I have been an aeroplan member since day 1, and a SE for as long as I can remember. And requalified for another year even in the face of the new more demanding requirements.

I have flown on many airlines but I truly value my AC, despite of some rough patches over the past few years.

Today AC offers a very great product if your are in Business Class and I have to say that I get upgraded 95% of the time unless I am now buying those privileges.

Given my job I have little time to screw around for better fares unless it is for a personal vacation. Working for a major non-profit, I can rarely justify J class either, so I often pay the difference where it is a long haul.