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AIR MILES Is Gone. Here's What Actually Earns You Travel Now

  If you've been holding onto a Air Miles card waiting to redeem for a flight, the program you signed up for doesn't exist anymore — and the cards that replaced it aren't the best game in town. If you searched "best AIR MILES credit card" and landed here, there's something you need to know first: there is no such thing anymore. AIR MILES, the loyalty program that's been part of Canadian wallets since 1992, officially became BMO Blue Rewards on June 2, 2026. BMO had already stopped issuing new AIR MILES cards back in January, and every collector's Miles converted automatically into Blue Points at a rate of roughly 1 Air Mile to 15.79 Blue Points — no action needed, no lost value. That's good news if you're a longtime collector sitting on a pile of Miles. It's less good news if you were hoping to earn free flights that way going forward, because Blue Rewards was built to compete with PC Optimum and Scene+ — grocery, gas, and everyday spendi...

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Futures Slip Again as Markets Brace for More Volatility After Davos

 

U.S. stock futures edged lower early Wednesday, extending the unease that followed a sharp sell‑off in the previous session. Dow futures dipped, S&P 500 futures softened, and Nasdaq futures also slipped as investors continued to process the market’s sudden shift in sentiment.

The downturn comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His remarks, delivered against a backdrop of global uncertainty, did little to calm investors already rattled by geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about the economic outlook.

Tuesday’s sell‑off marked one of the most turbulent trading days in recent months, driven by a flight to safety and heightened anxiety across global markets. With futures pointing lower again, traders appear to be bracing for another cautious session as they look for signs of stability.


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