How to Optimize RBC Avion Points

[@bso3223]

Just converted 76000 avion points (55000 which was a welcome bonus) to 76000 asia miles which is a roundway economy ticket from Toronto to Hong Kong, which translated to a 2600$ value compared to around 1000$ value (at the higher end) if I redeemed them through rbc avion.

[@郭沛然-g8b]

That's exactly the best way to redeem Avion points. If you can save for 110k point, you can fly on CX Business between YYZ-HKG, even better point value.

[@xlite4999]

Seems like there's an error at 2:00. $60,000 personal and $100,000 household. Not $150,000

[@david_mysterium2317]

He's Getting confused with WestJet’s household income

[@winnieleung2226]

Very informative! Can you convert Avion premium points to elite points at any time as long as you have both the RBC Avion Visa Infinite and RBC Ion+ Visa?

[@PrinceofTravel]

Yes you can

[@burnt1ce85]

Good job! This is a great video for viewers that are little more advance in the points game.

[@PrinceofTravel]

Thank you for the kind words! We are glad that an advance user such as yourself find this video helpful! ~Cris

[@Maxwalruses]

How do you transfer Avion Premium to Avion Elite? Would you be able to get the Ion+ if you already have a higher tier Avion card?

[@PrinceofTravel]

You can still get the ION+ separately. You can Transfer the points from ION+ to AVION in the Avion award portal. You can find it once you log into your card account and click into the your Avion card account and you will find it there. ~Cris

[@KimmieK_]

thanks! i was just trying to decide which avion product to get! :)

[@lvl3lumby]

Does the Avion Platinum card earn the same elite points as the Infinite cards?

[@PrinceofTravel]

Yes it does. The main difference on the Platinum version is the lack of a multiplier on travel, and slightly reduced insurance benefits. The annual fee is the same, and so is the sign-up bonus. The Platinum version also does not have a minimum income requirement. - Steve

[@Peter-zy5ox]

Could you please make a video how to redeem those points online? Would be nice to see step-by-step guide how to do it on the website. Thanks.

[@PrinceofTravel]

Thanks for the suggestion. In the meantime, check out these guides & articles: princeoftravel.com/points-programs/rbc-avion/ princeoftravel.com/guides/rbc-air-travel-redemption-schedule/ - Steve

[@minufrancis222]

I was just checking the avion points activity (i own a Ion+) and I do not see 3x for merchants like mcdonalds, chickfila, sobeys, walmart, starbucks, boston pizza. I checked the fine print and did not see these not included as such. Do you think its worth calling them?

[@PrinceofTravel]

The 3x multiplier for the ION+ will not arrive until the statement posts. - Steve

[@chachu666]

I'm still a little bit confused so how do we convert the RBC Avion to British Airways Avios?

[@SteamScientist]

Very interesting video. Do you know if, as a previous HSBC World Elite owner with a redemption ration of 100 = 1.5$, I get a Ion+ card with the goal of converting Avion Premium points to Avion Elite points, that would give me an effective redemption rate of 4.5% on Grocery, dining, etc.?

[@PrinceofTravel]

it gives you 3 points per C$1 spend, and ION+ points can be transferred to AVION points if you also have an Avion Visa infinite card. And you can transfer the points to airlines. The HSBC 100=1.5 is not really relevant anymore. ~Chris

[@SteamScientist]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Do you know if you have both an Ion+ and a Avion Infinite, when you covert Premium points into Elite points, do they all go in the same pool or in separate pools of points? I ask because I’m able to redeem my select points at a 100 : 1.5 ratio, being a previous HSBC client.

[@PrinceofTravel]

The points accumulate on their respective cards, but can be pooled together on the Avion card and used in the manner you’re speaking of. - Steve

[@AndroidBugler]

Infinite Privilege is $399 annual fee not $499

[@david_mysterium2317]

I was just Bout to comment that

[@PrinceofTravel]

Thank you for the correction!

[@ryankattner9966]

I have the Avion Platinum, and it lists the points I have as "Avion Points". It doesn't say anything about premium, elite or select or anything. How do you know what you have or that there is any difference?"

[@PrinceofTravel]

If you have an Avion Platinum card, you have Avion Elite points: www.avionrewards.com/eligibility.html#section-content-1 - Steve

[@davidordonez5048]

How can i covert my Avion Elite points to Avios?

[@PrinceofTravel]

On the Avion Rewards site, click the ‘Redeem’ button, scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see ‘Convert to Another Program.’ - Steve

[@thenewbigboss1]

Income requirements are $60k personal or $100k household

[@mr.wonderful4737]

only if they ask for proof

[@1st3pah3ad]

What happened to all the hotel and airline reviews on the website???

[@PrinceofTravel]

They are all still here ~Cris

[@zeyadal-ssalmani5613]

Hi Cris, I have got the RBC infinite leverage for a while now and I don’t see the benefit of the 399 (plus 99) for my spouse. I just called RBC and asked them about the points from the ION+ and they confirmed it is the same tire as the Avion points (no more premium vs elite). Can you confirm that? Also if yes, would not be best to go with the ION+ if I already have infinti with my business? Would appreciate your reapond.

[@zeyadal-ssalmani5613]

privilege

[@PrinceofTravel]

The two you spoke with is incorrect, unless you are holding another Avion product. An ION+ alone (not in conjunction with an Avion card) cannot transfer to airline partners. -Steve

[@PrinceofTravel]

*rep

[@zeyadal-ssalmani5613]

What would you recommend me to do?

[@PrinceofTravel]

Downgrade to an RBC Avion Visa Infinite and apply for an ION+ for better earnings rates, overall lower fees, and pool your Avion points together. -Steve

[@jayzee316]

how do u book longer layovers still paying 95k? do you have to call in, everything i can find via awards on qatar site is that 9-10 hour layover, and I really want to spend a few days in qatar

[@mildse7en597]

From my experience, you would have to book separate itineraries for that which costs extra points. I did a redemption from SEA to BKK, it will cost 120k total instead. Max layover is 24 hours, as that is the policy of DOH airport.

[@jayzee316]

@@mildse7en597 I see, thank you, cause booking separately, say montreal-doha, then to bkk, would be 70+60 or something like in points. layover makes more sense, but then like you said, 12-24 hours is the max time you get and that's not a lot to explore

[@PrinceofTravel]

If you want to explore just Doha, 23 hours are good enough, I just did that this year. I even had the time to walk through their World Expo and visited many Pavilions. You have time! The city isn't that big. ~Cris

[@mildse7en597]

When the booking is done under 2 separate itineraries, you are not bounded by the 24 hours max layover restriction for DOH; it only applies for flights booked under 1 itinerary - that is why QR will not let you choose your ongoing flight more than 24 hours out. I stayed 3 days in DOH during Ramadan 2024, and the amount of time was just right imo, but I agree you could see all the key tourist spots in DOH in one full day. Total points is 120k on 2 separate itineraries vs. 95k if under one booking for SEA-DOH-BKK

[@jayzee316]

@@mildse7en597 I see, yeah thats what I got too, 70+50k points.

[@82nutcracker]

Great information! love your channel! Would like to know more on difference between RBC Avion Platinum vs RBC Avion Infinite. What would be the major difference other than the income requirement to get these cards?

[@PrinceofTravel]

The main difference would be 1.25x earning multiplier on travel purchases for the Visa Infinite (vs 1x on fhe Platinum). The other major differences would be in superior insurance coverage with the Visa Infinite as well. Annual fees and sign-up bonus are the same. - Steve

[@82nutcracker]

@@PrinceofTravel Thanks a lot!

[@Kan-ts6wq]

Good job🎉 can guide me how to transfer avion points to qatar airways

[@PrinceofTravel]

You can transfer your points from RBC AVION to British Airways (BA) AVIOS, and you can then transfer your BA AVIOS to Qatar AVIOS. You will need to create a Qatar airways account also and link the 2 different AVIOS account together first. Make sure to have all your information from both accounts be an exact and identical to each other, otherwise the accounts won't link. ~Cris

[@shirinmalik2235]

I miss the AAdvantage points being 1:1 from RBC

[@christopherphan5231]

I have an RBC Ion+ for years now and saved up over 70k points. If i open an RBC avion infinite will i still be able to transfer the 70k points into asia miles? Looking to do a buisness class.

[@PrinceofTravel]

Yes you can! ~Cris

[@chengu832]

if I already the avion visa infinite and I subscribe for the visa avion infinite business do I get the bonus points?

[@PrinceofTravel]

As their Terms & Conditions state that the welcome bonus is only for New applicants, so officially it's a no. You can however change your current card to the Privilege version to enjoy the elevated benefits though. ~Cris

[@jopangs5625]

You’re not discussing that if one already got any RBC personal credit card, you’re not entitled to the welcome bonus points when you switch products.

[@PrinceofTravel]

Thank you for mentioning this.

[@mr.wonderful4737]

AA miles are very valuable becuase there are no transfer partners

[@PrinceofTravel]

Very good point to make. It is very challenging to accumulate AA points, another way is via Marriott Bonvoy.

[@kingTiwana]

1)Can you convert Kathy Pacific points back to Avion or British air ways ?

[@PrinceofTravel]

I'm afraid you cannot. Generally speaking, once points are transferred to an airlines, you cannot convert back to the bank points. ~Cris

[@ruffFlip]

Dude seems like in hurry to talk. Thanks they brought in TJ

[@blissluis2934]

I agree with this especially at the beginning of the video ... I initially thought my playback speed was increased 🤣 But good video nevertheless!

[@PrinceofTravel]

Really? I thought his speed was normal. But I will mention this to him for next video then. ~Cris

[@tubetop123]

Reduce your speed in KZbin

[@PrinceofTravel]

If you are using laptop, click on "Shift + <", and it will reduce to 0.75 speed. On mobile devices, look for the "setting" at the bottom right, and you can reduce the speed there also.

[@leeburgers2444]

Ham and eggers 😂😂

[@Quizzical106]

My head us spinning

[@CecileMatthew-d4o]

O'Kon Loaf

[@dennisespin5990]

thanks

[@desiderataification]

Out of touch 120k one way 😂

[@PrinceofTravel]

Long haul Business/First class does cost a lot. If we don't use points, then I don't think we would use cash either ~Cris

[@tsurumonetally4531]

STOP CLICKBAITING WITH RICKY. I start the video, see Ricky, get excited.... then find a stranger with horrible microphone.... i'll only watch a prince of travel video if the whole thing has Ricky!

[@PrinceofTravel]

I will let him know :) ~Cris