1) Easiest way to reach gold that I am aware of with only 35,000 flying miles.
2) Most frequent (and reliable) service back to Canada by far.
3) Still lots of Aeroplan miles to use up when family joins me to go visit Canada.
4) I use UAL (and soon US Airways) to travel around the U.S., but I never seem to reach their required 50,000*G requirement.
5) Free Globe and National Post provided on some flights.
6) One-way award options.
7) No Saturday night stay requirement for award travel.
8) Short-haul awards are only 15,000 points.
9) Change-Tables in in-flight bathrooms to change dirty diapers (no joke, many other full-service airlines do not have these!)
10) Excellent connections and no 50% flying-mile discount when transiting via YYZ to Europe or elsewhere.