Snow Goose,
I didn't quite understand your last statement
the Amex pass won't earn Aeroplan bonus miles or passes if you are currently signed up for either via your current Aeroplan status.
What do you mean? I don't currently have any passes...
I did consider the latitude pass, but I want confirmed J with no hassle. I know people have said that the upgrading rate is almost 100%. Is this true to San Diego and San Fran in people's opinion? These are the places I need to go most...