Originally Posted by Tractor Boy
For SEs maybe, but not for all. I'm an AC Elite who frequently flies paid C/J. However with its ridiculous 2D seats per flight, Aeroplan makes it impossible for me to access the reward seats I want. As a result I've given up on AC as my carrier of choice when schedules allow. I think it needs to move somewhat more (but not all the way) toward the model of the US programs. IMHO having so-called status members who are unable to redeem miles for the seats they want does not seem like the correct balance.
I agree. What are the SE numbers? 6-8K out of what 6 million AP members. That is a great business model if only the top 0.1% get the true benefits. I can't see why real instant KK couldn't be offered to E's as well like it used to be(Double for D would be fine with me) . That would bump it up to just over 1% of total AP collectors. But really as an E I've given up on the AP mile collecting and hopes of redeeming them. I hope as
parnel has hinted at that once AP is spun off that AC will have a true FF program that rewards it's members who only get their miles by flying AC or * with the benefits like upgrades,lounge access,priority check in,priority baggage handling(actually forget that one
).