RBC launches Avion Rewards Travel, an all-in-one booking platform that helps Canadians plan with confidence

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Integrated platform combines smart tech-driven insights like price prediction, with flexible booking and points redemption across 500+ airlines TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- RBC has launched its redesigned Avion Rewards Travel offering, an all-in-one booking platform that gives Canadians the freedom to book any flight with over 500 airlines and redeem Avion points for flights, hotels, car rentals and more. The launch comes as Canadian travel spending climbs 11.4 per cent year-over-year according to recent RBC spending data , with Canadians eager to explore the world with greater value and ease. What is Avion Rewards Travel? Avion Rewards Travel is taking the work out of booking travel by bringing together flight, hotel, car rental, activity and vacation-package booking in a single interface. The new platform is powered through a strategic collaboration with HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) , a leader in global travel technology that puts smart, AI-assisted tools directly in members' hands. The platform elevates travel loyalty by embedding smart, AI-driven insights directly into the booking process. Avion Rewards members can now effortlessly track airfares in real time, receive automated price alerts and tap into historical data to help them find out when to book and get notified when prices drop. "Canadians work hard for their travel dollars and they deserve a program that works just as hard for them," said Vinita Savani, Executive Vice President, Cards & Loyalty, RBC . "With Avion Rewards Travel, we're providing our clients with increased value and flexibility as well as smarter tools to help them get more from their travel plans." What are the benefits of Avion Rewards Travel? Exclusive promotional offers To mark the launch and deliver immediate value to members: The transition to Avion Rewards Travel is automatic and frictionless for all existing Avion Rewards members, including Avion cardholders, with no profile re-creation or data migration required. Key takeaways How to Join Avion Rewards Avion Rewards is open to all Canadians, so even those without an RBC account or credit card can experience many of these travel benefits. To become a member, Canadians can visit avionrewards.com and Avion Rewards members can start booking at avionrewards/travel . About RBC Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 105,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com .‎ We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet . About Avion Rewards Avion Rewards is a loyalty and consumer engagement platform that provides Canadians with the flexibility to shop, save, earn and redeem for everyday merchandise, aspirational rewards and experiences. Its exclusive shopping companion, Avion Rewards ShopPlus, enables members to access offers seamlessly, saving them time and money right where they shop online. Additionally, as one of the largest travel providers in Canada, Avion Rewards makes it possible for members to benefit from the program's market-leading "any airline, any flight, any time" travel offering, as well as its flagship Avion credit cards and concierge service. Media Contact: Matt Trocchi , Corporate Communications, RBC View original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2026/14/c9918.html

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