Originally Posted by
JohnOClark
I joined the AMEX AEROPLAN Card to get MLL access and a free companion pass for short hauls (Edmonton to Vancouver in my case)
I discovered that AEROPLAN has a $98 tax including fuel surcharge versus $42 when you buy a ticket. Since I can get flights as low as $79 I am using 15,000 miles to save $33.
This seriously reduces the value of the AMEX AEROPLAN card.
Ummm... I would never use points unless the base ticket cost was at least $400. 15,000 points is worth a minimum of $150 if you redeem for toasters - more for flights. Wait to use your coupon for a last minute booking and/or sometime when AC is not running seat sales. Some short hauls can be $1k, so getting two of those for 15k points and $200 in taxes and fees is a good deal.
SG