American Express Air Miles for Canadians

I was looking around the www.airmiles.ca site, looking for flights to Calgary, Alberta that I can purchase with my air miles that I've collected using my American Express Business Gold card.

I'm excited to say that for only 900 points I can get a flight from Regina to Calgary.

I called the Air Miles hotline 1-888-AIR-MILES ( 1-888-247-6453 ) and asked them a few questions.
That would cost me 900 points round trip. That's a savings of Approx $250 based on 7 day pre booking. I would be required to pay air port fees, taxes etc for $130.

American Express Air Miles Credit Card for Canadians.






REQUIRED FOR BOOKING:
7-day advance booking required. And GOLD Collectors enjoy 2-day advance bookings** with WestJet, Air Canada, Calm Air and Harmony Airways. As always bookings are subject to availability.

** Air Miles GOLD Collectors must have a valid e-mail address at time of booking: otherwise, flights must be booked no later than 6pm Eastern Time on the 7th day prior to departure.

As I was looking around site I learned about the Air Miles Gold program.
A regular Air miles member has to book seven days in advance where the Air Miles Gold members only have to book 7days in advance.

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I asked the customer service person at Air Miles about the benefits of being a Air Miles Gold member.
I found the following information on the www.airmiles.ca site.

Exclusive Air Miles GOLD Benefits
Travel
# 2-day advance booking** with WestJet, Air Canada, Harmony Airways, Calm Air, Delta Hotels, Best Western and Alamo Rent-A-Car***.

# Up to 40% off reward miles required for selected flights - updated monthly on airmiles.ca

# One car class upgrade on any redemption of a Compact Car or Mid-Size car with National Car Rental Canada, Alamo Rent-A-Car Canada and Alamo Rent-A-Car U.S.

# Exclusive specials on Package Vacations and Cruises - updated on airmiles.ca
# 10% off paid companion tickets* booked on Air Canada, CanJet and
Northwest Airlines??.

Merchandise
Up to 25% off reward miles required for selected merchandise.

Sponsor Bonus Offers
# Plus other Exclusive Sponsor Bonus Offers. Check back often as offers are regularly updated.

Go GOLD faster: Check out the Offers section for Bonus reward miles and use the Sponsor Finder Map to find your neighbourhood AIR MILES? Sponsors.

$20 plus GST administration fee will apply for each travel redemption.
* Must be booked in conjunction with a redemption ticket at time of reservation. Companion ticket must match redemption itinerary.
** Gold Collectors must have a valid e-mail address at time of booking; otherwise flight must be booked not later than 6 p.m. ET on the 7th day prior to departure and handling fee may apply.
*** Valid only for Canada and United-States rentals.
?? Northwest Airlines companion discount is only valid for travel within North America.

? Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by Loyalty Management Group Canada Inc. Sponsor and Supplier trademarks are owned by the respective Sponsors or Suppliers or authorized for their use in Canada.

The way I look at it, if you're going to spend money for groceries, gas, travel, you might as well get an American Express Credit Card and save yourself some money on trips to Calgary and Regina!

See our Credit Cards for Canadians page.

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