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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 7:45 pm
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Originally Posted by longtimeflyin
There is no verbiage in the details that mention having to charge YQ to the card. This was also confirmed by an adjuster.

Please see :
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"This definition is extended to include a Common Carrier ticket or accommodations obtained through the redemption of points
from the Card travel reward program."​​​​​​
Your interpretation is debatable given the other language in that document and the overall benefits guide. It also contradicts what two people I know who filed claims with CIBC went through last year. In both cases, they were told they were required to have paid the YQ on their Aeroplan tickets with the CIBC card and that fact was verified before the claim was processed.

So, did you actually file a successful claim? Or did you just speak to someone who may not have known the correct information?
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