FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Aeroplan points actually have negative value..
Old Nov 21, 2012, 6:38 pm
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Originally Posted by ismellforyou
Wouldn't having a US CC cause trouble as you would need to pay in US dollars and converting your can dollars would cost you at the bank.
Unless the conversion is free, or under 2% - it would make no sense to earn miles - considering one can buy them at 2cpm from UA.

Anyway, I hope that this thread has demonstrated that Aeroplan has ceased to be a frequent flyer program - but a rewards program - and a lousy one at that - and if you are not careful - you are getting 1⁄4 cent value for a point - downright to negative value!
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