Monday, March 16, 2009








Thanks to Zorn on CanFlyer for revealing this.


  1. As far as I am concerned, RBC should be treated in the same manner that any welcher would! You renege on a contractual obligation with me and I say, "See you in court!"

  2. RBC really sucks for doing this. It's a scam that I paid my annual fee in January 2009 and then they notify me of the redemption value increase a month later.


  3. I'm a small business owner and I am sure many people don't know this, but: I get charged a surcharge for taking credit cards that have air points attached to them. So why does RBC have to increase their redemption amount again?

  4. Look, I hate seeing my fees/redemption rates/costs/whatever going up as much as the next guy.

    But exactly how self centered do you have to be to say "I paid my fee last month and then they did an enterprise wide increase. They're scamming me!" Sometimes there is such a thing as crappy timing.

    What I DIDN'T see someone say though was that if you opt out of the Avion you get your fee pro rated. I got to hear that from my RBC agent (I still have my card. They need a raise :p)

  5. I will switch from Avion to the RBC Westjet credit card. Service fee for two people cheaper by $50. Westjet card is by dollars so you can even use them for seat sales. I am not happy, Royal Bank Avion Visa!

  6. I paid my $120 annual fee for the 2500 travel points to be awarded upon renewal and now that has been cancelled after I have spent 4 years of being enrolled in this card program. This stinks!!! I see no reason to keep this card now.

  7. I will also be switching over to RBC Westjet card. I just have to find out what happens to my existing AVION points when I switch. Not happy with AVION any longer.

  8. Had a family emergency AVION wanted to charge double the air-miles because I did not book 14 days in advance. Why should it matter when the points are based on a max dollar value. Time to switch cards?

    1. I've had several family emergencies and they have always being more than fair and waived the 14 days in advance. They just have to ok it with their supervisor and have had a problem. I think for the value, their points are the best for travel.