Originally Posted by
capedreamer
I haven't really been paying attention to the benefits side of the program changes and just realized that as a 75K member, I now start the year with 20 instead of 55 (20 core + 35 select) eUpgrade credits. I knew they significantly raised the qualification requirements, but I didn't realize they gutted the benefit side so much at the same time.

Exactly! All the discussion I saw last August onwards was about how to understand the new system. I believe that many Elite fliers have only just realized how the 2026 Benefits were gutted, and without any open communication from Air Canada. A poor way to “reward” loyalty. What about class action?