https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/Recent content in RBC Avion Rewards — Complete Guide for Canadians 2026 on CardNorthHugo -- gohugo.ioen-caTue, 02 Jun 2026 19:34:10 -0400https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-points-expiry/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-points-expiry/Good news for Avion collectors: RBC Avion points do not expire as long as you hold an active eligible RBC Avion credit card. There is no 12-month, 18-month, or 24-month inactivity clock — unlike Aeroplan (18 months) or Scene+ (24 months). This makes Avion one of the most forgiving programmes in Canada for occasional travellers who accumulate slowly and redeem infrequently. The Core Expiry Rule Avion points are valid indefinitely while your RBC Avion card account remains open and in good standing.https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-transfer-partners/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-transfer-partners/The ability to transfer to airline programmes is what separates Avion Rewards from bank points programmes like TD Rewards or BMO Rewards. Rather than being confined to a travel portal at a fixed value, Avion holders can convert their points to airline currency and book premium cabin awards at values that can be two to five times greater than the portal rate. Here is a complete guide to Avion’s transfer partners and how to use each one.https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-vs-aeroplan/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-vs-aeroplan/Avion Rewards and Aeroplan are Canada’s two leading flexible points programmes that offer genuine value through airline transfer partners. Both programmes are worth holding — but they suit different travel styles and priorities. At a Glance Factor Avion Rewards Aeroplan Issuer(s) RBC only TD, CIBC, Amex Alliance access Oneworld (via Avios) Star Alliance Key sweet spot Qatar Qsuites via Avios Star Alliance business class (ANA, Lufthansa) Transfer partners Avios, Asia Miles, AAdvantage Flying Blue, United, Emirates, Marriott Best everyday card RBC Ion Plus (3x, $48/yr) Amex Cobalt (5x dining/grocery, transfers to Aeroplan) Points expiry No expiry while card active 18 months inactivity Can transfer to each other?https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/how-to-earn-avion-by-category/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/how-to-earn-avion-by-category/One of Avion Rewards’ less obvious strengths is the RBC Ion Plus Visa — a $48/year card that earns 3x Avion points in categories where most premium Avion cards earn only 1x. Used alongside the flagship Avion Visa Infinite for travel purchases, the Ion Plus creates an Avion earning setup that outperforms single-card approaches for everyday household spending. Here is the best Avion card for each major spending category. Category-by-Category Breakdown Groceries Card Annual Fee Grocery Earn RBC Ion Plus Visa $48 3x Avion RBC Avion Visa Infinite $120 1x RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege $399 1.https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-sweet-spots/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-sweet-spots/Avion Rewards has a small number of genuinely excellent redemption options and several mediocre ones. The key to maximising your Avion points is understanding when to use the travel portal and when to transfer — because the gap between the two strategies can be enormous. Here are the best Avion sweet spots for Canadians in 2026. Sweet Spot #1: Qatar Airways Qsuites via British Airways Avios Value: ~3–5 cents per Avion pointhttps://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/how-avion-rewards-works/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/how-avion-rewards-works/Avion Rewards is RBC Royal Bank’s loyalty programme — one of Canada’s most flexible points currencies because it offers genuine airline transfer partners. Unlike Scene+ (fixed 1¢/point, no transfers) or TD Rewards (optimised for Expedia for TD bookings), Avion points can be transferred to British Airways Avios at a 1:1 ratio, opening the door to premium cabin redemptions on British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, and Alaska Airlines that would cost thousands of dollars in cash.https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-travel-portal/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-travel-portal/The RBC Avion travel portal is the simplest way to redeem Avion points. No award chart research, no transfer waiting periods, no blackout dates — just search for a flight or hotel and pay with points. The trade-off: the portal rate of approximately 1.0–1.1 cents per point is the lowest value you can get from Avion (excluding gift cards and merchandise). For experienced travellers, the portal is a convenience baseline rather than the target.https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-points-value/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cardnorth.ca/rewards-credit-cards/avion-rewards/avion-points-value/RBC Avion points have a dual-speed value structure: a predictable floor of roughly 1.0 cents per point in the RBC travel portal, and an aspirational ceiling of 3–5 cents per point when transferred to airline partners for premium cabin redemptions. Understanding this range helps you decide when to spend your Avion balance through the portal and when to hold for a transfer. Avion Point Values by Redemption Method Redemption Method Value per Point Notes British Airways Avios — short-haul 1.