Originally Posted by bafsan

These changes are too overly complicated and there are far too many questions unanswered. My flying is based roughly 50% / AC 50% * Partners. The new guidance states that accrual will still be based on mileage flown for Star partners, which then convert into SQC at a rate of 1:1. However, does that still include a bonus for higher fare classes? In which case it takes away any incentive to book anything more than basic economy.

Similarly, the fact that a business class fare on AC accrues SQC at the same rate of 4 SQC to 1 CAD as an economy fare also takes away any incentive to book business if one is a relatively frequent traveller.

Also, living in Europe the fact that AC doesn’t actually tell you the conversion rate for CAD doesn’t help either. For my flying so far this year, what I’ve received in SQD doesn’t actually reflect the CAD value (lower) of what I paid. Although, having requalified for 50K I didn’t bother pursuing it. Furthermore, I’m not eligible for an Aeroplan credit card since I live in Europe and that takes away another way of accruing SQC.

Overall, I just find this new program far too complicated. I just want a program where if I fly X amount I get Y miles and after a certain time I get status. The current program could have been simpler, but was clear and transparent. As a result, after over 20 years of being 50K I’m not sure I’ll continue with AC after next year. I’m happy to fly the miles and do a reasonable amount of spending, but when it’s made overly complicated and less transparent, as is the case here, it may well be time to look elsewhere.