Originally Posted by
CIBCVisa
Now that AC is screwing over so many with status and has ridiculously high point requirements for J class rewards, maybe some competition by trying alternatives wherever possible is the way to go. WJ is just becoming crap with non-reclining seats in the future and marginal business class. Meanwhile, AC just tries to screw everyone over when they get the chance. Remember how they tried to destroy any competition out of YTZ and then dropped the airport after City Express went away.
So how is Porter's FF program?
How is AC screwing so many with status? Yes, they are cutting the herd, but AC status requirements are still some of the lowest. I look at it differently than you. AC statues requirements were crazy low, with to many benefits. for the amount of flights/$$$ pax were spending with AC. It was really not workable for AC or any other company. Take a SE, spending between $20 to $25K per year and receiving around $25 to $30K per year in benefits. Any business owner knew Aeoplan couldn't keep running to the same statue quo. Would I like AE being keep the same, Yes. But is AE screwing pax, NO. The major benefit I see with the new AE is, the true FF,at all tiers will benefit with the lower status pax numbers.
Porter FF program is a total waste of time, for anyone not living in YYZ. They fly nowhere, except YYZ or a few YOW flights.