Originally Posted by Transpacificflyer

Until the COS issue is addressed in respect to Million Mile accrual, I am going with the lowest airfare. Hob-knobbing with the concierges and Air Canada's institutional quality catering isn't worth the higher airfare. Sometimes AC does have a competitive airfare, but then an experienced AC Frequent Flyer will remind me of an inconvenient reality, and cause me to reconsider booking with the airline.



I have been looking at booking YVR-SIN in February. The fare was competitive, but the connection time from either YUL or YYZ is approx. 90 minutes. The last two TPACs flights I had with connections of less than 3 hours in the winter, my bags did not make the connection. I did not purchase my flight with Air Canada today. Instead, I will look at alterative routings with other carriers.

Also, I have been promising myself that I will do cherry blossom season in Japan this year. Unfortunately, the AC airfares from eastern Canada to TYO are high compared to other carriers. Delta $6,000, West Jet or United & ANA - $7,200 and Air Canada - $9,000. I won't be flying with Air Canada for this activity.