View Poll Results: What is the best benefit of Air Canada Aeroplan? PLEASE READ POST BELOW FIRST
Bonus Points
3
4.17%
eUpgrade credits
30
41.67%
Lounge Access
16
22.22%
Super Elite 100K threshold gift
2
2.78%
Baggage fee Waiver
1
1.39%
Concierge service for Super Elite 100K
13
18.06%
I nominate a different benefit – see my post below (POST YOUR SUGGESTION BELOW)
4
5.56%
Gifting Elite 50K to a nominee for Super Elite 100K
3
4.17%
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2014 FlyerTalk Awards: Air Canada Aeroplan benefits nominations
Dec 2, 2013, 5:27 pm
#1
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2014 FlyerTalk Awards: Air Canada Aeroplan benefits nominations
This poll will determine which benefit for this rewards program will appear on the January ballot for the 2014 FlyerTalk Awards.
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Dec 3, 2013, 6:22 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 3,439
To be picky, most of the benefits you have listed are actually "Altitude" benefits, Aeroplan is only the points-earning program which which Air Canada is affiliated.
From the Aeroplan site: Air Canada Altitude
Air Canada Altitude™ is designed to recognize Air Canada’s most frequent flyers with a range of priority travel services, lounge access, and upgrades that make your travel as comfortable and seamless as possible.
Air Canada Altitude and the Aeroplan Program
As an Air Canada Altitude member you continue to benefit from Air Canada’s partnership with the Aeroplan Program, which provides for a wide range of ways to earn and redeem valuable Aeroplan Miles, including flights to over 1,200 destinations worldwide. Of course, Altitude Qualifying Miles earned on eligible flights with Air Canada and the Star Alliance member airlines are also redeemable Aeroplan Miles.
All that said, my favourite benefit is the "Priority Rewards" for SE100K members (known around here as "enhanced" IKK.)
From the Aeroplan site: Air Canada Altitude
Air Canada Altitude™ is designed to recognize Air Canada’s most frequent flyers with a range of priority travel services, lounge access, and upgrades that make your travel as comfortable and seamless as possible.
Air Canada Altitude and the Aeroplan Program
As an Air Canada Altitude member you continue to benefit from Air Canada’s partnership with the Aeroplan Program, which provides for a wide range of ways to earn and redeem valuable Aeroplan Miles, including flights to over 1,200 destinations worldwide. Of course, Altitude Qualifying Miles earned on eligible flights with Air Canada and the Star Alliance member airlines are also redeemable Aeroplan Miles.
All that said, my favourite benefit is the "Priority Rewards" for SE100K members (known around here as "enhanced" IKK.)
Dec 3, 2013, 7:14 pm
#3
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"35K to achieve G status" is no longer the case. It's 50k now.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:25 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
Does complimentary upgrades mean op-ups, or eUpgrades? I don't consider eUpgrades complimentary upgrades.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:43 pm
#5
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Dec 3, 2013, 9:51 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AC E35K, NEXUS
Posts: 4,368
I also don't think they are "complimentary". They are "bought" with the eUps we "earn" through AQM accumulation, and we have to fight a second round to compete with each other to spend them. "Complimentary upgrades" sounds like they just bestow it on the most deserving passenger(s) through some rational algorithm.
Dec 3, 2013, 10:24 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YOW
Programs: UA*1K, Marriott Titanium (LTP), Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,665
"Super Elite Threshold Gift"
Referring to 25 eUpgrade credits, or the 150K gift? It's changed radically in 2013, since only E50 and E75 get lower threshold gifts.
I think overall we need a new poll to determine the proper poll options
Referring to 25 eUpgrade credits, or the 150K gift? It's changed radically in 2013, since only E50 and E75 get lower threshold gifts.
I think overall we need a new poll to determine the proper poll options
Dec 4, 2013, 9:12 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Programs: United MileagePlus Silver, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 8,798
As others have said...
> Bonus Points
Which bonus points? Lower Altitude qualifying thresholds, or Aeroplan miles?
> Complimentary Upgrades
TATL and TPAC upgrades are no longer complimentary
> 35K to achieve G status
35K does not achieve G.
Is the author of this poll even familiar with the Air Canada AeroAltitudePlan Program?
> Bonus Points
Which bonus points? Lower Altitude qualifying thresholds, or Aeroplan miles?
> Complimentary Upgrades
TATL and TPAC upgrades are no longer complimentary
> 35K to achieve G status
35K does not achieve G.
Is the author of this poll even familiar with the Air Canada AeroAltitudePlan Program?
Dec 4, 2013, 3:53 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada/US
Programs: AC SE, Marriott LTPP, Avis +
Posts: 213
My vote is for SE priority rewards redemption rates
Dec 4, 2013, 5:13 pm
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM 1.6MM, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 5,343
Poll has been tweaked per your/moderator suggestions - thanks all!
Dec 4, 2013, 5:16 pm
#12
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What exactly does "Super Elite 100K" mean?
That seems to encompass bonus points, eUps, lounge access, concierge, and everything else on the list, so of course it's better than any individual item.
That seems to encompass bonus points, eUps, lounge access, concierge, and everything else on the list, so of course it's better than any individual item.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:43 pm
#13
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Montreal
Programs: Altitude 50K, Evergreen Club, Avios
Posts: 13
I voted eupgrade points, along with over 40% of other voters.
Shame AC is stripping frequent flyers of the most popular benefit from their FFP. Shows how much long term loyalty doesn't pay off and AC ...
A slap in their own face, if you ask me, as Altitude is supposed to
"recognize Air Canada’s most frequent flyers with a range of priority travel services, lounge access, and upgrades that make your travel as comfortable and seamless as possible."
Shame AC is stripping frequent flyers of the most popular benefit from their FFP. Shows how much long term loyalty doesn't pay off and AC ...
A slap in their own face, if you ask me, as Altitude is supposed to
"recognize Air Canada’s most frequent flyers with a range of priority travel services, lounge access, and upgrades that make your travel as comfortable and seamless as possible."
Dec 4, 2013, 10:28 pm
#14
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Programs: United MileagePlus Silver, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 8,798
Unfortunately (or, fortunately I suppose, depending on how you look at it), I'm not a 100K. Not even a 75K.
Dec 4, 2013, 10:42 pm
#15
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Whereas if you're flying domestically, it's 10+ round trips, which makes you a "frequent" flyer, and you get upgrades.
Note: I'm not being completely serious, but you have to admit that someone who earns 50k on YYZ-YOW-YYZ flies a fair bit more frequently than someone who flies YYZ-HKG-YYZ.