Originally Posted by
FreddyBe
I also get first change free now on Aeroplan reward flights, which is actually very very useful, booking this far in advance. (Probably about half the time I end up making some change to my departure or return date.)
So, if these benefits are available on Rouge, then I'm inclined to book it. But if these benefits aren't available to Rouge fliers anyways, and are only available on flights operated by Air Canada, then yes, I'll certainly book UA ...
You're still making a booking on Aeroplan, so all those rules should apply, regardless of whether you're flying on Rouge or UA. The help you might get from a Concierge is a different matter. It should apply to Rouge flights, but you wouldn't get that help if you were flying on UA.