RE:RE:RE:RE:AIM should publish redemption infor on weekly base2fast4uI wrote: Bigger, you just summed up why AC is such a huge loss. In fact, one could argue there is no real business without AC. The popularity of Aeroplan was a function of getting GOOD/GREAT value by redeeming points on AC. The amount of points required to get a flight ranging in value between $500 and $1,000 would likely get you around $100 in value with non-AC partners. People didnt get AIM CCs for the non-AC shlt value rewards.
I've switched my spending over to a travel cash card. I can redeem my point for cash to apply against any travel paid for on my CC (about 1.25% cash back on total spend). And as for my Aeroplan points??? Looking at cashing in for 2 business ticket to Asia. It will cost around 250k to 300k in points if I can find the flight. Those flights are worth around $30k combined.......that was why I had the CC. No reason to anymore....
Having said all that, Im out east so no safeways but I think they are tied to AirMiles NA.
biggerr wrote: I've been waiting now for 3 years to get 95 points for $10 of free food in Safeway and still 10 points away, the whole thing is a joke. On my Walmart card I get $5 bonuses every 4 months or so
You truelly are cluless...
A TD card will give you 1.5 pts/dollar. A 50$ Gift card costs 6500pts. So the math 1.15 and that is straight up from the credit card.
Add the fact that you acumulate with partners on the Aeroplan card. In fact they will even let you double dip including the many eStore retailers. You will get a much better return than you stupid 1.25%.
Gas at Esso: premium gas will give you 4.5pt/$ spent. 6500 = $50. That's a 3.5% return.