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Old Sep 1, 2016, 3:51 pm
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Originally Posted by CanRulez
I'm not familiar enough with the other FFP's out there to know this basic question, but why does LH and TG charge carrier surcharges on AP awards, but not on MP? Does the YQ actually go to LH or does AP keep this?

Having access to LH awards without the gouging would actually make me want to use my miles...
Neither. LH does not get the YQ, nor does Aeroplan keep it.
There maybe some internal billing between the 3 parties - but the YQ money trail ends in the hands of the ticketing carrier - that being Air Canada.
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