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Jan 27, 2026 | 5:52 pm

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Originally Posted by lcohen999

Yes..ok, so really..Aside from the standard points and lounge access the old 'benefits' of VA are now moot with the new program

There is close to zero incentive to book on partner airlines that earned SQMs in the past and now only earn AP points for non *A partners on non 014 stock

There is very little incentive to earn 1 SQC per 5 AP points for *A flights that are not on 014 stock.

It is not always possible to book flights on 014 stock for legs with *A or qualifying non *A partners as part of multi city trips.

AC have told us how to behave starting on 1 January 2026. I assume that they have the data to support their decision and high confidence in their behavioural expectations.

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