Avios
Avios is the loyalty program of British Airways, with a variety of unique redemption options on partner Oneworld airlines.
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Asia Miles is the program and currency of Cathay Pacific, a large Hong Kong based carrier and member of Oneworld.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
The loyalty program of Qatar Airways, which uses the Avios currency, transferable with British Airways and other Avios programs.
United MileagePlus
MileagePlus is the loyalty program of United Airlines. Award flights are dynamically priced but include Star Alliance partners, similar to Aeroplan.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
The loyalty program of Virgin Atlantic, providing access to SkyTeam member airlines and a transfer partner of many flexible points currencies.
WestJet Rewards
WestJet Rewards is the loyalty program of WestJet airlines. It is a simple points currency with strong ties to RBC Royal Bank.
Hotel Loyalty Programs
Best Western Rewards
Best Western Rewards is a hotel loyalty program with over 4,700 properties worldwide.
Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors is the loyalty program of one of the most notable hotel chains in the world, boasting luxury brands such as Conrad and Waldorf Astoria.
Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty program of the largest hotel chain in the world and the most popular choice for Canadians.
World of Hyatt
World of Hyatt is an underrated loyalty program that can offer excellent value but is harder to acquire points in.
Sandman RSVP Rewards
RSVP Rewards is the loyalty program for Canadian-owned hotel chains Sandman and Sutton Place.
Bank Loyalty Programs
American Express Membership Rewards
American Express Membership Rewards is the most flexible points currency in Canada.
Avion Rewards
Avion Rewards is the flexible points program of RBC Royal Bank, useful for travel redemptions.
BMO Rewards
BMO Rewards is the rewards program of the Bank of Montreal. Points can be redeemed flexibly for travel via “Book Any Way Travel”.
Capital One Miles
The loyalty program of Capital One Bank in the United States, and a flexible currency, transferable to numerous airline programs.
Chase Ultimate Rewards
The loyalty program of Chase Bank, one of the most highly regarded and flexible rewards programs in the USA.
CIBC Aventura
Aventura is the rewards program of CIBC and can be redeemed maximally for travel via a flight award chart.
Citi ThankYou Rewards
Citi ThankYou Rewards is the loyalty program of Citi Bank in the United States, and a flexible and transferable points currency.
MBNA Rewards
MBNA’s in-house loyalty and rewards program which will soon allow 1:1 transfer to Alaska Mileage Plan.
National Bank À la Carte Rewards
À la Carte is the rewards program of National Bank. Points can be redeemed flexibly for travel via travel agency or “Book Your Way”.
Scene+ Rewards
Scene+ Rewards is the program of Scotiabank and can be redeemed for travel, groceries, movies, statement credit, and more.
TD Rewards
TD Rewards is the program of TD Canada Trust and can be redeemed for travel flexibly or through Expedia for TD.
Rental Car Loyalty Programs
Coming soon…
Miscellaneous Loyalty Programs
Canadian Tire Triangle Rewards
A joint loyalty program that allows you to earn and redeem at Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark’s, Atmosphere, Party City, and more.
PC Optimum
PC Optimum is the loyalty program of the President’s Choice group. Earn and redeem at grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, and more.
Save-On-Foods More Rewards
More Rewards is the loyalty program of the Pattison Food Group, including Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Buy Low Foods, and Nesters Market.