{"id":135917,"date":"2026-03-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?post_type=card_reward&#038;p=135917"},"modified":"2026-05-09T07:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:50:00","slug":"via-preference","status":"publish","type":"card_reward","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/via-preference\/","title":{"rendered":"VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-register\">Register<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-register-for-via-rail-s-via-preference-program\">How do I register for VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence, you must go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viapreference.com\/fr\/devenir-membre\">this page<\/a> and enter your information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/via-rail-preference-en.jpg\" alt=\"AIR MILES: How to redeem AIR MILES miles for VIA RAIL train tickets - Via Rail Preference\" class=\"wp-image-135800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/via-rail-preference-en.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/via-rail-preference-en-450x172.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/via-rail-preference-en-200x76.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/via-rail-preference-en-768x293.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earn-points\">Earn points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-earn-via-preference-points-from-via-rail\">How do I earn VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points from VIA RAIL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>***Update: The new program will start on November 18, 2023. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viapreference.com\/fr\/conditions-mise-a-jour\">VIA RAIL&#8217;s new VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program<\/a> starting November 18, 2023, you can earn <strong>between 1 and 3 points for every dollar spent<\/strong> travelling with VIA RAIL (before taxes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of points obtained depends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your <a href=\"#statut\">status level<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the fare<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-points-via-preference-train-ticket-via-rail-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence<\/a> members only earn VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points <strong>for their own travel<\/strong>. No points are awarded for another person&#8217;s travel, even if the member paid for the ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can earn up to <strong>50% more points<\/strong> depending on the rate you choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Classes<\/td><td>Economy<\/td><td>Business<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Rates<\/td><td>Escape<\/td><td>Economy<\/td><td>Economy Plus<\/td><td>Business<\/td><td>Business Plus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total points<\/td><td>100&nbsp;%<\/td><td>125&nbsp;%<\/td><td>150&nbsp;%<\/td><td>100&nbsp;%<\/td><td>150&nbsp;%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also earn points on the following fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional luggage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travelling with a pet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unaccompanied minor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging products available at the station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single-use pass for business lounges<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can earn points with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel on all trains owned and operated by VIA Rail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Canadian portion of a trip on the Maple Leaf train between Toronto and New York, only when booked through VIA Rail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business class upgrades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase of tickets with a CN or CP pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase of a Multi Card, Suburban Card, Leisure Card, Youth Card, Student Card or Canada Card (points are calculated based on the value of the product at the time of purchase, not on the individual tickets it entitles you to).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of VIA Rail gift cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot earn points with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Service charges or baggage surcharges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals and drinks purchased on board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase of souvenirs at the VIA Rail boutique.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The purchase of tickets with a VIA Rail pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The purchase of tickets with an AD75 or AD50 coupon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The railway part of a package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The purchase of train tickets through a tour operator or sales agent, whether it is a package or not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partial discounts and group rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase of VIA Rail gift cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of promotional travel credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services offered by VIA Rail partners and intermodal services such as Amtrak, Trentway-Wagar, STM, Pacific Coach Lines, GO Transit and AMT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase tickets through Amtrak for travel on the Maple Leaf train between Toronto and New York.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-redeem-points\">Redeem points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-use-via-preference-points-from-via-rail\">How do I use VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points from VIA RAIL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of November 18, 2023, the exchange of points is <strong>different<\/strong>. It is based on a <strong>dynamic rate <\/strong>that varies according to the place of departure and arrival, the day of the week, the chosen rate, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if the cost of the Via Rail ticket is high, the demand for points will be higher. And vice versa. It will be only at the moment of payment that the number of points requested will be visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-points-via-preference-train-ticket-via-rail-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the points, it will now be possible&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To buy travel cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paying certain fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy optional products and services<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here again, you must have the required number of points, and partial payment in points will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, payment of taxes will be required on a product purchased with points, which was not the case before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to make a smooth transition, VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence will give members a break. Therefore, from November 18, 2023 until an unknown date, <strong>30% fewer points<\/strong> will be required to make a reservation with points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, from July 4, 2024, this temporary 30% reduction applied to all points redemptions will come to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"332288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-travel-in-sleeper-plus-or-prestige-class\">For travel in Sleeper Plus or Prestige class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also possible to use VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points to travel in Sleeper Plus or Prestige class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-car-bed-plus-class\">Car-Bed Plus Class<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the route and train equipment, single occupancy in Sleeper Plus class may be available (upper and lower berths or single cabin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prestige-sleeper-class\">Prestige Sleeper Class<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prestige Class points redemptions must be made by phone to the VIA Customer Centre (1-888-VIA-PREF). Reward trips are available for travel within 6 months of booking and from November<sup>1<\/sup> to April 30 only, subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-status\">Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-via-rail-s-via-preference-status-levels\">VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence status levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 levels of membership in VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premier<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to reach a higher status level, it is necessary to spend a certain amount of money with VIA Rail during the reference period from <strong>May 1 to April 30<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Expenses<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Status<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0 \u00e0 999&nbsp;$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Preference<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&nbsp;000 \u00e0 1&nbsp;999&nbsp;$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,000 or more<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premier<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From November 18, 2023, you no longer have to wait until the end of the qualification period to benefit from a higher level. The day after a level is reached, the status will be available for the rest of the current period and the next period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-via-rail-s-via-preference-member-benefits\">VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence member benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program members receive benefits based on their status level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><\/td><td>Preference<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Premier<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Points per dollar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Membership card<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Points according to the <a href=\"#accumuler\">chosen rate<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Points obtained through special offers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No exclusion period for award trips<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exclusive coupons<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access to a priority queue<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access to the Business Lounges<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Priority meal choice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Priority Online Check-In<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-credit-cards\">Credit Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VIA RAIL is considered a travel and\/or transportation expense by credit cards in Canada. You should therefore use a credit card that offers more points for this type of spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">Cobalt\u1d50\u1d9c American Express<sup>MD<\/sup> Card:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you earn 2 points per dollar for your VIA Rail purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you can use your points on your VIA RAIL purchases at the rate of 1,000 points = $10<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is one of the best cards to use for VIA RAIL. Here are some other suggestions:\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621,22642,22620\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"90621,207296\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-via-preference\">Frequently Asked Questions about VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence is the official loyalty program of VIA Rail Canada. Here are frequently asked questions to help you understand how to earn and redeem your points.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_i_sign_up_for_the_via_pr_f_rence_program_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do I sign up for the VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Enrolment in the VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program is completely free and can be done directly on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viarail.ca\/en\/travel-with-via-rail\/loyalty-program\">VIA Rail Canada website<\/a>. You can also create your account when booking your first trip online. Once enrolled, your membership number is assigned automatically and you can start earning VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points on your next train trip, regardless of the class of service chosen (Economy, Business, Plus, or Sleeper). Membership has no annual fee and no minimum spend requirement.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_you_earn_via_pr_f_rence_points_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do you earn VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You earn VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points on every train ticket purchased from VIA Rail Canada. The number of points depends on the class of service, the fare paid and the distance travelled. Business class and Sleeper trips earn significantly more points than Economy. VIA Rail promotions often offer bonus points on selected routes. Onboard purchases (meals, drinks) and partner spending do not generate points: only train tickets count toward the program. Points typically post within 7 days of travel.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_are_the_via_pr_f_rence_status_tiers_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat are the VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence status tiers?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence has three status levels: Privil\u00e8ge, Privil\u00e8ge Plus and Privil\u00e8ge \u00c9lite. The Privil\u00e8ge status is granted automatically to all new members. To reach Privil\u00e8ge Plus, you must earn 4,000 status points in a calendar year, and 6,000 status points for Privil\u00e8ge \u00c9lite. Plus and \u00c9lite members enjoy benefits such as Business Lounge access (where available), priority boarding and point bonuses on their trips. Status is renewed annually based on the trips you take.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"can_i_transfer_td_aeroplan_points_to_via_pr_f_rence_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan I transfer TD Aeroplan points to VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>There is no direct point transfer between Aeroplan and VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence loyalty programs. However, some TD credit cards let you use TD Rewards points to book VIA Rail tickets through the TD Travel portal at a fixed conversion rate. Aeroplan members may also benefit from occasional promotions with VIA Rail throughout the year. To optimize Canadian train travel and earning, check our comparison of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=8\">best travel credit cards<\/a> that offer points convertible or usable toward VIA Rail tickets.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_i_redeem_via_pr_f_rence_points_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do I redeem VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points are redeemed for free train tickets on the VIA Rail Canada network. Booking is done directly on the VIA Rail website by selecting the &#8220;Pay with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points&#8221; option. The number of points required varies by class, date and availability. Points can also be used for upgrades to Business class or Sleeper. 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