Air Miles announces new status level
Jul 16, 2014, 8:07 am
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Air Miles announces new status level
Earn 6000 miles in a calendar year to achieve.....
https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/MyBene...geLocale=en_CA
https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/MyBene...geLocale=en_CA
Jul 17, 2014, 12:21 am
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My friend managed to be Gold for one year. It was a disappointing experience for her, as she did not derive any benefit from it whatsoever.
She could have enjoyed a discount on certain flights, yes, but there was not much on offer from YHZ that was of interest to her whenever she checked. And she does not remember a single invitation to the advertised "Gold-inspired events". Also, they never sent her a golden card (dunno if they are supposed to).
Jul 17, 2014, 6:10 pm
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So what do you get from that?
My friend managed to be Gold for one year. It was a disappointing experience for her, as she did not derive any benefit from it whatsoever.
She could have enjoyed a discount on certain flights, yes, but there was not much on offer from YHZ that was of interest to her whenever she checked. And she does not remember a single invitation to the advertised "Gold-inspired events". Also, they never sent her a golden card (dunno if they are supposed to).
My friend managed to be Gold for one year. It was a disappointing experience for her, as she did not derive any benefit from it whatsoever.
She could have enjoyed a discount on certain flights, yes, but there was not much on offer from YHZ that was of interest to her whenever she checked. And she does not remember a single invitation to the advertised "Gold-inspired events". Also, they never sent her a golden card (dunno if they are supposed to).
I hear you and there really isn't much beyond the occasional discounted flight and merchandise rewards but I've lucked into a few over the years and haven't really has to stretch to get to 1K/year.
Congrats however to newfbc on getting his onyx card. ^
Jul 18, 2014, 1:40 am
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I've seen a guy with such a card at a Sobeys checkout the other day. (I learned recently that Airmiles is a Sobeys partner in certain provinces only.)
Although there are some purchases (like cars) that can yield a lot of airmiles at once, 6k is quite a bit. Especially if you want to requalify repeatedly.
Airmiles lost my business when they devalued their product with the introduction of Cash miles and whatevertheotherthingiscalled.
Although there are some purchases (like cars) that can yield a lot of airmiles at once, 6k is quite a bit. Especially if you want to requalify repeatedly.
Airmiles lost my business when they devalued their product with the introduction of Cash miles and whatevertheotherthingiscalled.
Jul 18, 2014, 9:04 am
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I've seen a guy with such a card at a Sobeys checkout the other day. (I learned recently that Airmiles is a Sobeys partner in certain provinces only.)
Although there are some purchases (like cars) that can yield a lot of airmiles at once, 6k is quite a bit. Especially if you want to requalify repeatedly.
Airmiles lost my business when they devalued their product with the introduction of Cash miles and whatevertheotherthingiscalled.
Although there are some purchases (like cars) that can yield a lot of airmiles at once, 6k is quite a bit. Especially if you want to requalify repeatedly.
Airmiles lost my business when they devalued their product with the introduction of Cash miles and whatevertheotherthingiscalled.
(that being said, there are still good uses like the 5850 mile round trip YVR-India/Pakistan/BKK/SIN.)
Last edited by AA_EXP09; Jul 18, 2014 at 9:10 am
Jul 18, 2014, 5:01 pm
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I've seen a guy with such a card at a Sobeys checkout the other day. (I learned recently that Airmiles is a Sobeys partner in certain provinces only.)
Although there are some purchases (like cars) that can yield a lot of airmiles at once, 6k is quite a bit. Especially if you want to requalify repeatedly.
Airmiles lost my business when they devalued their product with the introduction of Cash miles and whatevertheotherthingiscalled.
Although there are some purchases (like cars) that can yield a lot of airmiles at once, 6k is quite a bit. Especially if you want to requalify repeatedly.
Airmiles lost my business when they devalued their product with the introduction of Cash miles and whatevertheotherthingiscalled.
Ron.
Jul 21, 2014, 2:46 pm
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My parents put up thousands upon thousands of AMs a year because of my dad's meds combined with Safeway bonuses (although who knows how long that will last with other provinces eliminating points at pharmacies). They got their onyx card and my mom was pretty chuffed about it, but I looked at the benefit sheet and I'd say it's about as useful as Aeroplan dBlack.
Discounts on a couple flights you'll never use, discounts on selected toasters, invitations to events you'll never attend. Wow.
Discounts on a couple flights you'll never use, discounts on selected toasters, invitations to events you'll never attend. Wow.
Jul 21, 2014, 10:36 pm
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My parents put up thousands upon thousands of AMs a year because of my dad's meds combined with Safeway bonuses (although who knows how long that will last with other provinces eliminating points at pharmacies). They got their onyx card and my mom was pretty chuffed about it, but I looked at the benefit sheet and I'd say it's about as useful as Aeroplan dBlack.
Discounts on a couple flights you'll never use, discounts on selected toasters, invitations to events you'll never attend. Wow.
Discounts on a couple flights you'll never use, discounts on selected toasters, invitations to events you'll never attend. Wow.
Jul 22, 2014, 1:57 pm
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I am planning to use my AM points on a Y trip to Florida soon, and I can tell you that AM availaibility is far better than the usual dregs that AE serves up.
Booking platform is online and as easy to use as AE.
I realize that AM is not a serious consideration for the hardcore roadwarriors and mileage runners here, but it has its benefits.
Jul 22, 2014, 3:13 pm
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What about booking hotels with AM? Can't transfer points to hotels on line, try to call them, waiting time is very long. They actually say in their recording to call again at a different time. How is this for good customer service?
Jul 22, 2014, 4:35 pm
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It's not that bad. I'm taking my family to Hawaii on AE, my parents are going on AM. All seats in Y. They are paying $150 pp for 1 stop AC flights there and back. I am paying $190 pp for a 1-stop AC flight in one direction, and a ridiculous UA 2-stop marathon on the way home because it's all I could find on my schedule.
I am planning to use my AM points on a Y trip to Florida soon, and I can tell you that AM availaibility is far better than the usual dregs that AE serves up.
Booking platform is online and as easy to use as AE.
I realize that AM is not a serious consideration for the hardcore roadwarriors and mileage runners here, but it has its benefits.
I am planning to use my AM points on a Y trip to Florida soon, and I can tell you that AM availaibility is far better than the usual dregs that AE serves up.
Booking platform is online and as easy to use as AE.
I realize that AM is not a serious consideration for the hardcore roadwarriors and mileage runners here, but it has its benefits.
Besides, a seat sale can mean that paying for a revenue ticket can be better.
And, it is obvious when you are overseas and there are no FX free AM cards that it isn't of use for frequent flyers, as already mentioned.
Aug 8, 2014, 8:31 pm
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True Gold isn't all that much. Having the BMO Gold MC at least assures 25% off flight awards and I use these fairly regularly on AA short hauls, all of which earn full mileage and as an ExecPlat, upgradable. Been AM Gold for years but never once got an actual Gold version of the card. Hard to see anyone earning Onyx, at least not our here in central Canada where the bonuses are rather meagre (no AMs with drug prescriptions at Rexall or Metro).