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Here are some ideas on how to redeem your AIR MILES miles for travel and other rewards in a smart way.
As a reminder, you cannot transfer Dreams Miles to Cash Miles and vice versa.
To find out how to use your AIR MILES miles and all the latest news about the program, read this article.
Travel
The most popular rewards are redeemed for travel. You must have AIR MILES Dream Miles in your account to use this option.
Cruises
ThroughRedTag Travel Agency, AIR MILES miles are useful for booking a cruise.
Miles will be deducted from the fare portion of the cruise only. They cannot be used for port fees, taxes and charges.
For example, a maximum of $1,000 in rebates or 9,090 AIR MILES miles could be deducted on this $2,500 cruise for 4 people.
There are good last minute promotions for many destinations right now. To relax on a winter cruise around the world, there are some great deals available.
Here are the domestic cabin fares at various times in the winter of 2023, before taxes and other fees:
| Dates | Destination | Price for one person |
| January 1st, 2023 | Mediterranean – 5 days | 169 $ |
| January 30, 2023 | Western Caribbean – 4 nights | 191 $ |
| February 20, 2023 | Africa – 5 nights | 249 $ |
| March 28, 2023 | Australia – 3 nights | 208 $ |
Then, each 909 miles deducts the bill by $100.
Flights
The best way to use AIR MILES miles for airfare is for destinations in Canada and the United States.
Here are several examples that are interesting and give you some for your miles:
| Montreal to… | Dates | Number of miles required for one ticket per person (non-stop) |
| Nassau | December 03 – December 10, 2022 | 2 952 + 306,57 $ |
| Miami | December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023 | 5 923 + 238,81 $ |
| Cancun | December 30, 2022 – January 07, 2023 | 12 784 + 390,72 $ |
| Fort Lauderdale | February 24 – March 03, 2023 | 3 885 + 246,33 $ |
| Miami | February 25 – March 04, 2023 | 4 418 + 265,79 $ |
| San Diego | February 26 – March 04, 2023 | 5 504 + 213,31 $ |
| Cancun | March 07 – March 11, 2023 | 8 362 + 281,82 $ |
| Calgary | March 08 – March 15, 2023 | 1 904 + 110,62 $ |
| Orlando | March 20 – March 27, 2023 | 1 904 + 160,53 $ |
| New York LGA | May 18 – May 22, 2023 | 3 209 + 160,83 $ |
| Los Angeles | June 24 – July 1, 2023 | 4 619 + 160,84 $ |
| Calgary | June 24 – July 05, 2023 | 3 428 + 179,61 $ |
| St John’s, Newfoundland | July 1 – July 08, 2023 | 4 000 + 191,16 $ |
| San Francisco | July 15 – July 22, 2023 | 3 999 + 160,83 $ |
| Vancouver | August 05 – August 15, 2023 | 4 285 + 169,10 $ |
Please note that these prices may fluctuate, as the miles charged vary according to market dollar prices.
| Quebec to… | Dates | Number of miles required for one ticket per person |
| Chicago | November 29 – December 06, 2022 | 2 076 + 160,53 $ |
| Punta Cana | December 07 – December 21, 2022 | 4 733 + 317,05 $ |
| Orlando | December 27, 2022 – January 05, 2023 | 8 552 + 219,34 $ |
| Tampa | December 27, 2022 – January 05, 2023 | 7 809 + 219,34 $ |
| Las Vegas | January 1 – January 07, 2023 | 4 818 + 262,03 $ |
| Nashville | March 1 – March 08, 2023 | 1 940 + 168,21 $ |
| Los Angeles | July 02 – July 15, 2023 | 5 237 + 166,86 $ |
| Cancun | September 02 – September 09, 2023 | 8 695 + 275,04 $ |
| Seattle | September 02 – September 09, 2023 | 3 616 + 173,64 $ |
Hotels
At your destination, a multitude of hotels can also be paid for with AIR MILES miles. The valuation is not always advantageous, but we are always ready for an almost free stay!
All types of hotels are available. This can be for large chain hotels or independent guest houses.
During spring break, there are several opportunities for San Juan, Costa Rica.
Or 3-4 days in Waikiki, Maui or Reykjavik, Iceland in August.
In the summer of 2023, you can spend your AIR MILES miles to feel the floury white sand of Clearwater Beach under your feet for a week.
Theme park tickets
One of the most popular AIR MILES redemptions on the Redtag site involves theme parks in the United States. Four are available:
- Walt Disney World in Orlando (for a duration of 3 days or more)
- Disneyland in California (for a duration of 3 days or more)
- Universal Studios in Orlando (for one day or more)
- Universal Studios Hollywood in California (for one day or more)
| Dates | Park | Miles required for 2 adults – basic ticket |
| Holidays 2022 | Universal Studio Hollywood | 3,473 – 1 day |
| Holidays 2022 | Walt Disney World | 12,759 – 3 days |
| March 2023 | Universal Studio Hollywood | 2,964 – 1 day |
| March 2023 | Walt Disney World | 12,107 – 3 days |
| July 2023 | Walt Disney World | 12,126 – 3 days |
| July 2023 | Universal Studio – Orlando | 4,643 – 1 day |
| January, March, July 2023 | Disneyland | 10,855 – 3 days |
| August 2023 | Walt Disney World | 9,670 – 3 days |
| August 2023 | Universal Studio- Orlando | 3,511 – 1 day |
In addition, starting January 27, 2023, there will be major celebrations to mark 100 years of the Disney Company!
Rental Cars
One of the best uses of Dream Miles is on car rentals in North America.
For example, for a typical 10-day car pick-up in Calgary and drop-off in Vancouver, the costs are exorbitant. But about 9,000 AIR MILES miles saves $3,500, for the summer of 2023.
Ever wanted to have windy hair while driving a convertible on Hana Road in Maui? For about 11,500 miles, you can save $1,500 and achieve your dream.
Or drive the famous Cabot Trail in Cape Breton for 4 days from Halifax. About 5,000 miles will save $500.
Gift cards
With CashMiles, there are many e-vouchers to get for uncomplicated Christmas gifts.
The value of the redemption is 95 miles for $10 off.
Exchange in store
For now, in-store Cash Mile redemption is still available at the rate of 95 miles for $10 off the bill. But IGA and Jean Coutu will stop this exchange in 2023.
But on Friday November 4th, Saturday November 5th and Sunday November 6th only, take advantage of the promotion to use 75 Cash Miles instead of 95! This is one of the best promotions of the year.
It was also held last September and we gave you a tip on how to use your miles with Jean Coutu AIR MILES gift cards. We have since learned that Jean Coutu will be leaving the AIR MILES program.
Please note that these Jean Coutu AIR MILES gift cards are becoming increasingly rare because pharmacies no longer want to order them, knowing they will no longer be affiliated with this program.
Merchandise
Dream Miles are required to order merchandise.
They are sent within four weeks. Therefore, it is recommended that you get a head start and redeem as early as possible.
Taxes and delivery are included in the price in miles.
The number of miles requested below are less if you have Gold or Onyx status.
| Number of miles requested | |
| Four admissions to Cinéma Cineplex | 575 |
| Fitbit – Multiple models | 1 400 – 4 305 |
| Autographed frame of Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens from Frameworth | 3 285 |
| Apple AirPods Pro | 3 920 |
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | 6 075 |
| Xbox Series S bundle | 6 690 |
| 3-in-1 inflatable playground from Happy Hop | 7 516 |
| HP 17.3″ computer | 10 180 |
| Jura E6 automatic coffee maker | 20 035 |
Personal assistant
It’s a little-known option, but the best thing about having Onyx status is the access to rewards that are not in the catalog.
There are four steps:
- Submit a request via the online form with the requested reward
- The personal assistant sends you a quote with the number of Dream Miles needed
- Accept the quote
- The miles are debited from the account and the item is shipped
For example, for a PlayStation 5 game console that costs $650 and is not available on the AIR MILES site:
Since the miles charged follow the 95 miles per $10 valuation, it is expected that this PS5 will cost you about 6,175 miles.
Donations
For 500 AIR MILES Wish Miles, a donation to some of the charities does good.
90 days after the donation, a tax receipt will be sent to the member.
Bottom Line
There are many options for using and redeeming your AIR MILES miles.
The search tools on the AIR MILES site are not always optimal, but there are good opportunities to treat yourself and others.
Come and share your good shots on the Milesopedia Facebook group!
