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Tbh, the premium cards offer even better perks than the 35K. 35K members can't access International MLL and don't get priority baggage. The premium cards are basically 50k status.
Only thing 35K members get on top of premium cardholders are eUpgrades and 2 checked bags (32kg each).
I'm strongly opposed to these wild benefits that credit card holders receive without even having to spend a dime with Air Canada directly.
Well instead of arguing, how about we compromise and call it buying 42K status? I think it really falls down to what you consider the relative value of what you do or don't get. I think the stuff over 35k is meh, you think it is important. I only fly international every couple of years, so I have no idea what the impact to International MLL has been. To me the biggest difference is as 50k I can show up with my family of 6 and my Mum as a guest to all invade the lounge which I think is the greatest concern of folks here. Can't do that just with a CC. Thank goodness.
I think the priority award vs. companion pass are kind of comparable, again depending on your situation.
In favor of status, the missing eUps are still pretty important to everyone here and I think devalue the argument CC truly buys status, but still, all in $800 for a couple that is a minor investment for the perks you get despite what some call as overpriced.