United Miles to Aeroplan Miles
Apr 4, 2011, 10:48 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2009
Programs: AC
Posts: 187
United miles a better bet at the moment
If u call AP to find out the taxes, they immediately refuse (creating customer dissonance) to reveal taxes+fees. If you do want to find out what the cash cost is, use the website after logging in to find out, or ask them to create the booking with specific dates....act really surprised when they quote the fees and say it's too expensive, thank them, and wish them a nice day. They're accustomed to this....and none too happy from the tones in their voices....AC/AP management is not empowering them to provide the level of service expected by travellers.
Come on AP it's time to be upfront and transparent with your practices....or at least be willing to quote from a list of recent taxes and fees that "aren't guaranteed until paid in full"....
Apr 4, 2011, 10:53 pm
#4
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,884
UA doesn't let you transfer out of their program anywhere, not even through third-parties like points.com.
But as mentioned, you can use your miles for AC flights, and will pay less taxes. The one disadvantage is that any AC flights using UA miles cannot be booked online and need to be booked over the phone with an agent, which will cost you a bit ($25 or $30, I think). However, even with this charge, AC flights still come out way cheaper than using AP miles, as there is no fuel surcharge levied on MP tickets.
But as mentioned, you can use your miles for AC flights, and will pay less taxes. The one disadvantage is that any AC flights using UA miles cannot be booked online and need to be booked over the phone with an agent, which will cost you a bit ($25 or $30, I think). However, even with this charge, AC flights still come out way cheaper than using AP miles, as there is no fuel surcharge levied on MP tickets.
Apr 5, 2011, 10:29 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Posts: 249
UA doesn't let you transfer out of their program anywhere, not even through third-parties like points.com.
But as mentioned, you can use your miles for AC flights, and will pay less taxes. The one disadvantage is that any AC flights using UA miles cannot be booked online and need to be booked over the phone with an agent, which will cost you a bit ($25 or $30, I think). However, even with this charge, AC flights still come out way cheaper than using AP miles, as there is no fuel surcharge levied on MP tickets.
But as mentioned, you can use your miles for AC flights, and will pay less taxes. The one disadvantage is that any AC flights using UA miles cannot be booked online and need to be booked over the phone with an agent, which will cost you a bit ($25 or $30, I think). However, even with this charge, AC flights still come out way cheaper than using AP miles, as there is no fuel surcharge levied on MP tickets.
Mar 29, 2013, 11:52 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 5
United to Aeroplan
Dont bother converting to Aeroplan...United, while it is not as good as the old Continental used to be...is still better than AP. AP charges all sorts of taxes/fees for the same exact flight where you can fly cheaper on UA.
Also, you can continue to use your UA miles on Air Canada and if you happen to be Gold or better, you can use the lounge as well in both the US and Canada as you will now be considered an international traveller since you will be based in Canada but have status on United.
Also, you can continue to use your UA miles on Air Canada and if you happen to be Gold or better, you can use the lounge as well in both the US and Canada as you will now be considered an international traveller since you will be based in Canada but have status on United.
