American Express Cobalt Card
Referral welcome bonus:
Up to 24,000 Amex MR points
Monthly fee:
$12.99
Amex Membership Rewards earning rate:
5x points on food, drinks and delivery
3x points on streaming subscriptions
2x points on gas, transit and rideshare
1x points on everything else
Card benefits:
Transfer points 1:1 to frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
Access to book with The Hotel Collection through Amex
Special offers for Cobalt holders periodically
Best use:
Most versatile card to hold and earn with. Highest earn rates on regular spending. Amex MR points can be used to book air travel or hotels directly through Amex Travel, or transfer points to other loyalty programs.
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Referral welcome bonus:
Up to 95,000 Aeroplan points
Annual fee:
$599
Aeroplan point earning rate:
3x points on purchases made directly with Air Canada
2x points on dining and food delivery
1.25x points on everything else
Card benefits:
Priority checkin-in, baggage handling on Air Canada flights
Zone 2 priority boarding
1st free checked bag
Maple Leaf Lounge access within North America
Preferred pricing on Aeroplan redemption flights
Best use:
Premium card for those that fly primarily with Air Canada. Receives passive benefits on paid or point redemption flights. For individuals focusing on earning points and status through Air Canada Aeroplan program.
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Referral welcome bonus:
Up to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
Annual fee:
$120
Marriott Bonvoy point earning rate:
5x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels
2x points on everything else
Card benefits:
Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status
15 Elite qualifying nights
Anniversary Free Night Award worth 35,000 points
Best use:
For individuals that want to stay at Marriott hotels. 15 elite nights gives instant Silver Elite status, with 10 more stays required for Gold Elite. Anniversary Free Night Award value exceeds card annual fee.
Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card
Referral welcome bonus:
Up to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
Annual fee:
$150
Marriott Bonvoy point earning rate:
5x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels
3x points on gas, dining and travel
2x points on everything else
Card benefits:
Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status
15 Elite qualifying nights
Anniversary Free Night Award worth 35,000 points
Best use:
For business travellers that want to stay at Marriott hotels. 15 elite nights gives instant Silver Elite status, with 10 more stays required for Gold Elite. Anniversary Free Night Award value exceeds card annual fee.
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (Chapter 1 King Room)
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (Chapter 1 King Room)
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (Lobby)
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (Chapter 1 King Room)
Air Canada 787 Business Class
Air Canada 787 Business Class
Air Canada 787 Business Class
Air Canada 787 Business Class
AC Hotel by Marriott Tokyo (Superior Room)
AC Hotel by Marriott Tokyo (Superior Room)
The Westin Yokohama (Corner King Room)
Air Canada 777 Business Class
Air Canada 777 Business Class
Air Canada Signature Suite YVR
Air Canada Signature Suite YVR
The Westin Yokohama (Executive King Suite)
The Westin Yokohama (Executive King Suite)
The Westin Yokohama (Executive King Suite)
The Westin Yokohama (Executive King Suite)
The Westin Yokohama (Executive King Suite)
The Westin Yokohama Club Lounge
Air Canada 737 Max Business Class
Air Canada 737 Max Business Class
Air Canada 737 Max Business Class
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge YVR International
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge YVR Transborder
WestJet 787 Business Class
WestJet 787 Business Class
WestJet 787 Business Class
WestJet 787 Business Class
WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC
WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LAX
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge YYZ Domestic
Air Canada Cafe YYZ
Air Canada CRJ Business Class
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge YQR