Originally Posted by BackSlash3

i convinced my parents to get this card for the AC benefits.

The benefits only only extend to the primary cardholder, so an additional cardholder travelling alone gets nothing.

The way zone 2 boarding works is that the benefit gets attached to the primary cardholder's Aeroplan account, so it only applies when crediting to Aeroplan. Also, it's supposed to apply to those travelling on the same PNR but application is hit and miss. I've never had a problem where they didn't just let the zone 4 boarding pass on with the zone 2 boarding group when handed over together.

As as far as I know, the Visa privilege cards are the only ones that give priority boarding on all flights. I don't believe that the Amex Aeroplan cards do. They only offer priority check-in.

For the lounge, it's primary cardholder only so you'd have to pay for a guest. It does include a priority pass membership with 6 visits a year in addition to the MLL access.

If priority boarding is important, then the CIBC and TD editions of this card are the only options for credit cards.

keep in mind that when you do check a bag, it doesn't include priority baggage, and only the primary cardholder gets a free bag 1x 23kg.

It it has its uses but don't think that it's equivalent to status. Also, the minimum income is unusually high. 200k household.