Mailing schedules for Cards/Certs
Nov 18, 10, 5:19 pm
#1
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Mailing schedules for Cards/Certs
Hello all,
I have a quick, probably daft, and certainly unimportant question (in the grand scheme of things anyway).
I got my early Elite status last month (Oct 26th), and duly chose my select package. Today I got a mail from AC, but it only contained 2 SWU certificates. I was kind-of expecting my E card, tags, etc. as well as the SSWU certs...
Is there a second mailing for these things?
Cheers
VM
I have a quick, probably daft, and certainly unimportant question (in the grand scheme of things anyway).
I got my early Elite status last month (Oct 26th), and duly chose my select package. Today I got a mail from AC, but it only contained 2 SWU certificates. I was kind-of expecting my E card, tags, etc. as well as the SSWU certs...
Is there a second mailing for these things?
Cheers
VM
Nov 18, 10, 6:55 pm
#3
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Good question. I'm not sure. I'm new to the program - well, from the top tier point of view anyway - and sure this could be the 20k threshold gift I guess. But I though they only gave those to E/SE? I'd only have been prestige at that point...
I hit 20k in September, seems a bit slow, even for Aeroplan.
VM
I hit 20k in September, seems a bit slow, even for Aeroplan.
VM
Nov 18, 10, 7:04 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Montreal and Dublin
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Originally Posted by VolcanoMan
Good question. I'm not sure. I'm new to the program - well, from the top tier point of view anyway - and sure this could be the 20k threshold gift I guess. But I though they only gave those to E/SE? I'd only have been prestige at that point...
I hit 20k in September, seems a bit slow, even for Aeroplan.
VM
I hit 20k in September, seems a bit slow, even for Aeroplan.
VM
Usually I think the elite package comes first though. I might call them to see when they mailed the two. But probably you'll get the elite package in a few days.
Nov 19, 10, 9:04 am
#7
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Originally Posted by Prestige
If you already had P status, this is why you got the 20K certs. Has nothing to do with your early E recognition. Did you start the year at P?
It would be good to get my *G card though, as I am doing YUL-CLE-IAH (CO) the week after next and YUL-LHR (AC) the week after that...
VM
Nov 19, 10, 9:31 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Hey VM,
I recently first-time qualified Elite and received two packages, the first had my card/tags then a few days later a second package arrived with some system-wide upgrades (they weren't special system-wide upgrades, just system-wide upgrades), hopefully your's are just in the post.
At the time I checked the Aeroplan web-site, it says when they post out the pack to you... click...
Your Account (top right of menu bar) -> Air Canada Top Tier
It should say when the pack was posted - note it did take nearly two weeks from the postage date to when I actually received the pack.
Hope this helps.
I recently first-time qualified Elite and received two packages, the first had my card/tags then a few days later a second package arrived with some system-wide upgrades (they weren't special system-wide upgrades, just system-wide upgrades), hopefully your's are just in the post.
At the time I checked the Aeroplan web-site, it says when they post out the pack to you... click...
Your Account (top right of menu bar) -> Air Canada Top Tier
It should say when the pack was posted - note it did take nearly two weeks from the postage date to when I actually received the pack.
Hope this helps.
Nov 19, 10, 9:51 am
#9
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That sounds right. Early qualification for 2010 ends Oct 15th. You reached 35,000 miles on Oct 26th, so you wait for 2011... Why did the computer let you select the package benefits is beyond my comprehension.
All you get is SWU certs for passing 20K threshold
Please review Page 130 of this document http://www1.aeroplan.com/static/pdf/...its_All_EN.pdf
Having said that..... I would wait and see over the next few days if they accidently send you the benefits package as well.... definitely icing to the cake!
All you get is SWU certs for passing 20K threshold
Please review Page 130 of this document http://www1.aeroplan.com/static/pdf/...its_All_EN.pdf
Having said that..... I would wait and see over the next few days if they accidently send you the benefits package as well.... definitely icing to the cake!
Last edited by global happy traveller; Nov 19, 10 at 9:57 am
Nov 19, 10, 10:39 am
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Originally Posted by global_happy_traveller
That sounds right. Early qualification for 2010 ends Oct 15th. You reached 35,000 miles on Oct 26th, so you wait for 2011... Why did the computer let you select the package benefits is beyond my comprehension.
All you get is SWU certs for passing 20K threshold
Please review Page 130 of this document http://www1.aeroplan.com/static/pdf/...its_All_EN.pdf
Having said that..... I would wait and see over the next few days if they accidently send you the benefits package as well.... definitely icing to the cake!
All you get is SWU certs for passing 20K threshold
Please review Page 130 of this document http://www1.aeroplan.com/static/pdf/...its_All_EN.pdf
Having said that..... I would wait and see over the next few days if they accidently send you the benefits package as well.... definitely icing to the cake!
Actually I hit 35k on October 21, to be totally precise, so maybe I am in this 'grace period' I read about... In any case I got the email from Aeroplan on 26th to choose my select privileges for 2010 (mailed on November 8th, to answer the question above). So it looks like I might have snook in... I guess this is a busy time of year for the printing presses!!!
Nov 19, 10, 10:59 am
#11
Join Date: Dec 2007
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The official deadline is Oct 15 but in past years AC has a grace period after that date that is included as well. It sounds like you made it. This is very nice since it means you get two full elite packages a few months apart.
You should print out a copy of the aeroplan site showing you're gold and call up AC for any existing bookings and have them remove and re-add your AP number.
That should mean that AC*G shows up on your boarding passes and the computer lets you pick bulkhead (but not exit aisle) seats for free. Usually AC*G on your boarding pass plus a printout of the aeroplan site is enough to get into most lounges even though the letter of the rule is that you need your card.
I would go ahead and use priority checkin regardless, they don't normally argue even if you have no reason to be there anyways.
You should print out a copy of the aeroplan site showing you're gold and call up AC for any existing bookings and have them remove and re-add your AP number.
That should mean that AC*G shows up on your boarding passes and the computer lets you pick bulkhead (but not exit aisle) seats for free. Usually AC*G on your boarding pass plus a printout of the aeroplan site is enough to get into most lounges even though the letter of the rule is that you need your card.
I would go ahead and use priority checkin regardless, they don't normally argue even if you have no reason to be there anyways.
Nov 19, 10, 2:04 pm
#12
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: SPG Plus, AC Elite
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Originally Posted by VolcanoMan
Hello all,
I have a quick, probably daft, and certainly unimportant question (in the grand scheme of things anyway).
I got my early Elite status last month (Oct 26th), and duly chose my select package. Today I got a mail from AC, but it only contained 2 SWU certificates. I was kind-of expecting my E card, tags, etc. as well as the SSWU certs...
Is there a second mailing for these things?
Cheers
VM
I have a quick, probably daft, and certainly unimportant question (in the grand scheme of things anyway).
I got my early Elite status last month (Oct 26th), and duly chose my select package. Today I got a mail from AC, but it only contained 2 SWU certificates. I was kind-of expecting my E card, tags, etc. as well as the SSWU certs...
Is there a second mailing for these things?
Cheers
VM
Nov 19, 10, 3:35 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: YEG
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Posts: 325
You can still access the lounges as *G as it will be reflected on your BP. If the dragons ask, just tell them to look you up in the MLLs or call if it's another SA lounge.
Nov 19, 10, 4:54 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
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I 'early qualified' for E this year, and I got my threshold certs for 20k before my benefit package (with card, luggage tags, etc.). That came about a week after. Check the letter that came with the certs, if it's threshold it would have said something about how 'you have now reached the next AC Top Tier threshold, I am pleased to enclose 2 SWUs for you...' etc.
