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Sep 14, 2019 | 6:09 pm

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Originally Posted by jerry305

I think so...

Gift Cards and eGift cards are only redeemable at Air Canada in Canada and the U.S. toward the purchase of air travel offered by Air Canada and operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express carriers (i.e., Air Georgian, Sky Regional, Exploits Valley Air Services, and Jazz Aviation LP) and/or the purchase of ancillary services offered by Air Canada in conjunction with an Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada Rouge flight. Air travel and ancillary services offered by Air Canada are limited to air transportation costs, change fees, last-minute upgrades, additional checked baggage fees, pet-handling fees, unaccompanied minor fees, and applicable taxes or any other similar fee that applies to the purchase. Also redeemable for flight-inclusive vacation packages to Mexico and the Caribbean at Air Canada Vacations, excluding group reservations.

Gift Cards and eGift Cards cannot be used for payment of air travel wholly over the services of any other airline, or for the payment of a ticket which is part of a group booking. Gift Cards and eGift Cards are not redeemable toward the purchase of Air Canada Flight Passes, group travel, Air Canada Cargo products and services, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership fees, or for the purchase of third-party products/services such as duty-free, Air Canada Bistro (e.g., food and beverages), hotel bookings, car rentals and/or travel insurance.

https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ift-cards.html

The T & C at CIBC suggest otherwise:

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A $120 Air Canada eGift Card within 6-8 weeks of account opening by email or direct mail based on your Aeroplan loyalty account information. Your eGift Card will be ready to use right away. If you do not receive your eGift Card details within 6-8 weeks, please call Aeroplan at 1-800-361-5373. The Air Canada eGift Card can be redeemed on either the Canadian or U.S. edition of aircanada.com, via phone through Air Canada Reservations at 1-888-247-2262 (within Canada and the United States only), through a travel agent if the booking is made at aircanada.com/agents, and at aircanadavacations.com or through the Air Canada Vacations’ Reservations department at 1-866-529-2079. It cannot be used for Aeroplan or other reward travel tickets. eGift Cards cannot be redeemed at airport locations. By using the eGift Card, you are consenting to the Air Canada eGift Card terms and conditions. For complete Terms & Conditions of the Air Canada eGift Card, visit www.aircanada.com/giftcard. Your Air Canada eGift Card can be used more than once, and if the value of your purchase is less than $120, you will not forfeit the balance of your eGift Card. Once the eGift Card reaches a zero balance, it is deactivated and no further usage will be permitted. The stored value loaded on an eGift Card does not expire and your eGift Cards are fully transferable. You can check the balance of your eGift Card online at www.aircanada.com/giftcard or by calling 1-855-281-1761. eGift Cards are not refundable or redeemable for cash or cheque. Air Canada eGift Cards is a product owned by Air Canada and are subject to change at any time without notice. CIBC and its affiliates are not responsible for any changes associated with the Air Canada eGift Cards. CIBC, Aeroplan and Air Canada are not responsible for any stored value balance if the eGift Card is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. If you are having a problem with your eGift Card usage, please call the Air Canada Gift Card Service Centre at 1-855-281-1761 or email at [email protected].

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