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VIA Préférence Program

Earning Points

Earning Points

VIA Préférence Program

Via Préférence
  • Tickets for travel aboard VIA Rail trains purchased directly from VIA Rail or though a partner travel agency
  • The Canadian portion of a trip aboard the Maple Leaf train between Toronto and New York, only if booked through VIA Rail
  • The amount paid for a fare upgrade
  • The purchase of a VIA Rail travel pass
  • Any baggage for which a fee applies (as per VIA Rail baggage policy)
  • The purchase of a one-time Business lounge pass for non qualifying guests available at some stations
  • Packaging products available at some stations
  • Fees for travelling with a pet
  • Fees for an unaccompanied minor
  • Fees for two adjacent seats (to provide extra space for a passenger)
  • Tickets for travel aboard the Quebec-Ste-Foy shuttle purchased directly from VIA Rail

To claim points for eligible items purchased on board, you must keep the original paper ticket issued on board and contact us by phone or email. We reserve the right to request a copy of the original paper ticket to award points.

  • Taxes and service charges
  • Food and beverages purchased onboard
  • Souvenirs from the VIA Rail boutique
  • Purchase of VIA Rail gift cards
  • The use of promotional travel credits
  • Partial charters and group fares
  • The rail travel portion of a package trip
  • Rail travel purchased through a tour operator or sales agent, whether or not part of a package trip
  • Tickets purchased through Amtrak for the Maple Leaf train between Toronto and New York
  • Items paid with points

The list of eligible and excluded products and fees may change from time to time without notice. Learn more about VIA Préférence’s general Terms and Conditions.