Originally Posted by
Altaflyer
You are paying taxes AND fuel surcharges...same as on an aeroplan redemption. They don't charge the fuel surcharge (or it's included) on revenue bookings.
Exactly. I've compared an AC Aeroplan reward booking and one using Airmiles, they are within a $ or two other than the $25 booking fee. I don't use Airmiles much, but when I do it is usually to redeem for gift cards and such.