Originally Posted by
haolaowai_org
I'm accumulating aeroplan points with the goal of a business class flight (or preferably two so I can go with someone) to China/HK. I'm slowly but surely getting there (900 aeroplan points from AC this year so far!)
But I hear about these crazy surcharges... so is a flight redemption really worth it? If I have enough AP points to redeem 2 business class flights, how much $ do I still need to pay? What're the strategies to lower that, and is it hard?
Thanks!
Jerry gave you a good summary of what it is... but to fully answer your questions, you might need a few seminars, or someone explaining for hours. Whether something will worth it totally depends on how you value the opportunity cost for getting the points and the actual trip. It may differ for other people
Try google and do some research on your own, there are also tons of helpful threads on this board as well. One of the search term I'm gonna recommend is "Reduce fuel surcharge on Aeroplan", you'll get lots of hits
Good luck