Change to BMO Gold Mosaik Mastercard
Here is a VERY important change to the BMO Gold Mosaik Mastercard. The changes affect how you’ll be collecting free flights with the card.
Previously you were able to book a flight with Westjet for a maximum of 1600 airmiles to travel anywhere that WestJetflies. The credit card has now changed. From the press released.
- 20% discount on all air miles flights worldwide
- access to more then 500 worldwide destinations
- Choice of 11 airlines
- Build rewards faster
Basically, the new format is you’ll get 20% off the total airmiles for the flight. As well, you don’t have to book with WestJetanymore and can book with Air Canada as well.This looks like a change for the worse. Previously, you could book a flight from Calgary to Las Vegas for a total of 1600 airmiles. A regular flight costs between 2250 - 2900 so this same flight would now cost 1750 - 2620 airmiles.
I guess the only improvement to the card is if you were flying a shorter distance. Let’s assume you’re flying from Calgary to Kelowna. Previously, it would cost you 900 airmiles, regardless of having the card. With this change you’ll now save 20% from that 900 airmile total.
Either way I’m fairly disappointed with the change to the card and not really sure if still paying the $90 fee is worth it. If you do have the card and want to take advantage of the current situation you must book by July 2008.
A full breakdown to determine how the changes affect us card carriers is in the works. I’ve also added a poll to the right to see what people’s thoughts are on the new change through the poll.
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Comments
you can only book for flights up to 11 months in advance.
I tried to book yesterday but they only had flights up to March 2009.
Its too bad that West Jet is trying for their own program.
They didnt resign the deal, so thats why this is happening.
20% kinda sucks.. it should be 30%. I mean, we pay a $90 fee.. it should be at least a comparible deal to what west jet offered.
40% off long haul flights within Canada is good..but that is only for Gold BMO card + Gold air miles member.. and its only for one year.
We hate this new program and will likely ditch our current Mosaik Gold program card due to the Air Mile program changes.
It’s a bit sad actually because we liked travelling with Westjet and being able to use the Air Miles to justify going to see out of town family without the normal high dollar costs.
We give this new program a huge two thumbs DOWN and will go looking for other options with other banking institutions!
I just found out that I got ripped off by BMO & West Jet. Just called BMO customer service & told me that West Jet paid a penalty not to honor their contract & left customers like me behind. I have paid 90$ for 3 years & collected 7600 air miles. The same plane ticket (Vancouver-Ottawa) now requires 200% more air miles.. how low can you get, I just feel sorry for the administration at these companies.. looked at their claim following the announcement, BMO said they are happy to announce that the new Mosaik gold card will now allow users to accumulate air miles faster, what a lie, let’s sue those criminals..
I just found out that the gold mastercard I paid for 1 year ago no longer gives me the advantage of the 1600 air miles bonus for flying with west jet in North Amerca. I am really upset as it is the only way I can afford to visit my family.Not only that but my fee went up more than double as I turned 65, so I think that paying for gold mc is of no advantage to me now. I am really upset about this decision.
This is ridiculous. I’m going to book a bunch of flights for the year at 1400/1600 and then ditch the card. I don’t know how BMO thinks this is better for its customers. I’m not happy at all.