Your Guide To The Avion Air Travel Redemption Schedule

The RBC Avion air travel redemption schedule is a fixed-point system that lets you redeem a set number of Avion points for one-way or roundtrip flights across multiple airlines. Each redemption tier has a maximum dollar value with no blackout dates, making it a straightforward way to book travel.

Users are provided with set point ranges for flights within set locations and ticket values. This chart-based approach makes it easy to budget and plan, but it’s still important to understand its nuances, as getting the best value depends on how you book.

Here, we explain the details of the RBC Avion air travel redemption schedule, from how it works to which credit cards are best for earning points.

What is the Avion travel redemption schedule?

The RBC Avion air travel redemption schedule is a simple way to use your RBC Avion points for airline flights. It allows collectors to redeem a set number of points for tickets, based on their maximum value.

You can book these tickets using the Avion Rewards travel portal (powered by Expedia), and choose options from a range of airlines, with no blackout dates.

The RBC Avion travel redemption schedule is available for cards that earn Avion Elite points, like the RBC Avion Visa Infinite or RBC Visa Platinum Avion. Folks who choose the RBC ION Visa or RBC ION+ Visa cards instead can still redeem their points for flights, but they’ll be transferred to Elite points in order to use the schedule.

When used for higher-priced tickets that hit the maximum fare, this redemption can give a value of about 2 cents per point (CPP), which adds up very quickly.

How does the Avion travel redemption schedule work?

The RBC Avion air travel redemption schedule offers six clear categories, making it easy to identify how many Avion points you need for a round-trip flight, and the maximum ticket price those points will cover.

If the ticket you want to purchase costs more than the maximum dollar value for that category, you can pay the difference using either points or cash – with no blackout dates or seat restrictions.

You can book these tickets through the Avion Rewards travel portal. While Avion Premium members can only convert points to WestJet, Avion Elite members can convert points for flights with these airlines:

• WestJet
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Cathay Pacific

Redemption levels for the Avion travel
redemption schedule

These are the six redemption levels:

Booking flights with the Avion travel redemption schedule

Booking flights through the RBC Avion air travel redemption schedule begins by signing into your account, then searching for your preferred destination and date, selecting the one you want, and redeeming points. It's quick and easy, and all done online.

Again, there are no blackout dates or seat restrictions to worry about.

Here are the steps in detail:

• Sign into your Avion Rewards account or the Avion Rewards app and click Book Travel.
• That’ll take you to an Expedia-powered travel portal where you can choose your destination, dates, and airline preference.
• Select the best flights for you.
• Use your points to pay for the full or partial cost of your flights, taxes, airport fees or service charges.
• Confirm your booking – that’s it.

Maximizing the Avion travel redemption schedule

Booking flights that are close to the maximum ticket value for your category is the best way to maximize the value of your Avion points. When you redeem through the RBC Avion air travel redemption schedule, the amount of points charged doesn’t change based on the value of the flight.

That means that if you’re spending 55,000 points under the Take a Vacation Category, you’ll get better value for that $1,050 flight from Toronto to Honolulu than for the $800 flight from Calgary to Cancun.

Here are some more tips to help you get the most value from your Avion points:

• Choose flights that come close to the maximum ticket price for your category.
• Flights in the Quick Getaways and Explore North American categories offer the highest per-point value.
• Compare the cash price vs. the redemption price before booking – sometimes it makes more sense to transfer your Avion points to an airline partner rather than using the Avion travel redemption schedule.

Here’s how the value per point changes with each category:

Best Avion credit cards

To unlock the best value from the Avion travel redemption schedule, you’ll need a card that earns Avion Elite points. Whether you travel for business or fun, these cards make it easy to earn points, redeem for flights on a selection of airlines, and get premium travel perks at the same time.

Here’s how your top Avion card options compare:

FAQ

What is the Avion air redemption travel schedule?

The Avion air redemption travel schedule is a fixed-point system that lets you redeem a set number of Avion points for flights. Each redemption has a maximum dollar value, but there are multiple airline options and no blackout dates.

How do I redeem my Avion points for flights?

To redeem your Avion points, begin by logging into your Avion account or app. Select "Book Travel" and choose your flights through the Expedia-powered portal. You can choose to use only points or a combination of points and cash.

How much are 50,000 RBC Avion points worth?

50,000 Avion points can cover a round-trip flight worth up to $900 before taxes and fees – if redeemed through the Avion air travel redemption schedule, that is. This provides a value of 2 cents per point.

What airlines can you use Avion points on?

Using the Avion air redemption schedule, Avion Elite members can redeem their points for flights on several airlines, including WestJet, American Airlines, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific. Avion Premium members can only convert to WestJet.

How many Avion points are needed for a flight?

This depends on your destination. One-way tickets start at 7,500 points for short-haul flights. Longer one-way flights with a max $1,000 value cost 50,000 points through the Avion air travel redemption schedule.