Ep 041 - Become an Avion Expert | Miles Ahead Podcast

In episode 41 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss how to maximize RBC Avion points, including earning methods, point tiers, and redemption strategies amid limited-time elevated credit card welcome offers. They explain the three Avion point types (Select, Premium, and Elite) and how Avion points of different tiers can be combined. They cover the best ways to earn Avion points, including via credit cards, shopping portals, banking promotions, and card-linked offers. Finally, they review key Avion transfer partners, including British Airways Avios, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and American Airlines AAdvantage Miles. The team also shares why they caution against WestJet transfers, and outlines the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule and flexible travel redemption options. – 🔊Learn More About The Topics Discussed In This Episode https://frugalflyer.ca/podcast/ep041-... 💳The Best Credit Travel Cards in Canada https://frugalflyer.ca/blog/best-trav... 💳Earn Cash Back on New Credit Card Approvals Through FlyerFunds Rebates https://frugalflyer.ca/rebates/ 🎙️Ask The Frugal Flyer Team Anything https://frugalflyer.ca/podcast/ – Don't forget to leave a comment sharing any thoughts or questions about the latest news in the world of miles and points. If you find this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and share it with others who might benefit 👍 – (00:00) Introduction to Miles Ahead Podcast (00:47) Luxury Redemptions With RBC Avion Points (03:49) What is RBC Avion? (04:52) Avion Point Tiers Explained (08:46) Current RBC Avion Credit Card Welcome Bonus Offers (12:40) The Underrated RBC ION+ Visa Card (14:12) Other Avion Earning Methods (17:59) Avion Frequent Flyer Program Transfer Partners (19:10) Transferring Avion to British Airways Avios (21:38) Transfer Partners Within The Avios Ecosystem (23:07) Transferring Avion to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (26:06) Transferring Avion to American Airlines AAdvantage Miles (33:56) Why We Skip Transferring Avion to WestJet Points (35:06) RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule (39:51) Flexible Travel Redemption Option (42:14) Conclusion – 🔖 Tags: how to earn avion points, what is the best use for avion points, avion transfer partners, how to book qatar airways qsuites, how to book etihad first class, how to book japan airlines first class, what is the highest value avion redemption, how to redeem avion points for flights