Originally Posted by YXUFlyboy

I don't get it how folks can say the new priority rewards are an improvement. Priority Rewards as they've been described are a massive devaluation for SEs. Worldwide IKK in J for up to ten redemptions on AC metal at the old chart vs. maybe 5 redemptions at 50% off dynamic pricing? What's clear about Aeroplan now is it's not really about frequent fliers, but rather a generic credit card loyalty program rewarding high spend/revenue attached to an airline. For people like me, it's a huge improvement but I can't imagine the top-revenue SEs are excited over these changes at all. And we haven't even seen the 2021 Aeroplan Elite chart yet, who knows what else is getting cut?

I don't have to purchase any flight products (including flight passes) at all to earn status - I can get P25K from 100K point earn, plus with enough spend on a premium card and a few SQD offers, mid-tier status is attainable. Certainly not the cheapest way to earn status but the concept of "frequent flier" is long gone here. It's all pure revenue.